Study management

The time it will take you to graduate in management at Kempten University of Applied Sciences depends on whether you are taking a bachelor’s or master’s degree. A bachelor’s degree programme usually comprises seven semesters. It consists of six semesters of studying theory plus one practical semester. If you take all exams as planned, you will graduate punctually with 210 ECTS credit points and the academic degree of either “Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)” or “Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)”. 

Master’s degree programmes usually lasts three or four semesters. After successful completion, you will receive, depending on the degree programme, the title “Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)”, “Master of Science (M.Sc.)” or “Master of Arts (M.A.)”. To obtain a master’s degree, you need to earn 90 or 120 ECTS .

In order to comply with the standard duration of studies, it is important to take all examinations on time and pass the required assessed modules and the bachelor’s or master’s thesis with grades of at least “sufficient”. On bachelor’s programmes, the practical semester must also be successfully completed and the credit points required for this must be achieved.

A practically focused degree in management at Kempten University of Applied Sciences offers excellent career prospects. Your career opportunities depend on whether you are aiming for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and which specific degree programme you choose.

With a bachelor’s degree, you could work in management consulting, marketing, human resources management, logistics, controlling, strategic planning, or project/product management, depending on your major and which specific degree. Managerial positions in medium-sized or large companies will also be on the cards. With an internationally oriented management degree, you will also be well prepared for positions in global organisations.

A master’s degree further expands your career prospects, for example for positions with managerial responsibilities, in research, or as a basis for a doctorate, for example at the Centre for Doctoral Studies in Transformation and Sustainable Development at Kempten University of Applied Sciences.

The wide-ranging content and high practical relevance of the degree programmes offer you top prospects for successfully kick-starting your career – both around the local region and internationally.

Most management degree programmes at Kempten University of Applied Sciences are designed for full-time study . However, if you would like to gain professional experience while studying, there are suitable options. Some degree programmes, such as Health Management and Social Management, will also run from Winter Semester 2025 as cooperative studies with additional practical work . On this track, you would spend two days a week in a company and three days studying at the university – the ideal way to combine theory and practice.

Some master’s degree programmes can also be studied on a part-time basis. This format offers you more flexibility and allows you to better combine studying with your career, to suit your personal circumstances.

The University Student Advisory Service will be happy to help you with any individual questions or regarding flexible study formats.

Most management degree programmes at Kempten University of Applied Sciences are designed to be studied on site . This means that you study on campus, benefit from direct exchange with lecturers and fellow students, and learn in a practical way.

The master’s degree programme in “Transformation and Sustainable Living Spaces – Reshape Tourism” is an exception. This degree programme is structured as a digital degree programme with attendance phases, combining online classes with blocks of modules taught face-to-face each semester. 

Our degree programmes also offer international options – so you can study for individual semesters or complete practical placements at one of over 100 Partner universities worldwide. This enables you to gain valuable international experience.

If you are unsure which study format is right for you, our University Student Advisory Service will be happy to assist.

To study management at Kempten University of Applied Sciences, you should be interested in economic, social and strategic issues . You should enjoy thinking analytically, communicating, organising and understanding how things fit together – qualities that will play an important role in your future career.

As a rule, to enrol on a bachelor’s degree programme, you will need to be eligible for admission to higher education, which usually means a high school or college leaving certificate (in Germany: “Abitur” or “Fachhochschulreife”). Some degree programmes may also require a pre-study internship or proof of certain language skills. It is particularly helpful if you have already gained some practical experience, for example a voluntary internship or involvement in school, clubs or project work.

For a master’s degree programme, you need to have completed your first degree in a relevant subject area, such as economics, social sciences or tourism. Depending on the degree programme, a certain grade point average (e.g. 2.5 or 3.0), professional experience or proof of relevant methodological knowledge may be required. Some programmes also require language skills or ECTS Credit Points in specific subject areas. You can find the specific requirements in the relevant Programme and Examination Regulations (“SPO”), or ask the University Student Advisory Service.

A strong interest in future-oriented management issues and a willingness to take on responsibility are the best foundation for your studies.

Admissions to the bachelor’s degree programmes in management at Kempten University of Applied Sciences are not capped (no “numerus clausus” or “NC”) at the moment. If you meet the formal admission requirements, you can apply directly.

