Business Administration and Economics - Vocational Teacher Education for Specialized Bachelor

The Master's degree in teaching for prospective students who already have a university degree!

The Master's degree in "Business Administration and Economics - Vocational Teacher Education for Specialized Bachelor" is aimed at those who have already completed a degree (Bachelor's, Master's or Diplom) in Business Administration and Economics and wish to qualify as a Vocational Teacher Education for Specialized Education.

Building on the Business Administration and Economics degree already completed, students study a general education subject (German, English, Protestant Religion, Islamic Religion, Catholic Religion, Physics, Computer Science or Mathematics) as well as vocational and business education and the didactics of the vocational subject (Business Administration and Economics). It is no longer necessary to study a vocational subject, as this is already covered by the Bachelor's or Diplom degree.

Facts

Standard period of study:
4 semesters
Language of instruction:
German
Admission:
admission-free
Start of studies:
Winter semester
Degree:
Master of Education

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The Master of Education qualifies you to enter the period of school-based training called the Referendariat and subsequently for a career as a school teacher.

In addition to a career in education, graduates are also offered jobs that require knowledge transfer and leadership skills.

This degree course builds on the Business Administration and Economics degree you have already completed. In order to qualify for the teaching profession, you will study a general education subject, vocational and business education content and the didactics of your vocational subject (Business Administration and Economics).

You can choose a general education subject:

German
English
Protestant religion
Computer science
Islamic religion
Catholic Religion
Mathematics
Physics

Regulations

Every degree has sets of regulations which govern access, admissions, examinations and the structure of the program. More concrete information on the structure of the program is provided here:

Regulations Master of Vocational Education for Specialized Bachelor

Program Schedule

Program schedules are an example of how the degree program may be structured.

Program Schedule for the Master's degree program - 120 LP

For the vocational subjects Electrical Engineering, Metals Engineering, Nursing Science, Social Education and Business Administration and Economics

	General education subject - 63 CP		Vocational and business education - 39 CP
1st semester	Optional subjects: German English Protestant religion Computer Science	Islamic Religion Catholic Religion Mathematics Physics	Introduction to the theories, structures, and functions of vocational education - 5 CP	Didactics of vocational subject areas - 7 CP (The content differs depending on the vocational subject area).		General teaching practice - 9 CP Preparation Practical phase (school internship) 5 weeks Follow-up
2nd semester		Islamic Religion Catholic Religion Mathematics Physics			Vocational Didactics - Advanced studies 9 CP
3rd semester	(The content differs depending on the general education subject)		Structures and functions of vocational education - Advanced studies - 9 CP		Vocational Didactics - Advanced studies 9 CP
4th semester		Master's thesis - 15 CP Master's colloquium - 3 CP (can be written/completed either in the general education subject or in vocational and business education).

You can only be admitted to this degree program if you already have a qualified degree (Bachelor's, Master's or Diplom) in Business Administration and Economics or a comparable subject. You must have completed 120 credit points in Business Administration and Economics, including your Bachelor's thesis.

In addition, you must provide evidence of vocational and business education and/or (subject) didactic skills amounting to 15 credit points. Study and examination achievements or relevant knowledge and skills acquired outside the university can be recognized for this. If you do not already provide evidence of these competencies in your application, you must acquire them by the time you complete your Master's degree. You can find more information in the access and admission regulations.

Applicants with international certificates must have sufficient knowledge of German.

This subject is admission-free.

If you would like to choose English as a subject, you must provide proof of English language skills in accordance with the regulations on special access requirements for studying English/Anglophone Studies.

All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.

German and international applicants can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under Master's degree programs (two subjects).

The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?

Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.

The student advisory service answers specific questions about the course content.