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Pre-Master
BUSINESS MASTER’S FOR LATERAL ENTRANTS
  • Master’s in Business for lateral entry
  • Combined with an MBS master’s program
  • Duration: 3 months
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NON-CONSECUTIVE MASTER’S IN BUSINESS

Are you looking to enroll on a business-related master’s program – but don’t have a bachelor’s degree in business or economics? The Pre-Master’s course at Munich Business School is a unique, compact preparatory program that enables “lateral entrants” – people with qualifications in other disciplines – to meet the requirements for admission to the business master’s programs at MBS. The Pre-Master’s is an online course comprising a series of live digital sessions. It is taught entirely in English.

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THREE KEY BENEFITS OF CHOOSING TO STUDY AT MUNICH BUSINESS SCHOOL

BUSINESS MASTER’S FOR LATERAL ENTRANTS

This program gives you the opportunity to earn admission to a master’s program in business despite holding an unrelated undergraduate degree.

DIRECT TRANSITION TO A MASTER’S PROGRAM

The Pre-Master’s program is ideally tailored to the master’s programs at MBS. You will finish your Pre-Master’s program in August, so you can start your master’s studies straight after in September.

WIDE RANGE OF MASTER’S PROGRAMS

The Pre-Master’s program will help you meet the entry requirements for the master’s programs in International BusinessInternational Marketing and Brand ManagementInnovation and Entrepreneurship, and Sports Business and Communication.

Pre-Master
Curriculum

Management of Organizations (6 ECTS)

Content

This course serves as an introduction to management, covers basic elements of a manager’s job and introduces the various functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. The scope is broad and includes key concepts of organizational and management theory as well as strategic management.
In-class exercises and case studies will demonstrate real-world applications of management concepts.

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Interactive lectures, group discussions
  • Working on case studies as group work
  • Presentations
  • Role plays

Financial Management (6 ETCS)

Content

The course introduces students to modern financial management. It covers core subjects in finance such as investment decision-making, valuation of assets, financing an organization, and financial risk management. By the end of this course, students should have gained a thorough understanding of fundamental financial concepts and be well equipped for their further studies.

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Interactive lecture and discussion
  • Working on case studies in small groups or as an individual activity

Strategic Marketing (6 ECTS)

Content

This course is designed to introduce students to the role of marketing in the organization. Major emphasis is placed on the concept of marketing strategy as a comprehensive, integrated plan designed to meet the needs of the consumer and thus facilitate exchange. Furthermore, students will be introduced to market research, management concepts, branding, market segmentation, positioning, and digital and social media marketing.

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Lectures and tutorials
  • Preparation of cases and exercises individually or in a group
  • Team discussions and presentations

Financial and Managerial Accounting (6 ECTS)

Content

The course provides students with an understanding of its objectives, principles, and the system of double-entry bookkeeping. They learn to create balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and cash flow statements while utilizing key criteria. The role of accounting information in managerial decision-making is explained, including the computation and interpretation of financial ratios.

Managerial Accounting focuses on the cost aspects of running a business, equipping students with tools for cost analysis and decision-making. They also learn about the budgeting process and variance analysis for implementing management control.

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Seminar-like lecture
  • Exercises and case studies in small working groups

Managerial Economics (3 ECTS)

Content

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of key economic concepts and terminology. They learn to critically analyze and apply microeconomic theories and models to make informed business decisions, gaining insights into consumer behavior and company decision-making processes. Furthermore, students will be equipped to utilize game theory in economic decision-making, and they will develop a broad understanding of macroeconomic topics, theories, and models as they relate to countries and global trade.

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Lecture
  • Problem sets and/or case studies
  • Oral exam and presentation

Business Communication (3 ECTS)

Content

In this course, students will engage in a variety of activities to develop their business communication skills. Using interview and role-play formats, students will learn how to build business relationships and how to introduce themselves properly. They will be taught how to structure effective business messages for different contexts. The course also emphasizes the art of persuasion in challenging situations and the importance of nonverbal communication in a business setting. In addition, students receive an introduction to academic writing and sharpen their oral expression skills for presentations, discussions, and meeting participation.

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Interactive lecture
  • Case Studies
  • Role-play

German (6 ECTS)

Content

The goal of this course is to reach the German language level A1.1 (CEFR). Students learn to write very short texts with simple sentences about everyday situations. They also practice asking and answering questions about daily life and familiar topics. In addition, the course focuses on improving reading and listening comprehension of short and simple texts and conversations.

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Communicative lectures (grammatical content and listening)
  • Group work (training of writing and reading skills)
  • Role-plays (practicing speech abilities) and private studies

What Pre-Master's students say about the program

“The Pre-Master’s gave me the necessary tools and contacts to feel confident and shine during my master’s program. It was a demanding program with high expectations, especially for those of us from other disciplines. With genuine commitment, stamina and the right attitude, I successfully switched from classical music to the field of business and finance.”