For master’s degree programmes a certain final grade in your previous degree programme is required. Depending on the degree programme, this could be a minimum grade of 2.5 (“good”) or 3.0 (“satisfactory”), for example. Additional requirements such as a relevant first degree or proof of language skills may also be necessary. You can find the exact requirements in the subject-specific information about the degree programme in question.

In the field of management, Kempten University of Applied Sciences offers various opportunities to combine study and practical experience. These bachelor’s degree programmes can be studied both full-time and in dual / cooperative format:

• Health Management
• Social Services Management
• Industrial Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering for Technology and Sustainability

Two additional options with extra practical experience are also available: Studying on a degree programme with extended practice enables you to combine a regular bachelor’s degree with longer practical placements at a company. The content of these placements is closely matched to your progression with studies. You can opt for this format until the fourth semester.

Combined degree programmes link studying for a bachelor’s degree with formal vocational training. This means you would earn a double qualificationthat is highly valued by many companies.

The master’s degree programmes in fields of management can be studied full-time, or possibly part-time, with the option of choosing the format with extended practical experience.

The subject matter covered in a management degree at Kempten University of Applied Sciences depends on which specific programme you choose. You can generally expect a well-founded education in economics, covering topics such as business administration, economics, marketing, human resources management, controlling, business law and corporate management.

Depending on the degree programme, the focus might also lie on areas such as social services and healthcare, technological innovation or international markets. On the Business Administration degree programme, you will learn how to analyse economic relationships, develop strategies and manage companies sustainably, amongst other things. Social and Health Services Management focuses on social law, health economics and public management. The master’s degree programme in Transformation and Sustainable Living Spaces – Reshape Tourism covers topics such as sustainable regional development, tourism policy and social transformation.

In addition, there are also interdisciplinary programmes that combine technical expertise with management skills, such as Industrial Engineering – Mechanical Engineering or Technical Innovation and Product Management. These degree programmes qualify you for performing sophisticated tasks at the interface between technology and business.

All degree programmes offer practical teaching formats, project work, a close link between theory and application, and the opportunity to choose your own specialisations – for example with your elective modules, periods spent abroad and practical semester. This will prepare you optimally for a future-oriented career in business, administration or social institutions.

Whether a management degree is right for you depends on your interests, strengths and goals . If you enjoy planning, organising, making decisions, and find the workings of economics intriguing, you’re already very much on the right path. An interest in social issues, intercultural exchange or technological innovations can also be a good starting point, depending on which degree programme you choose.

If you are an analytical thinker, enjoy taking on responsibility and want to play an active role in shaping economic processes, a degree in management offers you the right platform. The degree programmes at Kempten University of Applied Sciences enable you to choose your personal area of expertise – for example in business administration, social sciences, technology or tourism.

If you want to not only understand but also apply management and think ahead, you will find the right degree programme for your future right here.

The management degree programmes at Kempten University of Applied Sciences offer you a wide range of opportunities to gain international experience. Even though you will generally study right here on campus, many programmes offer the option of spending some time abroad. For example, you can spend a semester at one of our 100+ partner universities worldwide .

This not only allows you to deepen your knowledge in a new environment, but also to develop important intercultural skills –the ideal basis for an international career in management.

The structure of a semester depends on whether you are studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

On a bachelor’s programme, you generally start by studying the foundation course. The first two semesters cover basic economic, legal, social or analytical topics – depending on which degree programme you choose.

From semester three on, you study modules on the advanced course, focusing more intensively on your major subjects, working on practical projects and preparing for your practical semester . Your fifth semester is generally spent in a company or institution that is thematically related to your degree programme, giving you valuable insights into everyday working life and allowing you to apply your knowledge in a targeted manner.

On our master’s degree programmes, which last three or four semesters depending on the subject, the focus is on intensifying your scientific knowledge and skillstogether with international perspectives and/or leadership skills. You will work on complex case studies, develop your own projects and set your personal priorities with your choice of compulsory elective modules. The final semester is devoted to your master’s thesis, which you will often write in close cooperation with partners in industry or research institutions.

The precise structure might vary slightly depending on the degree programme, type of degree and faculty. The degree programme pages offer a detailed overview.