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The Master in Automotive Management programme at EBS Universität
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Master in Automotive Management

The automotive industry is one of the largest and strongest industries in the world. With our Master in Automotive Management programme, you will acquire the managerial skill set to excel in an international arena and put your career in the fast lane - be it as a manufacturer or supplier or as a manager in related service industries such as analysis institutes, financial institutions or consultancies.

At a glance

  • Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
  • Double Degree: possible plus one additional semester
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  • Focus: International Business Administration, Management
  • Start: Fall and spring term
  • Study duration: Regular Track: 20 months, Accelerated Track: 16 months each as full time study model
  • Achievable ECTS: Regular Track: 120 credits, Accelerated Track: 90 credits
  • Investment: Regular Track 26,040 euro, Accelerated Track 18,090 euro
  • Language: English

Studying at EBS

  • Entire study course in English
  • Distinguished several times as one of the best universities in Germany
  • An integrated semester abroad
  • More than 200 partner universities
  • Flexibly structured programme with a wide range of specialisation options
  • Small study groups with individual support and coaching
  • Strong corporate network
  • Studying in Germany with all the locational advantages of the Rhine-Main region
  • Excellent job-chances and above-average entry salary
  • Information about our Preparation Semester

Application

Deadlines for applications do not exist here.
Every applicant gets an individual appointment for a personal application procedure. This means: We look forward to receiving your application at any time!

To start your application, please submit the following documents or proofs to us:

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS or an equally acknowledged degree
  • Proof of at least 8 weeks of practical experience
  • English language certificate (TOEFL iBT, IELTS or equivalent)
  • Valid GMAT or GRE

Coronavirus: Important information

Given the extraordinary circumstances of the Coronavirus, we would also like to inform you of the following options to enable you to apply to EBS Universität for fall term 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation.

Applicants based in countries where the online GMAT and/or GRE options are not available will be reviewed on a case-to-case basis and will instead be offered our internal GMAT substitute (EBSgrad).

Dates

12 January 2022
Start of spring term

29 August 2022
Start of fall term

10 February 2022
Online Info Session MSc Business Studies and MBA

Good to know

  • Recommendation for non-EU applicants: Please apply well in advance (for spring term 2022 latest, by the end of September and for fall term 2022, by the end of May), considering the visa process duration in your respective country.

  • If you have not completed your first degree in business administration, we offer you a Preparation Semester. It will qualify you for the Master in Automotive Management programme and our other regular Master of Science programmes.

  • For the Accelerated Track, the qualifying degree must have been earned in a business studies subject involving 210 ECTS. In addition, at least one semester must have been completed outside the country of your home university.

  • Early application is worthwhile. This will ensure that you have enough time to take care of everything necessary before starting your studies, such as applying for a visa or discussing details with your employer.

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Markus Herzger, Contact Person Master in Automotive Management
Markus Herzger, MA
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Rankings and Accreditations

Top tier in business administration and law

CHE Ranking 2020/21

The CHE Hochschulranking is the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of German universities. It includes data about studies, teaching, equipment and research, and students’ assessments of the learning conditions at their university in the ranking. The annual DIE ZEIT study guide publishes the results. For some subjects, the ranking also considers the reputation of the departments among professors. In addition to the comparative criteria, prospective students can choose from a wide range of descriptive features on study and teaching. EBS Universität is represented in the subject areas of Business Administration and Law and has consistently achieved excellent results over the past years. In 2020, EBS Universität was again in the upper field of the leading group in the majority of categories for both subjects and was able to strengthen its position further.

No. 1 in Germany and No. 12 in Western Europe

Eduniversal
Best Masters Ranking Top 2021: Innovation and Project Management

The annual Eduniversal Master Ranking is also – like the Manager Magazin ranking – provided by the SMBG. The ranking focuses on the quality of each Master program involved in the ranking, including Master and MBA programs. It considers data provided by the school, the score achieved by the level of Palme of Excellence and the reputation amongst recruiters. Furthermore, the ranking takes the satisfaction of students currently enrolled in the respective program into account.

Accreditation

FIBAA Premium Seal
Accreditation for the following study programmes:

  • Law Studies
  • Master in Automotive Management

The accreditation agency Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) awards the Premium Seal to study programmes that demonstrate excellent quality in study and teaching as part of a FIBAA accreditation process. This unique distinction provides prospective students, graduates, universities, and the job market with reliable information about the outstanding quality of the degree programme.

Business Administration in top 10

WirtschaftsWoche
University Ranking 2021

The WirtschaftsWoche ranking is published by the economic magazine WirtschaftsWoche every year and is based on a survey carried out by Universum. Universum is an internationally recognised Employer-Branding specialist. The magazine asks HR managers from German companies which university graduates they consider remarkably competent in their activities for the survey. EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht is part of this ranking every year in business administration and Law. Overall, EBS Universität has achieved excellent results in recent years.

Membership

AACSB Business Education Alliance

EBS Business School is an educational member part of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Business Education Alliance, which is the world’s largest network of business schools and organisations focused on the advancement of business education and which has around 900 members. Within the network, the members from different areas of education, research, and practice can exchange best practices at various events. In addition, the partnership is a prerequisite in gaining AACSB accreditation.

No. 10 in Germany

QS
World University Rankings: Business & Management Studies 2020

No. 6 in Germany

U-Multirank
Business Studies Comparison 2020

U-Multirank is an international and independent initiative initiated by the European Commission to evaluate colleges and universities. With the evaluation of more than 1,700 universities from over 90 countries, U-Multirank is one of the most comprehensive and detailed evaluation programmes for universities worldwide. In Germany, U-Multirank carries out the study in cooperation with the CHE Hochschulranking. The U-Multirank represents a classification of the participating universities into five performance profiles. These profiles are 1. teaching and learning, 2. research, 3. knowledge transfer, 4. international orientation and 5. regional engagement.

Top 25 performing universities in student mobility

U-Multirank
2019 Top Performers

U-Multirank is an international and independent initiative initiated by the European Commission to evaluate colleges and universities. With the evaluation of more than 1,700 universities from over 90 countries, U-Multirank is one of the most comprehensive and detailed evaluation programmes for universities worldwide. In Germany, U-Multirank carries out the study in cooperation with the CHE Hochschulranking. The U-Multirank represents a classification of the participating universities into five performance profiles. These profiles are 1. teaching and learning, 2. research, 3. knowledge transfer, 4. international orientation and 5. regional engagement.

The Study Programmme

DOES AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT SUIT ME?

The Master in Automotive Management is a specialised education for the traditional and strong industry. In this programme, you will deeply discuss and explore the central topics of the automotive industry. You will be perfectly prepared for a career in the automotive industry (manufacturers and suppliers) or in related service industries (analysis institutes, banks, consulting firms, etc.). The programme will provide you with state-of-the-art management know-how as well as industry-relevant expertise at a high academic level. As a junior executive, you will be able to understand the challenges of the industry and actively shape the future of the industry.

If you study Automotive Management at EBS, you will experience an optimal interaction of theory and practice. This is supported by a regular exchange with German automobile manufacturers, suppliers, mobility associations and politicians. Excursions, case studies, expert workshops and guest lectures enable you to get in touch with our corporate partners so you can set the course for your professional future.

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Programme Structure

YOUR EDUCATION IN AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT

We designed the Master’s programmes at EBS Universität to suit your individual needs and interests. The basic modules enable you to deepen your general knowledge of business management and refine your leadership skills. In the specialised modules, you can expand your management know-how and acquire in-depth knowledge in the areas of your choice. The programme takes three semesters and concludes with your Master’s thesis – often cooperating with a company. You spend two semesters at EBS and the last semester for your stay abroad at one of our more than 200 partner universities.

Accelerated Track: If you fulfil the requirements and already have international experience, you can shorten the Master’s programme by a semester abroad. The accelerated track will save you time and get you to your desired career goal faster.

International Track: The international track comprises two semesters at EBS and one semester at one of our partner universities abroad.

German Track: The German track is an option designed explicitly for non-German speaking students who have mandatory German classes each semester. In the 3rd semester, you will not go abroad but stay at EBS. It allows you to learn more about the country and its culture and improve your prospects for a career in Germany.

Double degree: We enable you to gain an international degree (MBA or Master) in addition to your EBS degree. Extend your studies abroad by one semester at one of our partner universities and receive a double degree. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain more expertise in a broader international context and expand your range of career opportunities in the global job market.

BEST CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH A MASTERS DEGREE IN AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT

All students in the Master programme attend the same basic modules, which allows you to share experiences and thoughts with Master students of other specialisations and learn from each other. The basic modules prepare you for your future research work and support you in refining your leadership qualities. In the fundamental studies, you will learn interdisciplinary, personality-related skills. These include the view beyond one’s nose, ethical conduct or the ability to reflect. They are essential success factors for your professional career. Personal Mastery also includes methods of time and self-management, working in teams, stress management and practical learning.

Customised mandatory & elective modules

The Master in Automotive Management contains a total of seven mandatory specialisation modules. These are tailored to the automotive industry and provide a solid foundation for meeting the business challenges of this sector.

