The perfect combination of business, IT and soft skills
Organising business processes well. This is the core of every successful business model. With our master's programme we teach the tools needed for this – the analysis, optimisation and monitoring of processes. No matter how large and complex the business is. We focus on the flow of money and information within IT solutions.
Programme content and structure
The standard period of study for our master's degree programme is three semesters. The first semester focuses on the basics, from supply chain management and consulting methods to business process management. The second semester builds on this, for example when it comes to business strategies and data warehousing. In the third semester, you will write your thesis, either outside the university with contact to industry or at the university.
Entry requirements
A first degree and English language proficiency are required to apply for a "Business Consulting" study place.
In detail: We require a first, above-average, professionally qualifying university degree in the field of economics, computer science, business informatics or a related field, which involved at least three years of full-time study resulting in a bachelor's, master's, magister, a diploma recognised in Germany, or equivalent. In terms of language skills, proof of English language proficiency of at least TOEFL IBT 76 or IELTS Academic 6.0 or equivalent must be provided. Only native speakers from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and anyone who has completed a university degree in these countries do not need to send proof of English language proficiency. German language skills do not need to be proven - but we encourage all our students to take part in the free German courses at the university.
Your application
The application period runs from 15 April to 15 October. The course only starts once a year on 1 March, i.e. in the summer semester. We send out our admission letters by post at the end of December and at the same time by email so that students can apply for a visa as early as possible. If you move or change your email address, we need this information immediately so that we can keep in touch.
Please send your application to the following address: Ms Sabina Tomas, BCM, Furtwangen University, Robert-Gerwig-Platz 1, 78120 Furtwangen, Germany.
We will send an automatic confirmation of receipt. This can take up to three weeks. It is not necessary to send a confirmation of dispatch by post.
What's included
BCM Study and Examination Regulations (SPO):
- Download file:General Master SPO
- Download file:BCM SPO
- Download file:BCM Admission Regulations
- Download file:BCM Tuition Fees Regulations
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Special features
Your career prospects
Blue skies ahead
Business consulting professionals are trained to become all-rounders with the ability to find creative solutions. Our graduates have a comprehensive knowledge of business administration, accounting, logistics and corporate management as well as the use and application of modern information technologies. Students receive practical training in analysing the flow of goods, money and information in companies, particularly in the industrial sector, and in developing competently evaluated concepts for designing optimal business processes. BCM graduates are able to select or design, adapt, integrate and introduce comprehensive application systems at company level, including user training and support.
Professional responsibilities may include:
- Process management in companies of all sizes and industries
- Design and development of database systems and business intelligence concepts
- Use of business and logistics knowledge as a basis for the introduction of new standard software
- Use of standard software to implement logistics and business processes
- Application of methodology to manage projects and companies (e.g. consulting companies)
- Profile enhancement for more targeted communication with the market
Sought-after expertise
The demand for consultants with this profile is extremely high and is growing steadily. There are currently around 11,000 consulting firms in Germany. Twenty of the large consulting firms alone employ more than 5,000 people. In addition, solution providers that market standard software or software packages require around the same number of employees. The demand for specialists in this area cannot currently be met.
BCM graduates can choose from a variety of career paths in different areas, from management to information technology. Graduates of this degree programme can get off to a flying start in any business area or industry around the world!
Here are just a few possible career paths:
- SAP consulting
- Business process consulting
- Supply chain management consulting
- Consulting for Business Intelligence
- Business analysis
- Software engineering
- Financial consulting
