Study Master in Business Education and Management Training

Table of contents

1. 1. Program Content
   2. Quick Facts (Overview)
   3. Program Structure
   4. Study Abroad
   5. Career Prospects
   6. Why TU Dresden?
      1. ​What Students Say
   7. Contact and Advising
      1. Academic Advising
      2. Program Coordination
   8. More Insights & Stories on Social Media

Program Content

The Master’s program in Business Education and Management Training takes an interdisciplinary approach to the question of how economic concepts can be taught to different target groups. The program is structured so that you can deepen your knowledge in your own areas of interest by specializing in specific fields of Business Administration and Economics and other disciplines. This also means you have the choice between the “Corporate Training and Personnel Development” track (Track I), which focuses on in-depth studies in Business Administration and Economics , and the “Vocational Teaching in Economics and Administration” track (Track II) , which prepares you for a career in teaching .

Quick Facts (Overview)

Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Standard Duration of Study	Full-time: 4 semesters, Part-time (only for Specialization I): up to 8 semesters
Language of Instruction	German (some required-elective modules are taught in English)
Start of Studies	Winter semester & summer semester with an aptitude assessment
Application period	Winter semester: June 1 – August 15 Summer semester: December 1 – February 15 via the application portal
Costs per semester	Semester tuition, as well as second-degree and long-term study fees, if applicable

Program Structure

A major focus of the program is, of course, Business Education and Management Training, which you will study at an advanced level. In addition, the Master’s in Business Education and Management Training offers ample opportunities to tailor your studies to your individual interests. In the required-elective area of Business Administration and Economics, you can freely combine business and economics modules in both tracks and incorporate them into the following economic profiles :

• Accounting and Finance,
• Learning and Human Resources Management,
• Management and Marketing,
• Operations and Logistics Management,
• Public and International Economics , and
• Sustainability Management and Energy Economics

Another area of focus is the general education track within the Vocational Teacher Education program in Business and Administration (Track II). To pursue a career as a teacher at vocational schools, you can choose from the following seven subjects:

• German,
• English,
• Ethics/Philosophy,
• French,
• History,
• Computer Science,
• Mathematics.
   

Study Abroad

Want to study abroad for a semester or longer? The faculty offers you numerous opportunities—with over 60 Erasmus partner universities and other partnerships worldwide.

The International Office supports you from the initial idea all the way through your return to Germany. Thanks to the flexible elective requirement, credits earned abroad can be easily transferred. Financial support is provided by organizations such as PROMOS and the Prof. Endriss Prize, among others . You can find more information here.

Career Prospects

With a master’s degree in Business Education and Management Training, you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities: in corporate training and continuing education, educational counseling, adult education, or various commercial and administrative roles within companies (e.g., human resources management).

With a degree in Vocational Teaching: Business and Administration (Track II), you can also complete a teaching internship and teach at a vocational school.

High-achieving graduates also have the option of pursuing not only careers in business but also academic careers by pursuing a Ph.D.

Why TU Dresden?

There are many reasons to choose this degree program:

• You’ll be prepared for a wide range of career paths: for example, in education and professional development, in corporate management, in administrative organizations, or in schools.
• You can structure your studies more flexibly than elsewhere. You’ll have a wide selection of specializations in Business Administration and Economics and areas of focus.
• Studying on campus: Your studies will take place centrally on TU Dresden’s main campus in the Südvorstadt district. The chairs, the Dean's Office, and the Academic Affairs Office are housed in the historic Georg-Schumann Building and the adjacent Hülße Building. Many courses are also held here.

This video summarizes the content and benefits of the degree program:

​What Students Say

Here, Lydia, a graduate of Business Education and Management Training at TU Dresden, talks about her time as a student.

A quick note before we begin: Lydia studied in the old degree program, where some course titles were different from today’s and some courses have since been replaced. Nevertheless, her account gives a good sense of what studying is like today!

Contact and Advising

Academic Advising

Still have questions about the program or the application process? Our academic advisors are happy to help you.​ ​

Program Coordination

Have any suggestions or ideas for improvement? Please feel free to contact your program coordinators.

We’ve compiled additionaladvice and support services on our“Advising and Services” webpage.

More Insights & Stories on Social Media

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