Master in MSc in Business Administration

Located in Hamburg, Germany, the University of Hamburg is a research institution that offers a unique experience for international students. You'll find a diverse and international community, with 5689 international students among the total 44185 students. The university's openness, tolerance, and international cooperation make it an attractive choice for students looking for a global perspective.

The University of Hamburg has a strong focus on research, with a particular emphasis on basic and applied research projects. Although the university offers only one program, its various departments and research areas provide opportunities for in-depth study. Specifically, the university has a climate and geosciences precinct, a medical training campus, and institutes for physics, plant science, and microbiology, among others.

As a student, you'll have access to the university's multiple campuses across the Hamburg metropolitan area, including the central Von-Melle-Park campus and the Eppendorf campus. The city of Hamburg itself offers a unique experience, with its harbor and cultural attractions. You'll be able to take advantage of the city's international atmosphere and the university's connections to local industries and research institutions, making it an ideal location for students looking to combine academic and practical experience.

The MSc in Business Administration at the University of Hamburg is a four-semester general management programme starting in the winter semester. Its orientation is quantitative and empirical, and it offers students considerable flexibility to build a profile through their choice of specialisations, elective courses, and thesis topic. The structure spans methods courses, two specialisations, elective courses, and a master's thesis. Methods, specialisations, and electives are completed across the first three semesters, with the thesis in the final semester. English-track students select two specialisations from Business Analytics, Finance Banking and Insurance, Marketing, and Operations and Supply Chain Management. Three further specialisations in Auditing and Taxation, Health Care Management, and Management and Corporate Governance require German-language proficiency. Students can also apply to a double-degree programme with the University of Kyoto, which extends to six semesters and awards degrees from both universities. The programme is based at the University of Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany.