• English

The language of instruction and assessment is English (except for some courses in taxation).

• full-time

The lecture period in the winter semester usually begins in mid-October and ends in mid-February. The lecture period in the summer semester begins in mid-April and ends in mid-July.

There are two examination periods per semester:

Summer semester
First examination period: mid-/late July to early/mid-August
Second examination period: beginning of October to mid-October

Winter semester
First examination period: mid-/late February to early/mid-March
Second examination period: beginning of April to mid-April

31 May of every year for the following winter semester

The Master of Science in Business Administration programme aims to provide students with necessary business management knowledge and skills to work successfully in an international and constantly changing economic environment. 

The faculty places great value on ensuring that the offered programmes can be completed within the standard period of study and regularly evaluates the courses.

We strongly believe that the following skills are essential to this:

• General knowledge: If you are interested in pursuing a Master's degree, you are faced with the decision to either specialise in one area or cover a broad range of topics. Business requirements are subject to constant development. For that reason, we believe that being overly specialised in an ever-changing environment is not advisable. That is why we offer a general Master's programme in business administration similar to those offered at the majority of internationally renowned universities.

• Special knowledge: That said, in-depth knowledge is indispensable. With that in mind, you can specialise in the subject areas offered as part of your degree programme.

• Research skills: In recent years, business administration has evolved into a discipline driven by analytics and empirical research. As a result, for students ready to shape the future of business and research, a firm grounding in quantitative methods is an indispensable asset. Only those who are able to understand and evaluate scientific results will be able to put them to a profitable use. That's why the research-focused teaching approach does not only correspond to the Humboldtian ideal. It is also an essential tool for your future success in an often radically changing environment.

• Internationality: The Humboldtian model of higher education is an international ideal, business is an international affair, and Berlin is an international metropolis. We have a large number of international students. Humboldt-Universität maintains relationships with partner universities the world over, while both promoting and eagerly anticipating international student exchanges. All courses are offered in English.

• Social skills: Professional skills will only lead to success if they go hand in hand with social skills. Social behaviour cannot be learned from books; it is something that is practised in daily interaction. That's why we at Humboldt-Universität teach students using seminars and smaller groups. The aim is for the students to see themselves as a group of like-minded individuals who are working together to achieve academic success.

• Self-initiative: Freedom of research and teaching also means freedom for students to choose their fields of study. In this respect, our Master's degree programme offers students a great deal of flexibility. However, this freedom requires a proactive approach. As such, we expect and encourage this in all aspects of academic life and look forward to working with you.