Business Administration: Management and Law - Master's Programme

In the course of the Master's programme with a standard period of study of four semesters, you will acquire a total of 120 ECTS credits. For each module, 6 ECTS credits are awarded, the Master's degree module is credited with 30 ECTS credits (Master's thesis 24 ECTS credits plus 6 ECTS credits from research colloquium).

Sustainability Management (NM)
The research-oriented specialization sustainability management focuses on the challenges and opportunities of corporate sustainability management. The question is how successful corporate action can be reconciled with ecological framework conditions such as climate change and at the same time be designed in a socially responsible manner.

Accounting, Finance, Taxation (AFT)
In this specialization, students acquire key competences in accounting, finance, and taxation. Depending on their individual preferences, they may choose to study elective courses focusing on auditing and taxation, or finance and banking, to prepare for a career in these or related fields.

Management (UF)
The management specialization teaches current management concepts from both a quantitative and a qualitative perspective as well as the structure of modern business management. This program is designed in particular for students who wish to become managers or start their own businesses.

Law of Business/Business Law (RdW)
There are close connections and clear interactions between law and business. The "Law of Business" specialization aims to broaden and deepen students' knowledge of both law and business. Students should develop the ability to solve problems at the interface of law and business. A prerequisite for this in-depth study is a basic knowledge of business administration and law. One example of this is the Oldenburg BA "Business Administration and Law“ (Betriebswirtschaftslehre mit juristischem Schwerpunkt). However, similar courses of study at other universities also enable students for this specialization.

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need an adequate knowledge of German.

German Language Proficiency
You can proof your German language proficiency with the following language certificates:

• DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2)
• TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas)

English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations

• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) on Level B2 or
• if applicants have a university degree in an English-language degree programme obtained in a country with English or German as the official language
• other evidence (e.g. high school diploma) is permitted, provided that it proves sufficient language qualification
• The following language tests are accepted: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English Language Assessment, UNIcert, TOEIC, TELC, language test of the Language Centre of the University of Oldenburg

Proof of language proficiency must not be older than 6 years at the time of application.

For other proof possiblities see: Language requirements

By linking together subject matter from the fields of economics and law, this Master's programme offers a dual qualification which affords excellent professional opportunities in a managerial capacity in small and medium-sized regional companies, in larger companies, associations, and both national and international organizations either in public service or in an autonomous capacity.
This degree programme imparts an in-depth knowledge of conceptual perspectives as well as analytical methodology relating to economics and law, opening up a wide range of career opportunities in the above-mentioned fields of activity, while also laying the foundations for further academic qualification.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from prior studies in Economics including Law units or Law including Economics units or in a closely related field

To prove economic and legal expertise, successful completion of the following course units is expected:

• at least 18 ECTS credits in Business Administration and
• at least 12 ECTS credits in Economics as well as
• at least 12 ECTS credits in Law.

Language skills

• English language proficiency at the level B2 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), see Foreign language skills
• If applicable proof of academic work or practical experience (e.g. placements, internships) and social activities (see admission regulations §4 (2))

For more details see Foreign language skills on this page.

This course of studies accepts a limited number of applicants, and application is only possible in the winter semester.

Detailed application deadlines for the winter semester 2024/2025:

• Applications with a German university entrance qualification or degree: by 15 July 2024
• Applications from the EU: by 15 July 2024 
• Applications from third countries (non-EU): by 15 June 2024

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