Management International (German-French Programme, BA and MA) HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law)
- Duration
- 9 semesters
- Language of instruction
- GermanEnglishFrench
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Next application deadline
- 31 May 2027 (winter semester)
- Language level required
- English: B2German: C1
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- BA, other degree
- Duration
- 9 semesters or more
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- Yes
- A Diploma supplement will be issued
- Yes
Language of instruction
- German
- English
- French
German, French, English
Programme description
Bachelor's part of the programme (semesters one to seven):
- First and second year at both the HWR Berlin and the ESCE Paris:
- Compact course "French Economy and Culture" for German students, general business administration, business administration, general micro- and macroeconomics, business informatics, social sciences, statistics, mathematics, business law, financial reporting, finance, Business French and English
- Fifth semester: Internship placement in the partner country
- Sixth and seventh semester at the HWR Berlin:
- Strategic management, Franco-German management, controlling, communication, international business law, business management, compact course "German Economy and Culture" for French students, Business French, German and English
- Specialisation in either marketing management, finance, accounting, global supply chain and operations management, human resources or strategic management
Master's part of the programme (semesters eight to ten) at the HWR Berlin and ESCE Paris:
- International management, international trade, sales
- Specialisation either in marketing management, international finance, accounting, HR, strategic management, or supply chain management
- internship (optional)
Programme structure
The programme is a combined BA/MA programme. After completing seven semesters of study, students are awarded the "Bachelor of Arts" by HWR Berlin. They then automatically proceed with the Master's part of the programme. After another three semesters, students are awarded the degrees "Master of Arts" or "Master of Science" (depending on their specialisation) by HWR Berlin and the "Grade Master" by ESCE Paris.
First-year courses are held in Berlin, second-year courses in Paris. During their fifth semester, students have to complete a six-month internship in a country of their partner language (German students in a French-speaking country, French students in a German-speaking country).
Students spend their sixth and seventh semesters at HWR Berlin.
Students then spend the first semester of their Master's programme in Berlin and their second semester in Paris. At the end, students choose where to spend their final semester - either in Berlin or in Paris.
This is a joint degree programme.
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
In cooperation with
École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur (ESCE) Paris
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Language training provided
- Training in intercultural skills
- Opportunities for students to work abroad
- International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Integrated internships
Six-month compulsory internship placement during fifth semester
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Winter semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
EU countries
|
1 April 2027
|
31 May 2027
|
Academic admissions requirements
- University entrance qualification or an entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences
- Applicants with very good knowledge of French, German, and English and a very good university entrance diploma are eligible for an oral interview held at the Berlin School of Economics and Law (partly in French).
- Motivation letter, CV
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
UNIcert® Deutsch
|
Total: UNIcert® III
|
telc Deutsch
|
Total: telc Deutsch C1
|
Goethe-Zertifikat
|
Total: Goethe-Zertifikat C1
|
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 5.5 / 9
|
UNIcert® English
|
Total: UNIcert® II
|
Cambridge English Qualifications
|
Total: B2 First
|
TOEIC
|
Total: 785 / 990
Reading: 385 / 495
Listening: 400 / 495
Writing: 150 / 200
Speaking: 160 / 200
|
Requirements for other languages
Minimum language level required, proof via official test required: French, level B2
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
Approx. 350 EUR per semester
Cost of living
Between 800 and 1,000 EUR monthly:
Student residence: 400 to 500 EUR
Health insurance: approx. 100 to 150 EUR
Part-time employment
There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.
Special promotion / funding of the programme
- Franco-German University (FGU)
Living & services
Support for international students
- Cultural and linguistic preparation
Course-specific language courses available
- English
- German
Accommodation
The German National Association for Student Affairs ("Studierendenwerk") and other institutions currently offer 15,600 rooms in student halls of residence throughout Berlin. Due to waiting lists, it is advised to get in contact with the service early on.
You can also look online for shared flats, e.g. here: www.wg-gesucht.de/en/.
Contact
Additional contact
- Name
- Sandrine Viard
- Phone
- +49 30308771352