Angela Ruiz, graduate of the Pre-Master’s program and alumna of the International Business master’s program

 

“Studying a master’s in business despite not having a bachelor’s in business was the right decision for me. Before my master’s program, I had studied teaching in Bamberg. After a few months of intensive learning, I got to grips with the fundamentals of business. It was a very challenging period, but it was definitely worthwhile. I would recommend it to anyone. Trust yourself: you can do it, too!”

Felix Ewald, Head of Marketing and Sales

 

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE A NON-CONSECUTIVE MASTER’S PROGRAM?

What is a consecutive master’s?

A consecutive master’s program is a course of study that follows on from a related bachelor’s degree, exploring the subject in more detail. It builds on the content of the bachelor’s degree. A bachelor’s degree in the same subject, or a closely related subject, is therefore an admission requirement for a consecutive master’s.

Example: You studied business at undergraduate level, earned your bachelor’s degree, and would now like to enroll on the master’s program in International Marketing and Brand Management at MBS.

What is a non-consecutive master’s?

A non-consecutive master’s program is a course of study that does not directly follow on from a related bachelor’s degree and instead covers other, unrelated topics. It does not build on the content of the bachelor’s degree. Admission to a non-consecutive master’s therefore only requires a bachelor’s degree; the subject does not matter.

Example: You studied IT at undergraduate level, earned your bachelor’s degree, and would now like to enroll on the master’s program in International Business at MBS.

What is a Pre-Master’s?

A Pre-Master’s is a preparatory course that enables students with a bachelor’s degree to meet the requirements for a master’s in a different subject. It covers the fundamentals, providing the skills and knowledge students need to keep pace with classmates who already have existing knowledge of business studies.

Example: You studied IT at undergraduate level, earned your bachelor’s degree, and would now like to enroll on the master’s program in International Business at MBS. The Pre-Master’s program helps you to meet the admission requirements for master’s-level study.

What are the admission requirements for the Pre-Master’s program?

Applicants to the Pre-Master’s program must have an above-average university degree in any subject area, awarded by a state-recognized university. In addition, applicants must have excellent English skills (TOEFL iBT min. 85/IELTS 6.5/ELS 112) as the program is taught entirely in English.

What is the application process for the Pre-Master’s?

The two-stage application process for the Pre-Master’s program at Munich Business School comprises a written application and a face-to-face interview. Applications for the Pre-Master’s program are only accepted in conjunction with an application for a master’s program at MBS.

Master’s in International Business

Master’s in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Master's in International Marketing and Brand Management

Master’s in Sports Business and Communication



IN BRIEF: MASTER’S STUDY AT MBS

Degree

Pre-Master’s

Duration of study

The program takes three months of full-time study (May–August)

Place of study

Live online sessions (Pre-Master’s program)
Munich (Master’s programs)

Fees

EUR 6,500 for the Pre-Master’s
plus EUR 8,300 per semester for the master’s program

Recognition

MBS master’s programs are state-recognized and certified. 

Application

You can apply at any time!

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JOBS IN BUSINESS: A WIDE RANGE OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AWAITS YOU

After your master’s degree, you will be able to work in many different areas. We recommend giving thought to your preferred career before starting the Pre-Master’s program, so that you can choose suitable concentrations during your master’s program.

Marketing Manager

If you aspire to a career in marketing, we recommend you choose our International Business master’s program with the International Marketing concentration or our International Marketing and Brand Management master’s program. Studying one of these courses will teach you how to engage and excite customers with the right marketing messages – and persuade them to purchase a product or service.

Digitalization Project Manager

If you would like to work in project management and digitalization in the future, we recommend our International Business master’s program with the Digital Business Management concentration. Studying this course will teach you how to drive forward digitalization projects and achieve lasting results.

Interested? Submit a non-binding application today!

Fees

Fees on the Master’s program

Tuition Fee Pre-Master
6,500 Euro
Tuition Fee Master’s program
24,900 Euro
Overall Tuition Fee
31,400 Euro

Other Fees

Application Processing Fee
60 Euro
Enrollment Fee (EU/EFTA)
690 Euro
Enrollment Fee (Non EU/EFTA)
1,490 Euro

Application information

The application process for our study programs consists of two consecutive steps: a written application and a personal interview.
To apply for the Pre-Master program, submit your documents at the same time as the application for your future Master at MBS. First select your Master in the application process and then add the Pre-Master option in the further process.

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OTHER EXCITING MASTER’S PROGRAMS IN MUNICH

Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
International Marketing and Brand Management
MASTER’S
International Marketing and Brand Management
Sports Business and Communication
MASTER’S
Sports Business and Communication
International Business
MASTER’S
International Business

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Studienberater MBS: Uttamdeep Kaur, B.A.
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