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STUDY PROGRAMMES IN MUNICH
The Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes at HDBW, a private and state-recognised university in Munich, focus on business, technology and digitalisation. It is thaught in close cooperation with Bavarian and international companies.
Find out more about studying at HDBW Munich
President Univ.-Prof. Dr. Kerstin Fink
"Our mission at HDBW: Connecting students with Company experts!"
English-speaking Master's degree programmes in Digitisation
The digital transformation is already shaping the economy in a wide variety of ways. Whether it's Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, e-commerce or new, digital business models: digitisation offers countless opportunities for excellently trained professionals to help shape the future.
We at HDBW have made it our mission to make a lasting contribution to securing the skilled workforce of the future by offering interdisciplinary master’s programmes.
The comprehensive, practical focus of the degree programmes is important to us. This means you can put your acquired skills directly to use in project work and benefit from our excellent networks with business.
Overview: All Master’s degree programmes at HDBW
The HDBW offers 4 master’s degree programmes - on either as full-time or part-time basis in Munich. The first three programmes are taught entirely in English:
Digital Business Modeling and Entrepreneurship | Master of Arts (M.A.)
This master’s programme is taught entirely in English and focuses on how digitalisation changes business models. We look at technological aspects from the customers, management and process perspective.
Digital Factory and Operational Excellence | Master of Science (MSc.)
We deal with digital influences and methods for fundamental analyses and manufacturing organisation of production process, logistics and global supply chain management. The Lecture langguage currently German, but as of the 2023 summer term, this programme will also be completely in English.
Cyber Security | Master of Science (MSc.)
Qualification of IT security experts dealing with technological, management and legal challenges & solutions of the entire cyber landscape. Lectures are given entirely in English.
Digital Technologies | Master of Engineering (MEng.)
This master’s programme combines the most important digital technologies, concepts and methods with the economic knowledge to establish a digital start-up, develop a business plan and market products and services. The Lecture language is German.
Voices on HDBW Master’s degree programmes
"Studying at HDBW was an incredibly enriching experience. The combination of hands-on learning with academic depth provided me with the skills and confidence to tackle real-world challenges in my field. The supportive faculty and industry-focused curriculum made my journey not only educational but truly transformative, leaving me with connections that I will keep for my future and endless opportunities."
"As a forward-looking and innovative company, we offer students of the master's programmes Cyber Security, and Digital Factory and Operational Excellence the opportunity to link their theoretical knowledge with our practical company content. We benefit greatly from the input and fresh ideas of these HDBW students. At the same time, we see this as an investment in the long-term bond between us and the skilled workers we need and our company."
“We are discovering the intersection of digital innovation and operational excellence in our Master of Science program Digital Factory and Operational Excellence. Immersing in cutting-edge methodologies and technologies, empowering us to revolutionize production processes, logistics, and global supply chain management.”
"Technical discipline, computer science and business administration must be networked in order to develop viable solutions for companies. That's why I was already involved in the development of the Business Administration Master's programme at HDBW in Munich during my time as Managing Director for Mobility and Internet of Things at Accenture Digital Germany."
"Through my dual study program in Business Informatics at HDBW, where I was able to apply theoretical knowledge directly in practice, the foundation for starting my own company was already laid. During my Master’s in Cyber Security, I developed innovative security solutions that are now crucial to the business model of my company, Flyingmovies GmbH. The hands-on approach at HDBW was a key factor in this success."
Business Master: Digitalisation meets Entrepreneurship
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HDBW Professor Carten Bartsch talks about one of the four HDBW master's - the international Business Administration master’s degree programme Digital Business Modelling and Entrepreneurship.
Developed by national and international experts from research and industry, this English-language Master of Arts focuses on how digitalisation changes business models. During your master's studies at HDBW, University of Applied Sciences in Munich, you will look at technological aspects from the customers, management and process perspective.
Details on master's studies at HDBW
Completed bachelor’s degree with 210 ECTS, depending on chosen master's programme, in:
- Business Administration
- Industrial Engineering with Business Studies
- (Economic) Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Other degrees and fewer ECTS:
Inquire with the HDBW student advisory services.
