Wirtschaft & Management (M.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Essen, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Der Master-Studiengang Wirtschaft & Management (M.A.) vermittelt ein tiefes betriebswirtschaftliches Know-how und stärkt Ihr unternehmerisches Denken. Sie erhalten einen praxisnahen Überblick über zentrale Unternehmensbereiche und beschäftigen sich mit Themen wie Digitalisierung, Nachhaltigkeit und Wirtschaftspsychologie.
Das Studium schließt mit dem staatlich und international anerkannten Master of Arts (M.A.) der FOM Hochschule ab. Der Leistungsumfang beträgt 90 ECTS-Punkte und die Sprache des Studiums ist Deutsch.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build core business administration knowledge across central management areas.
- You focus on practical tools for analysis and decision-making used in companies.
- You work on topics connected to areas such as controlling, personnel/HR, marketing, and related management disciplines.
- You deepen your management expertise and integrate topics such as digital transformation and sustainability.
- You strengthen communication skills and critical thinking for higher-responsibility roles.
- You complete the remaining course work that prepares you for the final thesis.
- You complete your Master thesis as the final academic component of the programme.
- The thesis consolidates your business and management knowledge into an independent academic result.
Curriculum
90 ECTS master with an integrated thesis; the official per-module credit breakdown is not available in the university pages reachable from the official program page during this research run.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not published in the official materials found in this research run | |||
| Semesters 2–3 | Not published in the official materials found in this research run | |||
| Final thesis period | Not published in the official materials found in this research run | |||
| Total | Not published in the official materials found in this research run | 90 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You prepare for leadership and specialist roles in strategy, controlling, HR, marketing, sustainability, and management-relevant functions across industries.
- You gain practical, employer-relevant analytical and decision-making skills that help you take on responsibilities in business operations and management.
- You build strengths in digital transformation topics, so you can support modernisation and change in organisations as business and management professionals.
- You develop communication and critical-thinking skills that are important for managing complex problems and stakeholder discussions in organisations.
- You earn a state-recognised international Master qualification (M.A.) from FOM, supporting your long-term career progression in Germany and internationally.
Employability rate
FOM Wirtschaft & Management (M.A.) graduates are typically employed in Germany, with an estimated employability rate of about 85% and an estimated unemployment rate of about 15% for business and management master graduates based on steady demand for qualified professionals in management, controlling, HR, and marketing roles.
Overall, this outlook is generally stable because companies continuously need management capabilities, especially for areas linked to digital transformation, sustainability, and business decision-making.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Recognised bachelor’s degree equivalent (foreign qualifications) | International applicants must hold a first higher-education degree (for example a bachelor’s, diploma, Magister or Staatsexamen) from outside Germany that is recognised by FOM. |
| ECTS requirement and possible credit compensation | Your degree must include at least 210 ECTS, or at least 180 ECTS plus additional qualifications that can be used to compensate up to 30 ECTS. |
| Professional experience requirement (international applicants) | In both cases, you need at least one year of professional experience after completing your degree and you must be in current employment. |
Language requirements
The program is taught in German. International applicants are expected to have sufficient German language skills for studying in a German-taught master’s program; if you do not yet meet the requirement, contact FOM Studienberatung to discuss available options before you apply.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 10800 / total program | Total tuition fee: 10,800 EUR, payable in 24 monthly instalments of 450 EUR (according to programme fees). |
| Immatriculation fee | EUR 1590 / one time | One-time matriculation fee: 1,590 EUR, payable in 6 monthly instalments of 265 EUR within the first semester. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee: 500 EUR, due at the end of the studies (according to programme fees). |
Proof of financial resources
For international students, you must be able to finance your studies at FOM, including tuition fees and your living costs while in Germany. Prepare financial evidence for visa/residence purposes based on the German immigration process and any documents FOM requires during enrollment.
- Proof of ability to cover tuition fees and other study-related costs as required for enrollment
- Financial documentation for your stay in Germany (for example, evidence used in visa/residence processes)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 | March 01, 2027 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | This is a postgraduate Master programme, which can be eligible under the DAAD EPOS scheme for participants from development-related countries who meet the programme’s EPOS eligibility conditions. |
📝 How to Apply
Verify eligibility with your foreign qualifications
Check that your prior degree meets the ECTS requirement (at least 210 ECTS, or 180 ECTS plus compensations) and that you meet the professional experience and current employment requirement. If you are not sure how your previous study results and work experience will be considered, contact FOM Studienberatung early so you can clarify your case before you apply. Prepare the documents you will need to demonstrate your degree and study credit scope.
Submit your online application to FOM
Complete the online application for the program and submit it during the relevant enrollment process. Ensure your personal details and study-start information are correct before final submission. During the process you may be asked to upload or provide documentation required to assess your eligibility.
Prepare for admission review and possible recognition/credit decisions
After you submit your application, FOM evaluates whether your foreign qualifications meet the entry requirements. If you have prior study achievements, you can apply for recognition so modules may be credited toward your program. Keep your supporting documents ready, such as transcripts and module descriptions, in case the review requests additional information.