Course of studies

START: FALL TERM

Programme structure Master in Automotive Management, start fall term

START: SPRING TERM

Programme structure Master in Automotive Management, start spring term

Curriculum

Business Administration
Personal Development & Competencies
Academic Research & Writing
Internship & Semester Abroad
Other Achievements

Business Administration

Personal Development & Competencies

Academic Research & Writing

Internship & Semester Abroad

Other Achievements

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Student Life

Student life on campus

Life on EBS campus is diverse, international and characterised by the outstanding commitment of our students. Due to the small number of students per intake and group, students know each other on campus and experience a family atmosphere that is noticeable beyond the lectures. Our students’ sense of togetherness is extraordinary. The unique EBSpirit is born of our values of commitment, solidarity, thirst for knowledge and reliability. The common goal is to achieve great things, time and time again. And it works: with self-organised congresses, cultural events and much more.

Your study location – Living and learning in the Rheingau

The Rheingau is known worldwide for its Riesling, as are the fortresses, Castles and abbeys along the Rhine. You can find the UNESCO World Heritage Site Upper Middle Rhine Valley with Loreley and Drosselgasse only a few kilometres downriver. Every year, many tourists visit this region, which has so much to offer. Whether gastronomic, sporting or cultural, Oestrich-Winkel in the Rheingau provides plenty of variety for leisure activities.

The EBS campus in Oestrich-Winkel is also home to one of these historic, fascinating buildings in the Rheingau - Schloss Reichartshausen. Close to the Rhine and surrounded by vineyards, teaching and learning take place at this location in a unique environment. In addition to offices for teaching staff and service departments, the castle also houses several lecture rooms and representative event rooms.

Student services at EBS

Your study experience and success is important to us. To make it easier for you to start your studies and to guide you optimally through the study programme, we offer personal support and various services:

Job Opportunities

WHAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DO I HAVE WITH A DEGREE IN AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT?

Many graduates of EBS Universität are managers in the executive site today. Personal development plays a decisive role during studies. Our Coaching-Service helps you discover your strengths and promotes them. Our network of alumni doesn’t just provide a lookout of your possibilities after graduating – you can also use it for your career progression.

More than 200 corporate partners support and accompany the students at the EBS Universität. Among them are many prestigious Dax-corporations and economic law offices. Together with our partners, we perfectly mesh theory and practice in the right mixture.

Most of our graduates receive their first job offer during their studies or at last three months after graduating (86 %). The prestigious degree of the EBS Universität also clearly distinguishes in wages: The starting salary of our master graduates averages 64.000 euro (Employment Report 2017).

EBS graduates are broadly based and have a high level of professional competence. Both enable them to work in all major functional areas of a company. With the Master of Science in Automotive Management (MSc), you will gain profound knowledge of all central issues in the automotive industry, both in a national and an international context. Important suppliers, such as the numerous “hidden champions” at home and abroad, are looking for young professionals with in-depth knowledge of the industry. Furthermore, numerous start-ups reshape the automotive sector, which requires customer-oriented experts who can meet the future mobility challenges with sophisticated strategies.

Study Abroad

WHAT CAN I EXPECT WHEN I STUDY IN GERMANY?

EBS Universität is among Germanys best universities, especially if you want to study abroad in English. Since our study programmes are held in English, and our degrees have a high international standing, we traditionally attract many international students. As an abroad student, you may find some peculiarities in the German working world and way of life that are new to you. We support you in the best possible way by putting English-speaking specialists at your side. Besides, we offer you support in all administrative processes, from certificates to accommodation.

  • Administration: forms, applications, certificates
  • Organisation: accommodation, infrastructure
  • Personal Networking: student initiatives, joint events
  • Professional Networking: Partner Company Network
  • Sights and excursion destinations in Rheingau and Hesse

Application

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME?

The master in automotive management at the EBS Universität cultivates leading personalities who help shape the economy and society. That process starts with selecting suitable characters for our programme.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To take part in the Master Selection Process, you are required to submit the following documents:

  • Bachelor Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits
  • Accelerated Track: Bachelor degree in Business Studies with a minimum of 210 ECTS credits and at least one semester abroad
  • Have completed at least eight weeks of internships during or after your first degree
  • English language certificate (TOEFL iBT: at least 90, IELTS: 7, or equivalent. For Master German Track additionally TOEFL iTP: 580). Training and tests are also possible at the EBS Language Center
  • Valid GMAT or GRE with good quantitative results or participation in our internal EBSgrad test. Training and tests are also possible at the EBS Language Center

If you fulfil all requirements after a detailed evaluation, you will receive an invitation to an individual selection interview.

If you have not completed your first degree in business administration, we offer you a Preparation Semester. It will qualify you for the Master in Automotive Management programme and our other regular Master of Science programmes.

THE MASTER SELECTION DAY: YOUR INDIVIDUAL SELECTION INTERVIEW

As part of our multi-stage application process, we examine the performance and study ability of each applicant. We take the utmost care in this process since we only accept the most suitable applicants.

If your application documents meet our admission requirements, we will invite you to an individual 45-minute interview. During this interview, we will check your motivation and social skills. The decisive factors are performance and learning motivation, the social-communicative profile, the willingness to take social responsibility and the applicant’s initiative.