- 100% English (B2 Level) in Digital Business Modelling and Entrepreneurship / Cyber Security / Digital Factory and Operational Excellence
- German and partly English (B2 Level in both languages) in Digital Technologies
- € 720 monthly fee (full-time)
- € 435 monthly fee (part-time)
Your advantages at HDBW
- No additional registration fee
- All courses & exam fees are already included
Program Start
- Summer Semester, starting mid-March
- Winter Semester, starting early October
Study Period
- 3 semesters full-time
- 5 semesters part-time
Duration Winter Semester
- 1 October until 14 March
- Lectures from early October until late January
- Examination period generally until Mid-February
Duration Summer Semester
- 15 March until 30 September
- Lectures from Mid-March until early July
- Examination period generally until later July
- 14 March (Summer Semester) and 30 September (Winter Semester) for national and EU-applicants
- 15 December (Summer Semester) and 30 June (Winter Semester) for non-EU applicants. Why? Veryfying your application documents, visa processs etc. all take much longer!
- Apply via the online application form and attach the necessary documents or subsequently send the following :
- Cover letter
- Tabular CV
- Proof of English language competency; e.g. TOEFL, IELTS
- Original bachelor’s degree certificate, diploma and transcript of records as well as a certified German translation, if the original documents are neither in German nor in English
- Copy of identification card or passport
- For non-EU citizens: Visa and Residence permit - Interview with the course director (also possible via Skype)
- Once you have been accepted by HDBW, you will receive your study contract
Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW)
Konrad-Zuse-Platz 8
81829 München-Riem
Download: Master’s degree programmes study brochure
The digital transformation is already shaping the economy in a wide variety of ways.
Whether it's Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, e-commerce or new, digital business models: digitalisation offers excellently trained professionals countless opportunities to help shape the future.
In this magazine, you will find information about our private, state-recognized university of applied sciences as well as tips about the HDBW master's program.
Study Brochure Master's degree programmes - download and printout | PDF | 1,4 MB
Important for your study application
Admission requirements at HDBW
For Bachelor nor Master, a certain grade point average is not necessary.
Tuition fees and semester contribution
Tuition fees for all HDBW bachelor's and master's degrees and semester contribution.
International Study Counselling
Individual advise as well as FAQs asked by fellow Internationals.
Impressions of student life at HDBW
Overview: HDBW Bachelor's degree programmes - German lectures only
We offer three types of bachelor's degree programmes: full-time studies, part-time studies, or dual track courses (a combination of on-the-job training and studies).
You obtain 210 ECTS with this bachelor’s degree. And you can focus on different subjects, dependent on the number of participants, within your major field of study:
Business Administration | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Auditing and Taxes
- Business Analyst
- Digital Marketing
- Finance and Risk Management
- International Management
- Management Information Systems
- Sustainability Management
- Technical Sales and Marketing
Industrial Engineering with Business Studies | Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)
- Business Analyst
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Smart Factory and Product Management
- Sustainable Business Management
- Technical Sales and Marketing
Business Informatics / Business Intelligence | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Data Science
- Digital Technologies
- eBusiness & eCommerce
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Mobile & Cloud Solutions
Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)
- Mechatronics
- Smart Production
- Digital Product Development
- Sustainable Business Management
Details on bachelor studies at HDBW
Equivalent to the German “Abitur” – i.e. graduation from high school, A-levels.
100% German: B2 language level is required.
540 € monthly tuition fee for full-time and dual-track courses.
Your advantages at HDBW
- No additional registration fee
- All courses & exam fees are already included
Program Start
Winter Semester only, starting early October
Study Period
7 semesters full-time, including a full-time internship during the 6th semester
Duration Winter Semester
- 1October until 14 March
- Lectures from early October until late January
- Examination period generally until Mid-February
Duration of Summer Semester
- 15 March until 30 September
- Lectures from Mid-March until early July
- Examination period generally until late July
- 30 September of each year for for national and EU applicants
- June 30th for non-EU-applicants. Why? Veryfing your application documents, visa processs etc. take much longer!
- Application documents needed:
- Completed application form
- Motivation letter
- Tabular Curriculum Vitae
- Original certificate of higher education entrance qualification as well as a certified German translation, if the original documents are neither in German nor in English
- Proof of German language competency; e.g. TestDaF, DSH
- Copy of identification card or passport
- For non-EU-citizens: Residence permit (can be submitted later) - Interview with the course director (also possible via Skype)
- Once you have been accepted by HDBW, you will receive your study contract
Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW)
Konrad-Zuse-Platz 8
81829 München-Riem
