Master of Business Administration I and II (2023)

The admission procedure is carried out by a selection committee appointed by the Faculty Council of the LMU Munich School of Management.

Application process as a graphic

1. Timely and complete application

To access the qualification procedure, it is necessary to submit all necessary documents on time. A complete application (including acknowledgment of receipt of the written application by the Student Office, ISC) with evidence of the necessary entry requirements (see What do I need for a successful application?) must be submitted by May 15 at the latest. Accepted candidates are invited to an entrance exam. If the GMAT test is available, it will replace the entrance exam. The GMAT test score must be submitted together with the other application documents

Exception: Applicants who have submitted a diploma or transcript or record of the first Business Education II course with a GPA of 1.0 or better will be classified as 'suitable' and will be admitted directly to a selection interview. This provision applies only to the main II.

2. Entrance exam

The entrance exam consists of a total of six parts that are taken with multiple choice answers (rule 5-3-1).

• Research methods (part)
• HRE&M I (One part)
• HRE&M II (Second dio)
• HRE&M III (each day)
• Twee van de zes ombegne ABWL's (Risk Management, Corporate Accounting, Digital Enterprise, Competition and Strategy, People and Organization, International Management).

See our background brochure for the business education sectiongeneral information (in German) (PDF, 138 KB)about the testing process.

Basic reading for the two ABWLs of your choice can be found in the fact sheetMaster's entrance exam in business administration (in German) (PDF, 333 KB). The part of the ABWL assessed for the Master's in Business Education is identical to the part of the ABWL for the Master's in Business Administration.

The entrance exam will probably be held this year onbeginning of June.

3. Selection interview

After passing the entrance exam or GMAT test (≥ 600 points), you will be invited to a selection interview. You will receive the exact date of the meeting by e-mail at least two weeks in advance. The decision to enroll in the master's program and, if applicable, the enrollment information is then communicated in writing. Only applications that are complete in terms of the statute of jurisdiction and received on time have the legal right to be admitted toexamination procedurefor enrollment in master's studies.

Important note:Anyone who does not show up at the appointed time will be considered ineligible. The reasons justifying the absence for which the candidate is not responsible must be submitted in writing and with an explanation to the president of the selection committee before the start of the planned appointment.

Registration for the 1st semester

Enrollment in the 1st semester is done once a year, in the winter semester. The application for the aptitude test for the next winter semester must be submittedon the line(in German) in written form and in full LMU München School of ManagementHRK 15 million(deadline).

Registration for the senior semester

To enroll in the upper semester, you need aplacement certificatefor the senior semester with application documentation. This requires enrolling approx. for each semester.30 ECTShave been obtained at an equivalent master's degree and can be recognized. Please contact us in good time so that the classification evaluation can be done before the application deadline (at least 4 weeks before the application deadline).

The application for the aptitude test for the corresponding next summer semester must be submitted in writing and in its entirety to the LMU Munich School of Management byJanuary 15, and for the winter semester no later than May 15(deadline).

Study program Master Business Education I

• Completed and signedapplication form(on German)
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form
• A copy of the first degree diploma with the HBO diploma of the business program with a total of at least 180 ECTS credits
• A minimum of 12 ECTS credits from the business education module
• A minimum of 15 ECTS credits from the general business administration module
• A minimum of 15 ECTS credits from the economics module
• Proof of knowledge of the English language at a minimum level of B2 (see below)

Study program Master Business Education II

• Completed and signed application form
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form
• A copy of the first degree diploma with the HBO diploma of the business program with a total of at least 180 ECTS credits
• A minimum of 15 ECTS credits from the business education module
• A minimum of 15 ECTS credits from the general business administration module
• At least 15 ECTS credits from the economics module Proof of English at least at B2 level (see below)
• At least 36 ECTS from subjects of general secondary education taught in vocational schools
• You can choose:
  • German
  • Engels
  • Protestant theology
  • Catholic theology
  • Mathematics
  • Language and communication German

In general, the following applies to both fields:

The entrance exam can be replaced by proof of successfully passing the GMAT exam. In that case, you will be immediately accepted for an interview. The GMAT is considered successfully passed when a minimum score of 600 is achieved. The result of the GMAT test must be submitted with the application documents. Information aboutGMAT
Link to the exercise tool: Besplatna GMAT online demo na The Princeton Review.

If the diploma of the first program is not yet available at the time of application, it is necessary to attach a "Transcript of Grades" to the application, which shows which mandatory components have been successfully completed so far in the first program. At the time of application, you must have at least 140 ECTS credits.

