Business Engineering

An English-taught master's programme at the interface of technology and business that develops interdisciplinary problem-solving, management, and research competences. It combines engineering and economics with application-oriented research projects and close company cooperation.

Academic requirements

Admission possible with another German or foreign higher education degree considered equal

Minimum GPA

Grade of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale.

English requirements

English language proficiency at level B2.

German requirements

German language skills at level A2 required, to be proven within 12 months after start of programme.

Accepted bachelor fields

A bachelor's degree or German Diplom degree in industrial engineering, engineering, business, or logistics, or another German or foreign higher education degree considered equivalent. The official admissions page additionally requires at least 20 ECTS in technology and at least 20 ECTS in business-related subjects.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None; application fee of 50 EUR per application for applicants from non-EU countries.

Semester contribution

117.70 EUR semester contribution at Schweinfurt campus from summer semester 2026 onward (70.00 EUR student services fee + 47.70 EUR semester ticket).

ECTS credits

90

Funding info

Tuition: None; application fee of 50 EUR per application for applicants from non-EU countries. Semester contribution: 117.70 EUR semester contribution at Schweinfurt campus from summer semester 2026 onward (70.00 EUR student services fee + 47.70 EUR semester ticket).

Qualified for specialist and management positions in industrial companies, qualification for higher service of public institutions, opportunity for doctoral studies. Business engineers develop and implement solutions, comprehend challenges, assemble and lead interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.

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