University of Hamburg Hamburg
The MBA in Digital and Media Management is run by Universität Hamburg together with the Hamburg Media School. It prepares graduates of many subjects for specialist or leadership roles in digital and media companies, or in other fields that need digital and media skills, such as online marketing. The first year lays foundations in business, economics, law, controlling and marketing, and the particulars of digital media and products. In the second year you work on practical consulting projects with digital and media companies and start-ups, and choose a track: social media and online marketing, start-up and business development, or data and business analytics. You study in a fixed group of at most 25 people, with classes usually Monday to Thursday. The programme lasts two years, is taught in German and starts each October.
Specialization
Students can also choose a specialization track in the areas of -social media and online marketing, -startup and business development, or -data and business analytics.
Fields of study
What you need to apply for Digital and Media Management (MBA) at University of Hamburg
What to prepare for your application to Digital and Media Management (MBA)
Final documents of your first degree:
bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.
If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)
If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.
GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results
Tabular CV in German or English
informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency
German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.
Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)
Step-by-step guide to applying for Digital and Media Management (MBA) at University of Hamburg
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Application fee
Free
Tuition
1,500+ EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
343 EUR
per semester
Application fee
Free
per application
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Admission requirements
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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15,590 – 24,590 EUR
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25,000 EUR
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