Business Chemistry, M.Sc. (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The berufsbegleitend master Wirtschaftschemie (M.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius combines business skills with chemical and technical knowledge for students aiming for leadership roles in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
The program is delivered through a virtual live study model on the online campus, with block weeks at the beginning and end of each semester and live online teaching sessions during the semester, designed to support study alongside work.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Integrates chemical and business knowledge to develop solution-focused thinking in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
- Covers study themes such as BWL and selling in a natural-science context, innovation and change management, and sustainable management.
- Builds management and strategic decision-making skills that you can apply while studying alongside your job.
- Introduces professional project leadership skills relevant to industry practice.
- Deepens learning with modules focused on strategic complexity management and project leadership.
- Strengthens your ability to assess, implement, and communicate strategic decisions in technical and economic contexts.
- Supports practice relevance through course content designed for the chemical and pharmaceutical sector.
- May include recognition of prior relevant work experience for the module Berufspraktischer Transfer (with at least one year of relevant professional experience), which can shorten the study path.
- Completes the part-time master and consolidates your competencies for leadership roles in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
- Builds toward the final academic requirement of the Master programme, focused on scientific work and application of your field expertise.
- Applies your integrated business-chemistry knowledge to develop effective, economically and technically successful solutions.
Curriculum
120 CP master's with compulsory core modules, elective pools, specialisation tracks, and a master's thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory core modules | Betriebswirtschaftliche Querschnittsfunktionen | 6 | 30 |
| Chemical Reaction Engineering for Business Chemistry | 6 | |||
| Introduction to the Chemistry of Brewing for Business Chemistry | 6 | |||
| Practical Research Course in the Science Pool | 6 | |||
| Physical Chemistry of Colloids and Interfaces | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory core modules | Circular Economy Systems and Recycling | 6 | 30 |
| Microanalysis and Material Analysis | 6 | |||
| Instrumental Analysis II | 6 | |||
| Seminar on Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry | 6 | |||
| Practical Course on Physical Chemistry Matter | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory core modules and elective pool | Process Intensification in Chemistry | 6 | 30 |
| Practical Course on Special Aspects of Technical Chemistry | 6 | |||
| Operational Cross-Sectional | 6 | |||
| Seminar for New Synthesis Methods for Business Chemistry | 6 | |||
| Physical Chemistry Matter | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Master Thesis | Master Thesis | 30 | 30 |
| Total | Compulsory core modules, elective pool modules, and Master Thesis | 120 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You position yourself for leadership and management responsibilities in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry by combining chemical-technical thinking with business and management competencies.
- You gain job-ready skills in innovation and change management, strategic decision assessment, and professional communication of strategy in complex technical contexts.
- You develop project leadership capabilities that match how companies run cross-functional projects in industry.
- You strengthen your ability to think industry-specifically and understand stakeholders and differentiators in the chemistry/pharma sector.
- Because the programme is designed for alongside-work study, you can directly connect learning to your current professional environment while you build advanced qualifications.
Employability rate
Graduates of programmes combining chemistry with business and management typically have strong employability in Germany, with an estimated employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15% due to ongoing hiring needs in chemical and pharmaceutical roles.
Together, these figures suggest a stable career outlook where employers value practical, management-ready skills alongside technical understanding.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (foreign qualifications considered) | Admission requires a completed Diplom or Bachelor of Science with 180 ECTS, typically in chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry engineering, process engineering, business chemistry, or food chemistry. The required degree should be completed outside Germany or be an equivalent foreign qualification recognized as comparable by the university. |
| Minimum academic grade and required knowledge components | The admission conditions include a minimum grade average of at least 2.5 (ECTS grade “C”), and applicants must also demonstrate minimum knowledge in English and business administration (BWL). For the continuing/advanced master variant, relevant professional experience may be required as stated by the university. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering | Direct match | Applicants should have a relevant chemistry/biochemistry degree background as described in the program’s admission requirements. |
| Business & Management | Conditional match | Applicants must demonstrate minimum knowledge in business administration (BWL) as part of admission. |
Language requirements
The program is taught in German. International applicants must provide proof of minimum English and business-related knowledge as part of admission, alongside the required degree qualifications.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 630 / per semester | Semester contribution is shown as a monthly cost model (630 euros per semester fee; displayed as 630,- € monthly on the programme page). |
| Application fee | EUR 250 / one time | Anmeldegebühr (application fee) is listed as 250,00 EUR. |
Proof of financial resources
For Germany, international students must show they can cover living costs during their studies. In addition to tuition/fees, plan for visa and residence-permit requirements, health insurance, and regular monthly living expenses.
- Proof of financial resources for Germany (commonly via a blocked account or equivalent official evidence, depending on the visa/residence process).
- You should also plan for the program’s tuition/fee payments and any required semester contributions as published by the university.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS supports participants from developing countries to study development-related postgraduate master programmes in Germany. Applicants must check the current EPOS call and whether the specific host course is included in the DAAD EPOS scholarship database for the relevant application round. |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application online
Apply using the university’s official online application flow. Upload the required documents (including your passport and academic records) within the application process steps. Because this master is available with a “whole year” application option, you can submit outside a single short window, but you should prepare early for document checks and any admissions process.
Undergo admissions review and checks
The university reviews whether your foreign qualification and study background meet the program’s admission conditions. If you are applying with the continuing/advanced route, the university may check additional conditions such as relevant professional experience. Make sure your English and business administration knowledge evidence aligns with what the admissions page requires.
Complete any required admission procedure
Where the university uses an admissions procedure (e.g., suitability verification), follow the instructions provided after your submission. Keep copies of all documents you uploaded, and respond promptly if the university requests clarifications. This step is important for international applicants educated outside Germany to avoid delays before enrollment.
Plan payment and enrollment timing
Once admitted, plan your tuition/fee payments according to the amount and billing model published for this program. As an international student, coordinate your study start planning with your visa and residence timeline for Germany. Ensure your documents for residence and insurance processes are ready in parallel with enrollment preparation.