Further information

Information on the Programme-Specific Regulations (SSO) 2025/26

In the function-oriented, subject-specific study tracks (ATL, DSDS, FACT, FINE, M&M), you will take modules totalling the following number of credits:

• ATL track: Track-specific modules totalling a minimum of 72 credits and a maximum of 96 credits, as well as modules from other tracks totalling no more than 24 credits,
• DSDS track: Track-specific modules totalling a minimum of 72 credits and a maximum of 96 credits, as well as modules from other tracks and non-economics modules totalling a maximum of 18 credits; for international students who, prior to commencing this degree programme, are unable to provide evidence of German language proficiency at Council of Europe level B1: track-specific modules totalling at least 72 credits and no more than 78 credits, as well as German (Council of Europe level B1) totalling 18 credits,
• Track FACT, FINE, M&M: track-specific modules totalling at least 60 credits, as well as modules from other tracks and non-economics modules totalling a maximum of 36 credits, of which a maximum of 18 credits may be from non-economics modules,
• Master’s thesis with final colloquium (24 credits).

The module catalogue specifies whether modules must be selected as part of the function-oriented, subject-specific training within the respective track (compulsory modules) or may be selected (compulsory-elective modules).

In the inter-functional study option, you will take modules to the following extent:

• Modules from at least two of the tracks DSDS, FACT, FINE, M&M totalling at least 78 credits and no more than 96 credits; for international students who are unable to provide evidence of German language proficiency at Council of Europe level B1 prior to commencing this programme: a maximum of 78 credits,
• Non-economics modules totalling a maximum of 18 credits; and for international students who are unable to provide proof of German language proficiency at Council of Europe level B1 prior to commencing this programme: German (Council of Europe level B1) totalling 18 credits,
• Master’s thesis with final colloquium (24 credits).

The module catalogue specifies whether modules must be selected as part of the function-oriented, subject-specific training within the respective track (compulsory modules) or may be selected (compulsory-elective modules).

Notes on the Programme-Specific Regulations (SSO) 2021

In the function-oriented subject-specific study variants (DSDS, FACT, FINE, M&M), you will take modules to the following extent:

• Track-specific modules totalling at least 60 credits (at least 72 credits in the DSDS track) and a maximum of 96 credits,
• modules from other tracks and non-economics modules totalling a maximum of 36 credits (for DSDS, a maximum of 18 credits), of which a maximum of 18 credits may be from non-economics modules,
• Master’s thesis with a final colloquium (24 credits).

The module catalogue specifies whether modules must be chosen (compulsory modules) or may be chosen (compulsory-elective modules) as part of the function-oriented, subject-specific training in the respective track.

In the inter-functional study option, you will take modules totalling the following number of credits:

• Modules from at least two of the four tracks on offer, totalling a minimum of 78 credits and a maximum of 96 credits,
• Non-economics modules totalling a maximum of 18 credits,
• a Master’s thesis with a final colloquium (24 credits).

The module catalogue specifies whether modules must be chosen as part of the function-oriented, subject-specific training within the respective track (compulsory modules) or may be chosen (compulsory-elective modules).

Semester Abroad

• During your stay abroad, you must earn at least 12 credits.
• As a general rule, the coursework must not be completed in your native language.
• Recognition is subject to the provisions set out in §12 of the General Study and Examination Regulations (ASPO).
• For the recognition of foreign studies and examinations at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, the Division of International Affairs is your central point of contact.
• It is not possible to have academic achievements and examination results recognised directly by the professors.

Double degree

Applying for and planning a double degree requires more effort than undertaking a semester abroad. Please note that there may be differences in academic calendars.

Exemption from undertaking a period of study abroad

In justified cases, the examination board may exempt you from studying abroad. To do so, you must submit an informal, reasoned application in writing, as an original document, to the relevant examination board.

Instead, you must earn at least 42 credits in modules taught in a language other than German. In addition to courses taught in a language other than German, credits for the Master’s thesis and final colloquium will also be counted towards the 42 credits required under Section 6 of the programme-specific regulations, provided that the thesis was successfully completed and defended in a language other than German.

• To be eligible to undertake a Master’s thesis, you must have completed coursework and examinations totalling at least 72 credits.
• Individual professorships may impose further requirements for the approval of a supervision arrangement. Please check the websites of the individual professorships.
• Supervision must be arranged centrally and within the specified deadline submitted in a timely manner.

Calculation of the final mark

• The final mark is calculated as the average of the modules required for the degree, the final thesis and the final colloquium, with the average being weighted according to credits.
• Modules that have been assessed as ‘pass’ are not taken into account when calculating the final mark.
• The final mark is calculated to the first decimal place. Any further decimal places are disregarded without rounding.