For achievements that were not obtained at LMU, attach a description of the module, a bibliography and data on the type of achievement to the application.

Proof of knowledge of the English language: proof of knowledge of the language at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Possible proofs are: Recent high school diplomas showing B2 level.

For older matriculation certificates, the following applies: "Proof of knowledge of a foreign language through school reports provides information on the language level you have achieved with an annual report or a certificate of general entrance qualification, entrance qualification for a higher technical school or subject-related qualification for university entrance." The following document is especially informative for you if the level is NOT specifically stated on your certificate.
"Proof of knowledge of a foreign language according to LPO (in German) (PDF, 162 KB).

Entry qualification in English

Completion of a full course in English (stand-alone course, not a 'double degree' based on recognition of German course units)

For foreign candidates:

Proof of successfully passing the German language exam, if neither the diploma was obtained from a study program where German is taught nor the qualification for admission to the university was obtained in German.
Information about language certificates recognized at LMU

Note: Data on practical experience, etc. do not meet the requirements and cannot be recognized. If you are not sure whether your English skills can be recognised, contact us in time before applying!

The standard duration of studies is 4 semesters in which 120 ECTS points must be collected. The maximum duration of studies is 6 semesters.

The costs of the master's program are derived fromthe basic price of LMU and an additional fee for the semester ticket.

Only applications that are complete and timely in termsEligibility Statute for the Master's program Business Education and Human Resources Education I (in German) (PDF, 36 KB)(in combination withAmendments to the Statute (in German) (PDF, 22 KB)) UEligibility status for graduate study Business and Personnel Education II (PDF, 36 KB)(in combination withAmendments to the Statute (in German) (PDF, 24 KB)) have the legal right to participate in the further examination procedure for admission to graduate studies.

• Information on the written selection exam as part of the aptitude test for the graduate study Business Management 2022 (in German) (PDF, 333 KB)
• Information on courses and the application and enrollment process in 2022 (in German) (PDF, 1,351 KB)
• Information about the written elective exam as part of the aptitude test for the graduate study Business Education and Human Resources Education I or II for the winter semester 2022/23. (in German) (PDF, 138 KB)

How tall is NC? What grade point average is required?

In addition to the aforementioned and detailed admission requirements, no specific grade point average is required.

Candidates in the field of study II who can demonstrate a grade point average of 1.0 or better from their first degree in business education (Bachelor WiPäd II) are directly classified as "acceptable". This provision applies only to the main II.

I have professional experience, is this recognized in some way?

The entry requirements above apply and cannot be replaced, supplemented or supplemented by practical experience, as neither learning objectives nor competencies can be acquired through practical experience.

Can I make up missing WiPäd credits during my master's degree?

15 ECTS credits required for WiPäd (WiPäd II) or 12 ECTS credits for subject area I must be available at the time of application. Otherwise, the application will not be processed. Therefore, it is not possible to 'make up' the achievements that are missing during the master's program, because admission to the master's program cannot be approved due to non-fulfillment of the admission requirements. Enrollment with the compensation of missing basic conditions is also not possible.

I am a "career changer" who has already completed a master's or graduate program. Are there any special rules?

Admission requirements apply to all applicants (see above). There are no special rules.

We look forward to cooperation and training with you.

You are one of the future students who have successfully completed their bachelor's degree. This is a basic requirement. In addition, we look forward to your enthusiasm, interest, openness, self-discipline and self-organization, and a good portion of curiosity, along with the courage to face and face challenges.

If you study business administration at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, you will need to develop all these skills. We are not a small university, because we are one of the 'big ones' in Europe. We offer a wide range of courses with a practical orientation in your master's program.

The professors and lecturers at the LMU Munich School of Management are ready to teach, challenge and support you at the highest level. The international guest lecturers who come to Munich every year give you an insight into international research and give you the opportunity to learn new ways of thinking. Thanks to an excellent network in industry and business, you will get to know renowned guest lecturers and honorary professors who will work with you to connect the learned material and practice.

We want to shape your future together with you. The scope of the material is large and demanding. This path is valuable for your personal career: well-known companies welcome successful graduates of the LMU Munich School of Management.

And last but not least, you benefit from the excellent quality of life in Munich - whether it's leisure activities such as sports, culture or nightlife, or good working conditions during and after your studies - the Bavarian capital is one of the most beautiful and growing cities in Europe. The location of the university in the heart of Maxvorstadt, right in the English garden, could not be better.