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What you need to apply for International Management & Sustainability at University of Applied Sciences Amberg-Weiden(OTH)
In addition, sufficient knowledge of the English language must be proven by means of a language certificate corresponding to level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. One of the following English language tests with the specified minimum score is sufficient: TOEFL IBT - 80 / IELTS Cambridge - 6 / TOEIC - 780. Proof is not required if the university entrance qualification or university degree was obtained in English.
Proof of German language skillslevel A2 must be available at the beginning of the course, ie by the time of final enrolment. Of course, this is not necessary if the previous degree or higher education entrance qualification was completed in German. Accepted proofs are: Goethe certificate, telc, ÖSD certificate. During the master's degree, the German language skills are to be extended to level B1 (e.g. through German courses, internships or self-study).
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This course has a subject-based essay, not an SOP. The student has to write it. Please update the database accordingly. Please don't assign SOP modifications for this course.
Essay length: Minimum 1000 words and maximum 1500 words
The International Management & Sustainability master's program requires you to pass an aptitude test in the form of a written essay, which you should upload to the application portal with your other application documents. We explain the specific task below:
Write an essay on the topic below in the field of international management and sustainability
Essay language: English
Essay length: Minimum 1000 words and maximum 1500 words
Submit your essay electronically via the PRIMUSS application portal within the application period .
All external sources and aids used must be cited
An additional confirmation should prove that the essay was written by you personally
Essay topic:
Why is the topic of International Management & Sustainability of importance to you? Please share a personal experience or an issue that bothers you related to questions of international management and/or to questions of sustainability and how you deal/dealt with it. If suitable, use concepts/theoretical models from the respective fields.
The criteria of the essay are the content and the formal quality of the argumentation in relation to structures of scientific analysis and linguistic expression.
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Please note: Statements about eligibility cannot be given in advance! You have to go through the application process to have your documents reviewed ([online admissions portal](https://www3.primuss.de/cgi-bin/bew_anmeldung_v2/index.pl)). For a smooth process, international applicants should apply 6-8 weeks before the end of the application period if possible.
The Master's program in International Management & Sustainability is aimed at prospective students who have completed their Bachelor's or Diploma studies in a course of study considered relevant. Relevant courses of study are, in addition to business administration-oriented courses of study, in particular interdisciplinary courses of study with elements from social or cultural science courses of study (e.g. International Business, Applied Business Psychology, Digital Business, International Technology Management) as well as, technology-oriented courses with management content (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Media Informatics). However, study programs with an overwhelming focus on engineering subjects are not considered relevant. The university degree must have been completed with an overall examination performance of "good" or better (minimum of a 2.5 grade average, German grading system; for information on the German grading system, please refer to (Link under construction)). The entry and admission requirements for the Master's program as well as information on the aptitude test can be found in the [study and examination regulations for the program](https://www.oth-aw.de/files/oth-aw/Studiengaenge/Master/I...).
In addition, a sufficient knowledge of the English language must be proven by a language certificate corresponding to level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. One of the following English language tests with the specified minimum score is sufficient: TOEFL IBT - 80 / IELTS Cambridge - 6 / TOEIC - 780. Proof is not required if the university entrance qualification or university degree was obtained in English. Proof ofGerman language skills at level A2 must be submitted before you begin your studies, i.e. latest at the time of your official enrolment. This is obviously not required if your previous studies or university entrance qualification were completed in German. Accepted certificates are: Goethe-certificate, telc, ÖSD-certificate. During the master's program, German language skills must be expanded to level B1 (e.g. through German courses, internships or self-study).
As stated above, the Master's program International Management & Sustainability requires the passing of an aptitude test in the form of a written essay. Here are details about your task:
Essay topic:
Why is the topic of International Management & Sustainability of importance to you? Please share a personal experience or an issue that bothers you related to questions of international management and/or to questions of sustainability and how you deal/dealt with it. If suitable, use concepts/theoretical models from the respective fields.
The evaluation criteria of the essay are equally the quality of the content and the formal quality of the argumentation related to the structures of scientific analysis and linguistic expression.
Upload the essay and your other application documents before January 15 (application for the summer semester), or July 15 (winter semester) in the [application portal of the OTH Amberg-Weiden](https://www3.primuss.de/cgi-bin/bew_anmeldung_v2/index.pl). A positive or negative decision on admission will be made after reviewing your application documents. Please refrain from contacting the university to ask about the status quo of your application.
What to prepare for your application to International Management & Sustainability
University entrance qualification in the original language or the certificate of the assessment test of the preparatory college
VPD from uni-assist
Degree certificate (e.g. bachelor’s certificate), if applicable
Grades from previous studies, if applicable
CV
Proof of language proficiency (German B2, English B2 and German A2 for English-language courses
Certificate of professional experience, if applicable
Pre-study internship certificate, if required
Copy of your identity card
Passport photo for student ID
This course has a subject-based essay, not an SOP. The student has to write it. Please update the database accordingly. Please don't assign SOP modifications for this course.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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If you have obtained a bachelor's degree from a German university, you can apply directly to us via the application portal. Applicants who have obtained a degree abroad must apply to study with us via uni-assist . uni-assist will check for us whether your qualifications are sufficient for admission to the master's program and will issue you with a verification document (VPD). This test document is required for approval. Please apply at the same time via our application portal and upload the VPD there together with your other documents. The decision on admission is made by the examination board.
aptitude assessment procedure
If all basic requirements are met, an aptitude assessment procedure takes place. For this purpose, an assessment of specific suitability in the field of energy technology is carried out, to be verified by:
Scientific work/project work as part of your bachelor's degree in the subjects of energy technology, energy efficiency and energy management and
Practical experience in the field of energy technology or areas related to energy technology
Please submit relevant documents/evidence with your application, e.g. B. Your thesis, project work, records of laboratory work or internships, references.
These specific aptitudes are evaluated by a selection committee at the university. Together with the final grade of the bachelor's degree, an overall grade is determined. If this is 2.5 or better, the applicant is admitted and receives a corresponding notification.
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