Global Business Management (M.Sc.)
Study content:
This degree programme deepens existing business skills in an international context. Students receive even more specific offers for career orientation and the development of soft skills, for example by carrying out a project in research or consulting. Teaching takes place in close coordination with our international partners. This makes it possible to seamlessly continue studies in the direction of the specialisations Sustainability or Innovation & Entrepreneurship, even during the obligatory semester abroad. The Master's thesis can be written in Augsburg, at a foreign university or in a company.
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The GBM Master is just right for you if you...
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- have a sound knowledge of business and economics from your Bachelor's degree and would now like to expand your knowledge within the scope of one of the specialisations.
- are enthusiastic about the challenges of international contexts.
- are attracted by integrated studies abroad at one of our more than 188 partner universities.
- are interested in solving complex problems within the framework of concrete projects and would like to prepare themselves for international management tasks.
- understand leadership as a responsibility.
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Career prospects:
- startup
- nonprofit management
- industrial management
- sustainability
- finance
- Digitalisation and AI
- and so much more!
Special features
The Master's degree programme is offered in English. The programme can be completed entirely with English-language modules. In addition, courses and examinations for the modules of the programme are also conducted in German.
Various opportunities for integrated studies abroad (e.g. at the Indiana University Bloomington, USA, or the University of Bergamo, Italy). Gain in-depth knowledge of global economic contexts and international management. Deepen intercultural competences through cooperation with students and researchers from other countries in the context of project and research activities. High practical relevance through intensive project studies and a clear specialisation in the degree programme. Exchange with managers via the alumni network of the GBM Association.
Application Documents
- Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree in the field of business and economic studies
including a Transcript of Records
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?Students of the University of Augsburg please apply for the certificate at an early stage via e-mail ssc@zv.uni-augsburg.de at the Student Service Centre.
?Applicants who have not yet obtained a degree as specified in No. 1 can only be admitted (conditionally) if they can proof that they have earned at least 140 credit points from a degree programme as specified in No. 1.
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Proof of English language skills at level C1 (CEFR)
These language skills are considered proven if a higher education entrance qualification with the corresponding level can be presented. They are also considered proven if, as part of the degree referred to in No. 1, examination performances worth at least 20 credit points or more have been successfully completed in English. Otherwise, proof can be provided by successfully completing a relevant test such as TOEFL iBT (at least 95 points), or IELTS (overall result of at least 6.5 points), Cambridge English Language Assessment (C! Advanced) or telc English (C1), UNIcert? III English.
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Module descriptions (or similar) of acquired skills (successfully completed modules) in the following areas:
?- Fundamental technical skills relating to issues and solution concepts in the business management sub-areas of international management, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability, corporate management and marketing, information systems, production and logistics, investment, financing and accounting;
- Basic understanding of selected economic issues in the areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics or economic policy;
- Basic skills in the mathematical methods of economics, such as linear algebra, differential calculus of one and several variables, linear optimisation;
- Understanding of the most important terms and concepts of descriptive statistics and application of selected methods of inductive statistics.
?Proof of extracurricular academic achievements, examination results or periods of study that demonstrate these fundamental subject-specific skills may also be submitted.
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Optional: Proof of GMAT test (Graduate Management Admission Test)
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Optional: Proof of a semester abroad completed during your studies.
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Optional:?Curriculum vitae
- Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree in the field of business and economic studies
including a Transcript of records
[if the originals are not written in German or English: Submission of a certified copy or a certified translation by a translator sworn in Germany]
? - APS certificate: For applicants from China, India and Vietnam
? - Transcript of Records (if the Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree is not yet available) stating the average grade achieved to date
Applicants who have not yet obtained a degree as specified in No. 1 can only be admitted (conditionally) if they can proof that they have earned at least 140 credit points from a degree programme as specified in No. 1.
? - Proof of English language skills at level C1 (CEFR)
These language skills are considered proven if a higher education entrance qualification or first university degree has been obtained from an English-speaking educational institution, or if a higher education entrance qualification with the corresponding level can be presented. They are also considered to be proven if, as part of the degree referred to in No. 1, examination performances worth at least 20 credit points or more have been successfully completed in English. Otherwise, proof can be provided by successfully completing a relevant test such as TOEFL iBT (at least 95 points), or IELTS (overall result of at least 6.5 points), Cambridge English Language Assessment (C! Advanced) or telc English (C1), UNIcert? III English.
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Module descriptions (or similar) of acquired skills (successfully completed modules) in the following areas:
?- Fundamental technical skills relating to issues and solution concepts in the business management sub-areas of international management, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability, corporate management and marketing, information systems, production and logistics, investment, financing and accounting;
- Basic understanding of selected economic issues in the areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics or economic policy;
- Basic skills in the mathematical methods of economics, such as linear algebra, differential calculus of one and several variables, linear optimisation;
- Understanding of the most important terms and concepts of descriptive statistics and application of selected methods of inductive statistics.
?Proof of extracurricular academic achievements, examination results or periods of study that demonstrate these fundamental subject-specific skills may also be submitted.
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Proof of GMAT test (Graduate Management Admission Test)
?Mandatory for applicants who have completed their studies in accordance with No. 1 in China, Bangladesh, India, Egypt and Pakistan. Proof of a GMAT test with at least 640 points or a 65% "Percentile ranking" is required.
?Optional for applicants who did not complete their studies in accordance with No. 1 in China, Bangladesh, India, Egypt and Pakistan.
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Optional: Proof of a semester abroad completed during your studies.
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Optional:?Curriculum vitae
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More information on application with international bachelor's degree certificates.
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The application documents must be submitted as an upload with the?online application.
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