Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Standard period of study: 4 semesters (2 years)
ECTS credits: at least 120
Language of instruction: German and English
Language requirements: German (click here for further information)
A good level of proficiency in English is recommended; no proof of language proficiency is required.
Program start: Fall semester (September)
Academic calendar
School: Business School
Semester fee: €194.30 (further information)
Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: €1,500
Tuition fees for a second degree: €650
Read more about the master’s program in Economic and Business Education (only available in German)
Brochure on the master’s program in Economic and Business Education (only available in German)
In the master's program in Economic and Business Education, students develop the skills acquired during the bachelor’s program.
A clear emphasis is placed on instructional (teaching-related) concepts, which are intended to equip students with subject-specific knowledge of the field. The goal is for master’s students to understand the relationship between empirical instructional research, instructional theories, and the tasks that come with teaching in a practical setting. At the same time, they enhance their skills in analyzing and designing business-educational learning environments.
The program not only includes modules in Economic and Business Education, but also in Business Administration and Economics and in Business Informatics. An additional elective course enables you to acquire advanced knowledge of another subject (e.g., German Studies, Biology, Political Science, Sports; some of these courses are offered in collaboration with Heidelberg University). The broad range of courses offered in the Mannheim Master in Management program is also open to you.
As a student of this master’s program, you have ample opportunity to tailor the curriculum to your personal interests by taking optional courses or choosing to focus on a certain area. You can, for example, specialize in human resources, management, marketing, controlling, taxation, (international) finance, business informatics (digitalization), or logistics.
Apart from attending university courses, students will also regularly intern at schools to gain practical experience.
With a master’s degree in Economic and Business Education, graduates are qualified to teach at vocational schools (after completing preparatory service, i.e. their Referendariat) or to work in other settings not related to school education. The program is research-oriented, as well.
Economic and Social Sciences at the University of Mannheim repeatedly do well in rankings (take a look for yourself here). The master's program in Economic and Business Education is taught at the Business School, which has been accredited by three international accreditation agencies: AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AMBA (Association of MBAs).
Studying Economic and Business Education means having a variety of options: You will acquire sound basic knowledge of different areas related to business administration and economics, business informatics, and business and economic law. By completing several internships at a company or a school, which are an integral part of your studies, you can put everything you learn on the program into practice. You can also choose from an extensive range of elective courses in subjects such as English Studies or Political Science. In addition, two possible career paths lie ahead of you: you can either work as a teacher at a vocational school or go into the private sector.
As one of the largest locations for Economic and Business Education in Germany, our professors make important contributions to research and thereby help to keep it always up-to-date. They share their findings with you in classes and individual coaching sessions. The Department of Economic and Business Education at the University of Mannheim is one of the largest departments in this field in Germany. This means that you can benefit from a broad range of research activities and state-of-the-art results, which are also reflected in our teaching.
With a master’s degree in Economic and Business Education, graduates can work at a school. This is, however, not the only option open to them.
Upon subsequent completion of their Referendariat, graduates can move into the school sector and teach at any type of vocational school with a commercial focus in Germany (including Berufsschule, Berufsfachschule, Berufliches Gymnasium).
If they opt for a career outside the school sector, they can, for example, teach at a company or work in education management. They can also go in educational counseling, human resources management or development, and business development.
Students of Economic and Business Education later have excellent career prospects regardless of the path they decide to take: At vocational schools, teachers are always highly sought-after. Outside the school sector, their broad array of skills acquired during the program qualifies them for many different positions.
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Module catalog
The module catalog (see sub-item “Program structure / content”), which is only available in German, gives you an overview of the courses and their content.
Studying abroad
The International Office and the Business School can advise you on planning a semester abroad. The ideal point in time to spend a period of study abroad is the third or fourth semester. However, going abroad is not mandatory and may extend your studies.
Internships
Students of the master's program in Economic and Business Education complete two internships at a vocational school with a commercial focus in Baden-Württemberg. The internships last for four weeks respectively, and throughout their duration students are supported by the Institute for Didactics and Teacher Training (Vocational Schools) Karlsruhe. Usually, the internships take place between the first and second semester as well as between the third and fourth semester.
Graduates who intend to continue with their Referendariat after completing the program are required to have gained at least 52 weeks of practical experience in different settings. One way of proving this is by completing a number of internships. Please go to the online platform for teachers in Baden-Württemberg, LOBW, for more information. Both mandatory internships completed during the bachelor’s program in Economic and Business Education and relevant voluntary internships are recognized. If you want to do any additional internships, you can do so during the semester break or take an academic leave of absence for a semester. For questions relating to planning an internship, please contact the academic advising team.
Graduates of the master’s program in Economic and Business Education who would like to pursue a doctoral degree have two options:
General information on doctoral studies at the University of Mannheim
Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Education or another bachelor’s degree in business administration and/
Language requirements
This program requires proof of proficiency in German on C1 level. For more information, please click here.
Conditional admission if you have not yet received your bachelor’s degree certificate
If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s program by the application deadline, you may still be admitted to the master’s program as long as you provide proof that you have obtained at least 135 ECTS credits. In this case, your admission to the program is subject to receipt of your degree certificate by the first exam registration period (usually mid-October) in the master's program (refer to selection statutes).
Selection statutes
Under “Admission requirements and selection” we have compiled the most important selection criteria of the program for you. For more detailed explanations of the selection process and the legally binding requirements of the degree program, please refer to the selection statutes.
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