What requirements apply and who benefits from the distance learning programme in Business Administration and Management?

The continuing education distance learning programme Business Administration and Management (M.A.) is aimed at specialists and executives from various areas of business and administration who take on management responsibilities or wish to specifically expand their business administration skills. The target group primarily consists of individuals with a first university degree in a non-business-related discipline – often engineers, natural scientists, or lawyers – who require business administration know-how for current or future management roles. Interested parties with university entrance qualification and corresponding professional experience in the business administration field also have access through an aptitude test. Thus, the programme addresses both aspiring and established managers who want to scientifically underpin their qualifications in management, business administration and economic decision-making.

Formal admission requirements

• With a university degree:
  • Proof of at least a six-semester, first professional qualifying university degree outside of business studies.
  • Following the degree: At least one year of relevant and qualified professional experience in the field of business administration.
• Without a university degree (alternative access via aptitude test):
  • Proof of a university entrance qualification (e.g. general university entrance qualification or completed master craftsman’s examination; comparable qualifications according to § 35 para. 2 in conjunction with § 65 of the Higher Education Act of Rhineland-Palatinate accepted).
  • Proof of at least three years of relevant and qualified professional experience in the field of business administration.
  • Additionally, a further at least one year of relevant and qualified professional practice in the same field must be documented.
  • Successful passing of the aptitude test.
• Professional relevance: The professional experience must always be in the application field of business administration and be considered qualified.

The exact admission requirements are regulated in the examination regulations of the programme. The application period is from mid-May to 15 August (regular) or mid-November to 31 March for registration for the aptitude test.

Personal requirements and recommendations

• Professional objective: Motivation to take on management and leadership tasks in organisations or to specifically open up new career paths in the economic context.
• Interest in business administration contexts: Willingness to scientifically work on economic, legal and strategic issues.
• Independent working: Confident use of self-study materials and responsible organisation of the study with an average weekly workload of 21 hours.
• Professional communication: Ability to reflect on and apply new business administration methods and concepts in one’s own professional field.
• German language: The studies and all examinations are conducted in German.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel: Willingness to attend around six face-to-face sessions (mainly on weekends) at the Kaiserslautern location.

Due to these personal and formal requirements, the programme is particularly suitable for working professionals who bring professional experience, already bear responsibilities in their everyday work, and wish to systematically and practically deepen their knowledge in the field of business administration and management.

What study contents does the Master's programme "Business Administration and Management" in distance learning convey?

The continuing Master's programme „Business Administration and Management“ at the Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University Kaiserslautern-Landau imparts fundamental business administration and management-related knowledge necessary for leadership tasks in companies and organisations. The participants build a comprehensive knowledge base in various areas to understand economic contexts and to be able to make management decisions.

• Fundamentals of Business Administration: Accounting, controlling, finance, legally relevant economic aspects
• Functions within the Company: Marketing, human resource management, macroeconomic contexts, strategic and general management decisions
• Elective modules (choose three out of six):
  • Controlling
  • Marketing
  • Social Responsibility
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Personnel
• Master’s thesis: Independent academic treatment of a topic in business administration and management

Focus areas can be individually set by choosing the modules. The contents are scientifically based and oriented towards current practical requirements.

What is the procedure of the distance learning programme "Business Administration and Management"?

The Master's programme is designed to be part-time alongside employment and extends over four semesters (standard period of study). The average workload is about 21 hours per week. The degree combines flexible self-study with attendance phases and professional support.

• Self-study materials: Scientifically founded and practice-oriented materials, specially developed for distance learning
• Online campus: Interactive learning platform with direct networking to lecturers and fellow students
• Attendance events: A total of 6 attendance phases, usually on weekends (Friday to Sunday) in Kaiserslautern
• Start: Study start in the winter semester (October)

The self-study phases and attendance periods are tailored to the needs of working professionals. All dates are announced early for targeted deepening of the contents.

Which career paths does the Master’s programme open up?

The Master's degree programme „Business Administration and Management“ qualifies for leading specialist and managerial positions in various industries and organisations. The degree is accredited as a Master of Arts (M.A.) and is aimed especially at professionals who wish to take on management tasks or acquire advanced business administration skills.

• Leadership roles in companies, administrations and non-profit organisations
• Responsibility for business administration functions such as controlling, marketing, finance, personnel or management
• Career development from non-economic first degree courses towards economic leadership roles
• Professional positioning in response to growing demands caused by globalisation, digitalisation and sustainability

The programme takes into account that many participants bring prior experience from other disciplines such as engineering, natural sciences or law. The structured imparting of core economic competencies thus enables targeted development opportunities.

What costs arise in the distance learning programme "Business Administration and Management"?

The following fees apply for the degree programme (status: current):

• Tuition fee: 1,900 Euro per semester
• Social contribution: 140 Euro per semester
• Master’s thesis fee: 720 Euro (one-off fee for the final thesis)

The total costs amount to around 8,880 Euro according to the provider. The fees include study materials and supervision. Travel, accommodation and catering costs during the attendance phases are not included.

• Payment options: The tuition fee can be paid in instalments on application.
• Extension: An extension is possible after the standard period of study of 4 semesters. In the 5th semester, the tuition fee is waived; from the 6th semester onwards only a reduced fee is payable.
• Tax deductibility: Under certain conditions, tuition fees can be tax-deductible.

The fees are not subject to VAT. Changes to the fees are reserved.