Overview

The University of Kassel's European Master in Business Studies (EMBS) is a joint degree master programme in 2 years. EMBS aims to develop high-quality graduates with a well-developed global mindset, with a focus on International Marketing and Sales, in preparation for an international career in business.

EMBS has been awarded EPAS, a prestigious international programme accreditation delivered by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), an organisation that is acknowledged globally as an accreditation body of quality in management education.

EMBS is jointly run by four European Universities: the University of Savoie Mont Blanc (France), the University of Trento (Italy), the University of Kassei (Germany) and the University of León (Spain).

Career

EMBS is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in the competitive international labour market, to conduct successful business management in Europe and abroad.

Approximately a half of EMBS graduates (44 %) have positions in marketing, 16 % in sales, 9 % in finances, 4.5 % in IT, 4 % in human resources/purchasing-procurement/research, the other fields of work being less representative.
90% of EMBS graduates is involved with international partners/ clients/people. Some of the companies EMBS graduates are working for are:Accenture, Adidas, Antéis, B.Braun, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Benetton Group, Colgate-Palmolive, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Telekom, Dun & Bradstreet, ECOM Trading, Eli Lilly and Company, E.ON, Ernst & Young, Fiat, Ford, Gaba, General Electric, Geodis, Henkel, Hewlett-Packard, Hilton, Intel, Ipsos, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, Lexmark, LinkedIn, L’Oréal, Michael Page, Mondelez International, Nestlé Health Science, Olympus, PVG, Quechua, Ralph Lauren, Renault, Siemens, Somfy, Swisscom, Tchibo, Villeroy & Boch, Waldner.
EMBS graduates record a very high level of employment (94 % after 6 months from graduation). The average (weighted) net salary of an EMBS graduate is 2,852 euros per month (40 % are reaching 2,000 - 3,000 euros monthly, 18 % have 3,000 - 5,000 euros and 14 % are reaching more than 5,000).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

European and International Commercial Law
Information Systems
International Strategic Management
Statistics and Marketing Research
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
European and Global Economics
Financial Markets and Corporate Finance
Business Negotiation
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-11 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

75

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

87

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration International Business View 128 other Masters in International Business in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

75

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

87

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Kassel and/or in Germany, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

3- or 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree (at least amounting to 6 semesters and 180 ECTS) in Economics, Management or Business Studies or other study backgrounds with a focus on Economics & Management awarded by an internationally recognized institution at university level. The contents of the aforementioned Bachelor studies must comply with the requirements of the EMBS and must provide sufficient economic and managerial knowledge on the basis of a relevant study programme.

Bachelor’s degree with at least an overall national grade of 2,5 in Germany, 95/110 in Italy, 13 in France, 6,5 in Spain or the equivalent

Proof of English proficiency at minimum level B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages): e.g. TOEFL 560 paper-based or 87 internet-based; IELTS 5.5, or equivalent language test; certificate of the language centre of your home institution;

Good knowledge of the most common computer applications.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

2500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.

Tuition fees on top of programme fees:

Italian university: 500€
French university (1st&2nd part): 243€ & 243€
German university: 300€

Spanish university: 500€

Living costs for Kassel

670 - 920 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for European Master in Business Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About