FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

The following modules can be recognized as economics and mathematics: Fundamentals of Economics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, International Economics, Economic Policy, Fundamentals of Mathematics, Economic Mathematics, Algebra & Differential Calculus.

The following modules are not eligible: Investment & Finance, Cost and Performance Accounting, Controlling, Bookkeeping, Taxation, Data Analytics/Data Science, Qualitative Methods, Econometrics.

If your module titles are unclear, please upload the module description to the application portal.

If you only have 180 credit points from your bachelor's degree, you must successfully make up/prove the missing 30 credit points within 12 months of starting your master's degree (see information sheet).

You can have the missing 30 credit points recognized either by providing evidence of practical experience or by having additional study achievements recognized.

Practical periods such as internships or working student positions during or after your bachelor's degree as well as during your master's degree can be credited if certain conditions are met.

After successful enrollment, you must submit a request to the examination office. An examination/confirmation before enrollment is not possible.

The following modules can be recognized as economics and mathematics: Fundamentals of Economics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, International Economics, Economic Policy, Fundamentals of Mathematics, Economic Mathematics, Algebra & Differential Calculus.

The following modules are not eligible: Investment & Finance, Cost and Performance Accounting, Controlling, Bookkeeping, Taxation, Data Analytics/Data Science, Qualitative Methods, Econometrics.

If your module titles are unclear, please upload the module description to the application portal.

If you only have 180 credit points (ECTS) from your bachelor's degree, you must successfully make up/prove the missing 30 credit points within 12 months of starting your master's degree.

You can have the missing 30 credit points recognized either by providing evidence of practical experience or by having additional study achievements recognized.

Please see our information sheet.

Practical periods such as internships or working student positions during or after your bachelor's degree can be credited towards the missing 30 credit points if certain conditions are met.

After successful enrollment, you must submit a request to the examination office. An examination/confirmation before enrollment is not possible.

Please see our information sheet.

No, students of the Digital Technology Management specialization do not need German skills, as the course is entirely taught in English. However, we encourage international students to participate in the offered German language classes during their time at Munich University of Applied Sciences.

If you choose another specialization than Digital Technology Management: Foreign applicants who did not obtain their academic qualifications at a German-speaking educational institution need to provide proof of German language proficiency (at least level B2 according to CEFR).

Yes, foreign students with few or no German language skills have the opportunity to participate in intensive German language classes (free of cost) that will help them to acquire a solid level of German during their studies. For more information please take a look at the "Department of General and Interdisciplinary Studies”.

No, you do not have to prove them, but you need to have at least B2 level of English in order to follow lectures, write exams or hold presentations.

Uni-assist e.V. is an institution for the preliminary examination of international student applications. It checks foreign degrees and converts the final grade into the German grading system. Only after this check can it be assessed whether a foreign degree meets our requirements.

After selecting our "Betriebswirtschaft" (Business Administration) Master program on the uni-assist website, please submit the following documents there:

• Scan of your original bachelor degree certificate including Diploma Supplement (in case you have not yet received it, your Transcript of Records is sufficient)
• Scan of your Transcript of Records
• Certified translations of the above if certificates are issued in another language than German or English (see requirements for translations)
• Copy of your passport

Please apply to uni-assist with the required documents by March 31 at the latest, as the preliminary examination takes at least 6-8 weeks.

Uni-assist will send a preliminary documentation (VPD) to you, which (along with all other documents) you need to submit to Munich University of Applied Sciences by the application deadline (May 31).

No, you cannot use a VPD that was issued for another university. Please apply for a VPD for Hochschule München / Munich University of Applied Sciences. This is the only way we can access all the necessary background information.

The application for our Master program is possible between 2. – 31. May. Our program only starts once a year in the winter semester (on October 1st).

Applicants with non-German bachelor degrees have to apply until approx. 31st of March via uni-assist for a VPD and with this VPD they can apply via the HM application portal in May.

Your documents need to be submitted to HM via our application portal (you can switch the language to English in the top right corner).

In the list of master programs, select Business Administration. In the next step you can select the specialization, e.g. “Digital Technology Management”.

Please upload the following documents in our application portal:

• Bachelor degree certificate including Diploma Supplement (as well as a certified translation if it was not issued in German or English)
• Transcript of Records showing all modules, credits (including the 10 ECTS credits in economics / mathematics) and your average grade
• If the modules are not clearly recognisable as maths or economics by their title, please also upload your module description
• Preliminary documentation (VPD) issued for our university from uni-assist (if you have a bachelor's degree from outside Germany)
• a tabular, complete CV* (see template)
• If you choose another specialization than Digital Technology Management: Foreign applicants who did not obtain their academic qualifications at a German-speaking educational institution need to provide proof of German language proficiency (at least level B2 according to CEFR).

If you have a bachelor's degree from outside the EU, your GMAT result has to be sent directly to us from your testcenter.

*Requirements for the CV:

Your CV must be in tabular form, up to date and complete. It should be organised into sections covering your school education, previous studies, professional career and other periods. You are welcome to use our template for this – though this is not compulsory.

Please enter any gaps as ‘time off’ or ‘orientation phase’ – this will not put you at a disadvantage. It is important that there are no gaps so that we can check whether you have undertaken any prior studies (including courses you have dropped out of). This is relevant for your pension insurance periods.

Further notes:

You do not need to send a letter of motivation neither do you have to send any documents by post.

The decision for one of our six specialisations must already be indicated when applying for the Master's program. Each applicant can only choose one.

Yes, it is possible to repeat your application once, this means that you can apply twice.

Please check our calendar or the section "aptitude test" on the study program's website. The aptitude test usually takes place in late June or in July.

You will receive an invitation including the exact date and time one or two weeks in advance via email.

No, there is only one appointment.

The dates for the aptitude test are published well in advance - see the study program's website.

Admission without an successful aptitude test is not possible.

It depends on the study program. Some invite the selected candidates to our premises in Pasing. The study program Digital Technology Management usually holds the aptitude tests online via Zoom.

The aptitude test gives you the chance to get to know your potential lecturers and ask questions regarding the program. On the other hand, we would like to learn more about your motivation and qualification to enter this program.

Further details on the test procedure including a reading list with relevant literature will be provided in advance. Please check the section "Aptitude test" on the study program's website.

Please have another piece of academic work (e.g. a seminar paper) ready. If you did not have to write an academic paper, do not worry.

The notification of admission will be sent to you by e-mail: usually a few days after the aptitude test. You will receive the official letter of enrolment via PRIMUSS a few weeks after the aptitude test.

Please make sure that you will have access to your e-mail account during this period and also check your spam folder.

You will receive detailed information on this with the letters of admission (in Primuss). If you have any questions, please contact the enrolment office E-Mail

No, the application is free of cost. But applicants with non-German bachelor degrees have to pay a fee for uni-assist. Please check the details on their website.

There's also a fee for the GMAT, which you need to take if your degree is from outside the EU.

Yes, there is an (online) information event for each specialisation of our Master program. This usually takes place in March or April.

You can find the exact date under “Information event” on the study program's website.

No. The Master's in Business Administration is a full-time program with lectures at least 3 to 4 days a week, most of which take place in person. You will also need time to complete coursework/group work.

You can find the curriculum and lecture schedules on Hamster (formerly named NINE).

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