Business Administration

Generalist MSc in Business Administration with a general track and an English track, combining quantitative and empirical research-based training for leadership roles in business, academia, and the public sector.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

For the English track, accepted proof is either a university degree conducted exclusively in English or a certificate no more than three years old: TOEFL iBT at least 95, IELTS at least 7.0, Cambridge at least C1 Advanced, or UNIcert at least level III. For the general track, the official page states that applicants confirm sufficient English knowledge in the online application form.

German requirements

General track: Students must prove proficiency in German. Students wishing to complete German-language modules or specialisations need to apply for this track.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Hamburg Business School, an equivalent degree in business administration, economics, industrial engineering and management, business mathematics, or information systems with at least 24 ECTS in mathematics, statistics and/or microeconomics, or a closely related interdisciplinary degree with at least 24 ECTS in those quantitative subjects and at least 90 ECTS in traditional economics modules.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

Graduates are in high demand. In business, they find work quickly, earn above average starting salaries, and enjoy positions with a high level of responsibility. Others choose to further their academic career and go on to a doctoral degree.

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