Such a selection procedure is exhausting and exciting at the same time. We know this and relieve our applicants by communicating the results as quickly as possible. It provides planning security – for all parties involved. If you are accepted, we are excited to welcome you to our campus at the beginning of the semester. You find the dates in the overview at the top of the page.

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Tuition Fees

WHAT ARE THE TUITION FEES FOR THE MASTER IN AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT?

The quality of teaching is our focus: EBS Universität represents one of the best management programmes throughout the German-speaking world. As a private university, we finance ourselves to a large extent from tuition fees.

  • One-time enrolment fee: 690 euro
  • Tuition fee per semester: 7,950 euro
  • Examination fee Master´s thesis (MSC): 1,500 euro
  • Total: 26,040 euro

We want to make the programme accessible for any excellent applicant – independent of their economic situation. Decisive factors are your performance, motivation and personality. The choice of financing options for a study programme is diverse, and often a combination of the various options can be useful. Please take a look at our scholarships and student finance options to find out which offer suits you best.

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Programme Benefits

WHAT BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED IN THE STUDY FEES?

At EBS Universität, you won’t experience an ordinary business administration programme. We set a high standard and cultivate leaders and top performers.

  • Repeatedly honoured: The EBS Universität regularly ranks top tier in university rankings (e.g. in Multirank, Business Studies Comparison 2017).

  • Higher salary: The starting salary of our master graduates averages 64.000 € (Employment Report 2017).

  • Strongly in demand: Most students receive their first job offer during their studies, or at the latest 3 months after graduation (Employment Report 2017).

  • Easier access into management level: We arrange internships in companies such as Accenture, BCG, BMW, Danone, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, L’Oréal, Morgan Stanley, P&G, PWC and others.

  • Highly intensive support: Small groups, high practical relevance, skills development, individual coaching – we support you the best way possible!

  • Semester abroad and double degree: You’ll either spent a semester or half of your study-time at one of our first-class partner universities.

  • The whole programme is in English: The programme at the EBS Universität meets international standards, in an internationally imprinted environment. That’s why all classes and events are, of course, in English.

  • Take advantage of our unique offer even without a business degree: EBS Universität offers you the opportunity to gain all the business knowledge you need in our Preparation Semester.

Voices

To expand my mobility and the automotive industry expertise, I decided to start a Master’s programme in Automotive Management after studying Automotive Management in my bachelor studies. The Master of Science at EBS has a high practical relevance through exciting and innovative course modules, guest speakers, field studies and projects. In particular, the professors, well-known corporate partners and equally motivated fellow students made my daily student life an unforgettable experience. In addition to the teaching, the student body is very cohesive. The students support each other and work together rather than against each other.

Tim Brinker
Tim Brinker
Master in Automotive Management student (fall term intake 2020) // working student and master thesis at e&Co

EBS Universität not only offers unique Master’s programmes, but it has also provided me with a perfect platform to build my network, study with many different people, and build my career.

Lin Shi
Lin Shi
EBS alumna // Pan-EU Online Marketing Specialist at Hyundai Mobis

EBS provides more than just academic excellence – workshops, training programmes and the course content lead to professional success.

Maximilian Stratmann
Max Stratmann
EBS alumnus // Chief Sales Officer bei Scanbot // Co-Founder & Managing-Partner bei Piu Clothing

With highly motivated students in small seminar groups, we can maintain high standards and use cutting-edge teaching methods.

Markus Kreutzer
Prof. Markus Kreutzer, PhD
Professor of Strategic and International Management

Impressions

Stuying at EBS Business School

Digital skills

Programming languages, professional data analysis or information management, we teach you the suitable digital skills you need to exploit the potential of a digitised world and to take a proactive apporach to new developments.

Workspace in the library
Stuying at EBS Business School

Practice-oriented

Mandatory internships are an integral part of the curriculum. You learn to apply your theoretical knowledge in your job. You will also receive intensive support at the start of your career from our Career Services Center and will also be in touch with corporate representatives during your studies.

View from the Kiep Center
Stuying at EBS Business School

Languages

You have the opportunity to participate in language courses, either to consolidate existing proficiency or to learn new languages. Here, you benefit from excellent and intensive training from native speakers in very small groups. Apart from Chinese (Mandarine), English, French, Russian and Spanish the EBS Language Center also offers numerous other languages during the semester.

Students studying together
Stuying at EBS Business School

Academic

You learn to work purely academically - providing an excellent foundation for your further studies or a university career.

Workspace in the library
Stuying at EBS Business School

Skills

We equip you with the skills and methodical expertise you require to take on management tasks and social responsibility in a highly dynamic environment.

Seating area in the Kiep Center
Stuying at EBS Business School

Overarching

Economics and law belong together: you profit from a close academic interaction between EBS Business School and EBS Law School.

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