Master of Arts in European Business Studies
After the completion of the Master's degree examination, the Università di Trento, Italy, the Université de Savoie, Annecy, France, the Universität Kassel, Germany, and the Universidad de León, Spain jointly award the degree.
In cooperation with
Università di Trento, Italy
Université de Savoie, Annecy, France
Universidad de León, Spain
Teaching language
English
Languages
Courses are held in English (100%).
Full-time / part-time
full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline
Non-EU applicants: March for the following winter semester
EU applicants: March (first round) / end May (second round) for the following winter semester
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
1,250 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees
Approx. 5,000 EUR for four semesters + the local administration fees
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Description/content
The European Master's in Business Studies is a Master's degree in Management officially integrated in the new European Bologna system of higher education. It is composed of four semesters in four different European countries representing a total of 120 ECTS. The European Master's in Business Studies is a post-graduate course which has been developed in order to offer European as well as non-European students a unique opportunity to learn how to do efficient business in Europe. Apart from studying fundamentals of management and sales & marketing on a European scale, students will learn "on site" the multicultural differences by studying in the four countries of the consortium and by working in groups of different nationalities. The courses are taught in English. Qualified faculty and managers from European companies are involved in the teaching of courses, seminars, and workshops. Students will also be given the opportunity of learning the language of the country where they spend their semester abroad.
Course organisation
The European Master's in Business Studies is a Master's degree composed of four semesters in four different European countries (Trento/Italy, Annecy/France, León/Spain, and Kassel/Germany).
First year
Semester one (winter): Trento
European and International Commercial Law
Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Management
Information System
International Accounting
International Strategic Management
Semester two (spring): Annecy
Statistics and Marketing Research
Module Principles of Marketing Research
Module Intensive Study Programme
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
European and Global Economics
European and Global Consumer Behaviour
Financial Markets and Corporate Finance
Second year
Semester three (winter): Kassel
Business Negotiation
Distribution Management and Pricing in the Internet Age
Research Methods and Thesis
Module Research Methods
Module Thesis
Semester four (spring): León
Sustainable and Responsible Management
Communication Challenges
Module Cross Cultural Obstacles
Module Company Project
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Three month Internship
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Certificates for specific modules are awarded
Yes
International elements
International guest lecturers
Language training provided
Training in intercultural skills
Courses are led with foreign partners
Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Integrated internships
Within the Master's programme, a three-month internship is obligatory. It has to be completed in a company/institution relevant to the EMBS programme. In problematic cases, the university will assist students in finding an appropriate internship.
Special promotion / funding of the programme
ERASMUS+
Other (e.g. state level)
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
1,250 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees
Approx. 5,000 EUR for four semesters + the local administration fees
Semester contribution
Mandatory registration fees allow students to use public transport free of charge and to eat at the university's refectories and cafeterias at reduced prices. The registration fee for the winter semester 2022/23 was approximately 340.94 EUR.
Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university
Regional funding and Erasmus+
Academic admission requirements
Applicants can only be admitted to the EMBS if they have passed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (at least amounting to six semesters and 180 ECTS) with at least an overall grade of 2.5 in Germany, 95 in Italy, 13 in France, 6.5 in Spain, or the equivalent in other countries.
Language requirements
Students should have very good English language skills, proven by a level B2 of CEFR, 560 paper-based, 225 computer-based, 87 Internet-based TOEFL, IELTS 6.5, or equivalent test results.
Application deadline
Non-EU applicants: March for the following winter semester
EU applicants: March (first round) / end May (second round) for the following winter semester
Students can apply for various part-time jobs or work as student assistants on campus. Please have a look at www.uni-kassel.de. Some departments also provide positions as tutors or working students.
Accommodation
International students enrolled at the University of Kassel can choose between staying at a student residence hall ("Wohnheim") or private accommodation. There are about 1,000 rooms available in the student residencies around the campus. Please have a look at https://www.studierendenwerk-kassel.de/en/wohnen/. Rent for a room varies between 200 and 350 EUR per month depending on the location and facilities. Students can choose single apartments with en-suite facilities or a shared flat with fellow students. Private furnished or unfurnished accommodation in Kassel is also available and can be found in the local paper, on flyers on campus, or on the Internet (e.g. social media).
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
Welcome event
Buddy programme
Tutors
Cultural and linguistic preparation
Visa matters
University of Kassel
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