Career prospects
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With the Master of Business Studies, you will deepen your knowledge of business administration and qualify for demanding specialist and leadership roles in business, consulting, or research. You will learn to analyze complex economic relationships, prepare strategic decisions, and develop scientifically sound solutions to current challenges.
Depending on your area of specialization and personal interests, a variety of career paths will open up to you. You will not be confined to a single job profile, but will work in fields where you can understand, evaluate, and help shape economic, organizational, and societal developments.
Typical Industries
Graduates work in a wide variety of organizations, such as:
- manufacturing, retail, IT, and service companies
- Banks, insurance companies, and other financial services
- Public administration and international organizations
- Associations, chambers of commerce, and advocacy groups
- NGOs and public-interest organizations
- Consulting firms, research institutes, and think tanks
Career prospects in the field of...
With the Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Taxation specialization, you’ll gain the qualifications needed for careers in finance, accounting, controlling, and taxation. You’ll learn to analyze financial trends, evaluate key business metrics, and provide strategic support for business decisions.
Possible career paths:
- Controller: You analyze key performance indicators, prepare reports, and support companies in making business decisions and achieving their goals.
- Finance Manager: You plan financing strategies, manage liquidity, and support investment decisions.
- Account Manager: You are responsible for annual financial statements, accounting processes, and the financial reporting of companies and organizations.
- Tax Specialist: You assist companies with tax-related issues and develop economically sound solutions.
- Risk Manager: You analyze financial or organizational risks and develop strategies to safeguard companies in the long term.
The Management & Marketing specialization, for example, prepares you for strategic roles, consulting, and sales and customer management. You’ll learn to analyze markets, understand target audiences, and actively shape change processes.
Possible career paths:
- Management Consultant: You support companies in making strategic decisions, optimizing processes, and driving organizational development.
- Marketing Manager: You develop marketing strategies, analyze target audiences, and oversee the launch of products or services in the market.
- Business Development Manager: You identify new business opportunities and develop growth strategies for companies.
- Customer Relationship Manager: You will shape customer relationships, develop sales strategies, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Strategy Development and Change Management Specialist: You support executives with strategic issues and oversee change processes at the structural level.
With a specialization in Digital Business, you will explore digitalization, innovation, and new business models. You will learn how to design digital transformation processes and prepare companies for future challenges.
Possible career paths:
- Digital Business Manager: You’ll develop digital strategies and support companies in implementing new technologies.
- Project Manager (e.g., for digitalization processes): You plan and coordinate digitalization projects and support change processes.
- Innovation Manager: You will develop new products, services, and business models.
- Product Manager: You oversee the development and market launch of new products and digital offerings.
- Digital Transformation Consultant: You advise companies on the development of digital processes and strategies.
Regardless of the specialization you choose, the Master of Business Studies also opens the door to a career in academia. Particularly successful graduates can pursue a Ph.D. and subsequently work in research and teaching. In addition to a Ph.D., opportunities are also available at:
- research institutes
- think tanks
- Research-based consulting or evaluation projects