Global Business (M. A.)

Evidence of the following qualifications has to be provided for admission to the master’s degree course in Global Business (GBU):

• Completion of a domestic or foreign university degree in economics with at least 210 ECTS credit points. A certificate must be submitted as proof. The Examination Committee decides on equivalence.
• Applicants must pass an aptitude test for the master's degree course in Global Business. Details on this test are available in Appendix 2 of the Statutes for this course.
• Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language (level B2 of the Common European Framework). All accepted tests are available in "Proof of Language Skills"-documents.
• Please note: Your admission cannot be reviewed until all application documents have been submitted. It is not possible to make a final statement without looking at the certificates first. We cannot provide advance information regarding your chances of admission by e-mail or telephone.

Please find details on Master application or Master Application from abroad on the pages of Service Center Study Affairs.

NOTE on 180/210  ECTS:

Can I apply even if I have obtained less than 210 ECTS (normally 180 ECTS) in my previous bachelor’s degree?

It is possible to apply for the GBU master’s degree with less than 210 ECTS; however, proof of compensation of the missing 30 ECTS has to be provided no later than the end of the application period by means of:

• proof of practical experience outside the degree course which corresponds to the practical semester of a bachelor’s degree in economics a business-related subject in terms of content and scope,
  or
• proof of practical or theoretical study and examinations taken at a German or foreign university in addition to the student’s first degree which corresponds in content and scope to the demands of a bachelor's degree in economics or commercial sciences.

NOTE: Please note that where documents are submitted to show evidence of practical professional experience or either practical or theoretical achievements worth 30 ECTS – in addition to a bachelor’s degree – the documents must clearly indicate that the 30 ECTS were obtain over and above the bachelor's degree programme. Confirmation can be provided by the university showing that the ECTS/internship were not counted towards the first degree. The duration of the practical professional experience gained outside the first degree should be equivalent to 20 weeks of full-time work. Furthermore, the internship reference must be submitted in officially certified form together with the other application documents.

Dubious Application Agencies

Currently, THI is receiving an increasing amount of information regarding fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI. Therefore, it is important for you to know the following:

1. THI does not work with agencies. Please apply directly to THI via the Primuss application portal.
2. THI never asks for money via agencies for application purposes.
3. THI only sends emails from @thi.de.
4. THI never asks for money before you receive your admission letter. If you need a VPD from uni-assist, you will have to pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist only checks certain documents and does not grant admission to THI.
5. The application process is conducted in the THI Primuss portal. Only there will you be able to access your application progress.

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The master's programm “Global Business” can act as a springboard for management positions in various industries, as it combines a broad business education with a strong focus on globalization. For example, graduates can aspire to the following professional fields: Export Management, Global Supply Chain Management, International Sales and Marketing Management, International HR Management, Management Consulting.

As of winter semester 2024/25, THI charges service fees of 500 euros per semester for students from third countries (outside the EU and the EAA (European Economic Area) . If you have any questions, please go to Contact for prospective students

Please note: No service fees for exchange students, visiting students, participants of summer school!

Since the Global Business study program is a restricted-admission master's program with limited study places, the admissions are usually only sent out after all applicants have been reviewed at the end of the application period. This means that you can expect to be admitted in early August or early February at the earliest.

The lectures mainly take place on Thursdays and Fridays, currently 11 out of 13 lectures. Currently, one lecture is a block course by an American lecturer that can take place on any day of the week within a few weeks, partly also online. The elective is a lecture from other degree programs. These can also take place on any day of the week.

All important semester dates you will find via the following link (please download the pdf with the semester dates). 

The course is designed as a four-semester course, there is no shorter version. Most of the lectures of all semesters take place on Thursdays and Fridays. If the timetable allows, you can also attend more than the four lectures per semester that are planned.

As almost all lectures take place on Thursdays and Fridays, it will be difficult to attend additional lectures from other semesters. It is therefore unlikely that you will be able to complete your studies in less than four semesters. 

It is possible to work during the semester. The compulsory lectures mainly take place on two fixed weekdays, but block courses take place on additional days. Likewise, the electives can take place on any day of the week. Therefore, allow yourself enough flexibility with your employer. Also note the high learning load during the study.

You must submit the language certificate by April 12th for the summer semester or by October 29th for the winter semester.

The aptitude test consists of uploading further documents within the application portal; there is no physical test or interview. These documents are: 

• Evidence of your knowledge in the sector due to your previous studies (transcript)
• Proof of relevant work experience (official job references)
• Proof of a project report/bachelor's thesis in a relevant field (cover page, summary, and table of contents)

You can find more information on this in the Statutes for Global Business in Appendix 2.

You can apply with any grade point average. Depending on your grade, you will receive a certain number of points for the aptitude test. You can find more information on this in the Statutes for Global Business in Appendix 2.

The application period for the Global Business degree program for the winter semester is from May 2 to July 15 and for the summer semester from November 15 to January 15.

There is currently no cooperation for a double degree for the Global Business course.

Here is an overview of the accepted language tests: Link

Admission requirement is proof of a successful degree at a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or equivalent study size in the field of business, commerce-oriented or a related field, or an equivalent successful domestic or foreign degree. Whether you meet the eligibility requirements for the desired degree program can only be determined as part of the application process based on the documents you submitted. Unfortunately, therefore, no statement can be made in advance as to whether you meet the requirements for study with your previous education or not. However, you can find out about the qualification requirements for your degree program in the study and examination regulations (SPO): Link.

An English degree course is sufficient. Please upload proof to the application portal that shows that the language of instruction and examinations for all courses was English. Here is an overview of the accepted language tests: Link

It is possible to arrive late, but you must still enrol on time (no later than four weeks after the start of the semester). You are responsible for catching up on missed lectures. However, we would like to expressly point out that your obligations associated with your studies remain unaffected by this. This applies in particular to examination deadlines, which are not interrupted by this.

No, the preliminary examination document (VPD) must be issued for the “Master Check” of the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt.