West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau Zwickau
Business in a Digital World at West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) taught in English as further education, full time over three semesters or part time over six, worth 90 ECTS, with starts in the summer or the winter semester. Students take online courses. The programme combines traditional business administration with the strategies and challenges of digital transformation, and aims to prepare you for leadership roles in the global and digital economy as well as the local economy. Through theoretical and practical learning you get ready for international and local business opportunities and learn about sustainable responsibility for the development of the global economy. You also gain tools to represent a global organisation and to create and expand business in global markets. It suits graduates who want to lead in a digital, international business setting.
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What to prepare for your application to Business in a Digital World (MBA)
Required documents for an application:
CV
school leaving certificate in the original language
officially certified translation of the school leaving certificate (in German or English)
university certificates and transcript of records, if any
officially certified translations of university certificates and transcript of records (in German or English)
proof of sufficient German language skills (please take into consideration the requirements for individual degree programmes)
proof of sufficient language ability of other foreign languages, if required (please take into consideration the requirements for individual degree programmes)
letter of intent (only for Masters applications)
For some countries (PR China, Vietnam etc.):
proof of having passed the university entrance exam (in original language)
officially certified translation of proof of having passed the university entrance exam (in German or English)
For Applicants from India, PR China, Mongolia and Vietnam:
Original certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre/Akademische Prüfstelle
Please note: APS confirmation of course participation is not sufficient.
Note: All documents that are not in either German or English need to be submitted with an officially certified translation (German or English)
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Tuition
1,500+ EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
290.58 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
100%
1 accepted out of 1 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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How to apply
first professionally qualifying university degree from a scientific degree (completed university degree
210
qualified practical work experience as a rule
not less than a year
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Bachelor’s degree (from a university, college of education, university of applied sciences, or accredited degree course of a university of cooperative education equivalent to a university degree) with Minimum 210 ECTS/eligible diploma
Minimum one-year practical work experience
Language requirements: minimum B2 in English, preferably C1; minimum B2 in German, preferably C1. Students who are not native speakers will be requested to participate in an aptitude test, alongside providing proof of language levels.
if necessary, successful participation in an admission interview
entry requirements
y first professionally qualifying university degree from a scientific degree (completed university degree
a university, teacher training college, technical college
or an accredited degree program equivalent to a university
a vocational academy) (Bachelor with at least 210 ECTS/diploma)
y qualified practical work experience as a rule
not less than a year
y Language skills in spoken and written English
Level B2 European Framework of Reference for Business English
Level “LCCI Level III/IV Examination” (London Camber of
Commerce and Industry) and/or BEC Higher (Business
English Certificate Higher/Cambridge ESOL)
y Language skills in German at level B2 European
Frame of reference
y In cases of doubt, the examination board decides on the
Basis of the submitted document
Until 31.8. the year in which you wish to start your studies
Applications are also open after the application deadline
Degree programs with free capacity are possible.
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WESTSÄCHSISCHE HOCHSCHULE ZWICKAU
Kornmarkt 1, 08056 Zwickau
www.fh-zwickau.de
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Estimated year-1 total cost
15,486 – 24,486 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
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Tuition fees: 1800 EUR + semester fees
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