Advanced Management (MSc)
A degree programme also for non-economists
The degree programme provides students with the opportunity to deepen and supplement the knowledge they acquired during their undergraduate studies of economics. This programme is unique in that students from various disciplines, such as humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, engineering and natural sciences, come together to address shared management tasks. This approach enables students to develop the management skills that are so high in demand.
What are you interested in?
About the programme
Structure of the programme
1st semester
- Business Studies 1
- Business Studies 2
- Economics
- Business Analytics
2nd semester
- Business Studies 3
- Accounting and Taxation
- Finance and Controlling
- International Strategic Management
3rd semester
- Specialisation
- International Brand and Sales Management
- Strategy, Sustainability and Business Transformation
4th semester
- Specialisation
- Master’s Thesis
Special features
Specialisations and profiles
Degree specialisation allows you to choose one out of two available specialisations in order to customise your degree with a profile that suits your aspired career choice.
Specialisations:
International Brand and Sales Management
- Strategic brand management
- Strategic growth and sales management
- Strategic market research
- Conceptual seminar
Strategy, Sustainability and Business Transformation
- State of the Planet and Business Sustainability
- Advanced Strategy and Transformation
- Corporate Sustainability Performance
- Sustainable Business Design and Innovation
Career perspectives
The master’s degree programme in Advanced Management qualifies you for taking on management and leadership tasks, corporate responsibility or independent scientific research, e.g. in the context of a doctoral programme.
Contributions and fees
There are no tuition fees. A semester fee (administrative fees and solidarity fee) is charged per semester. Information on this can be found on the page "HNU - Fees and Re-registration (opens in a new window)".
Study documents
Curriculums
- Studienplan (ab Studienbeginn Wintersemester 2023/24)
(opens in a new window) - Curriculum (from the beginning of the WS 2019/20 until today) (DE)
(opens in a new window) - Curriculum (from the WS 2013/14 to the WS 2018/19) (DE)
(opens in a new window) - Curriculum (from WS 2008/09 to WS 2012/13) (DE)
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Module handbooks
- Old module handbooks (DE)
(opens in a new window) - Current module handbook (DE)
(opens in a new window)Modulhandbuch mit Veranstaltungsdetails und Sichtbarkeiten
Study and examination regulations
Requirements & Application
Admission requirements
- Completed university studies with at least 180 ECTS
- Grade 2,5 or better
- English language skills on level B2
- For international applicants: German language skills on level C1
(The language certificate must be submitted for enrollment.) - The programme is approval-free
Application periods
Winter semester: 02.05. – 31.08.
- for the winter semester it is possible to start in the 1st semester.
- if at least 2 modules from the 1st semester are creditable due to your previous studies, it is possible to bring forward the 3rd semester.
Summer semester: 15.11. – 15.02. extended to 23.02.2026
for the summer semester it is only possible to enter the 2nd semester.
For non-EU applicants:
Winter semester: 02.05. – 15.07.
Summer semester: 15.11. – 15.01.
Application
You can apply for the degree programme in our application portal within the application deadlines:
Application for the 2nd semester
You can apply for the 2nd semester in the HNU application portal (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) for the respective summer semester. Admission is granted if at least two modules from the 1st semester are recognised. You will receive information about the recognition process by email once your application has been reviewed by the Office of Studies.
If you are already enrolled at HNU, you can apply via the Campus Portal (opens in a new window) under “Studies offered” → “Study application”. Recognition requests can be submitted using your HNU account via PIM.
FAQ
How can I improve my bachelor grade? (Admission test: GTEBS)
It is optionally possible to take a voluntary entrance test (GTEBS) to improve the bachelor's degree grade.
In principle, the test can be taken as long as you wish before you start your studies or complete your bachelor's degree. It is valid for all future applications. At HNU, you will achieve the following with the test: If you belong to the best 60%, your Bachelor final grade will be improved by 0.3, if you belong to the best 50% by 0.5 and if you belong to the best 40% even by 0.7.
For more information about the test, visit the Institute's site:
Institute for Test and Talent Research (opens in a new window)
The registration for the test "GTEBS" is possible on the following page of the institute:
Registration for GTEBS (opens in a new window)
Voices on the degree programme
In the Master programme you first get in contact with the basics of business administration (1st and 2nd semester). So the programme Master of Advanced Management is suitable for newcomers in business administration as well as people with a business administration related bachelor´s degree. This fundamental knowledge is the basis for further specialist study in the 3rd and 4th semester.
Contact
Head of the degree programme & Subject advisor:
Prof. Dr. Barbara Dannenmann
