Flexible and practice-oriented Master's degree in Business Administration in Automotive Management
Boost your career: Achieve higher positions and more responsibility
Are you looking for more responsibility in the automotive industry? Our Master’s degree program offers you the ideal opportunity for your next career step. You don’t have to interrupt your career, as the Master’s degree is obtained while working.
Thanks to the flexible study organization with a combination of attendance times, evening online lectures and self-study, you can combine your studies, career and leisure time in the best possible way. Our practice-oriented course content combines scientific know-how with innovative skills. You will integrate these into your day-to-day work in the automotive industry. In addition to specialist knowledge, we promote your personal development to strengthen your leadership skills in the dynamic automotive industry.
Study with Germany's best-known automotive expert
Stefan Bratzel has been a lecturer and course director for Automotive Management at the FHDW in Bergisch Gladbach since April 2004. He also heads theCenter of Automotive Management (CAM), an affiliated institute of the FHDW. His research focuses on the conditions for the success of automotive manufacturers and suppliers as well as the future of mobility. He analyzes innovation trends in the automotive industry and business models of large IT groups in order to derive theses on the future of mobility. Bratzel is a recognized industry expert and is one of the most quoted automotive economists in Germany’s media.
Stefan Bratzel in the media
Car summit in the Chancellery: Will the e-car subsidy continue?
ARD Morgenmagazin: Recycling of electric vehicles
Master's excursion to Sillicon Valley
Our Automotive Master’s students went on an excursion to California: they immersed themselves in the world of Android Automotive on the Google Tasman Campus and experienced innovative technologies such as the Digital Key. At Stanford University, they discussed the future of autonomous driving with Prof. Dr. Sven Beiker. Visits to BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla offered exclusive insights into autonomous driving and AI. These experiences were complemented by test drives in autonomous mode and various tests at Lucid Motors. To the Studi-VLOG.
Develop your skills further
The Automotive Management specialization provides comprehensive knowledge in the areas of automotive business, technology and innovation management. It covers topics such as vehicle development, production management, sales and marketing in the automotive industry as well as future trends such as electromobility and autonomous driving. The focus is on the strategic planning and management of processes along the automotive value chain. Graduates are prepared to take on management positions in the automotive industry and develop innovative solutions for the challenges facing the sector.
Facts & advantages
- 595€ per month
- Start: October
- 120 ECTS
- Master of Arts
- Online lectures: 2 x weekly, attendance: 2 weekends per semester, usually every second Saturday
- Excursions to top automotive addresses
Get up to 42% of your tuition costs back!
This includes tuition fees, travel costs, book expenses, office supplies and much more. Check which benefits you are entitled to as part of your income tax return. It is important to seek individual advice from a tax advisor you trust.
Your advantages of the part-time FHDW degree program
Boost your Career
Reach higher professional positions and take on more responsibility!
Personal Growth
Expand your knowledge of leadership, communication and innovation.
Combining studies and career
Enjoy the flexibility of combining your studies and career in the best possible way. With adapted study times and online lectures, you can ideally organize your learning workload and at the same time find enough space for work and leisure.
Knowledge transfer
Experience effective knowledge transfer through experienced lecturers and tried-and-tested teaching content. Use case studies, seminar and project work to expand your professional skills and gain new perspectives.
Network: Establishing contacts with fellow students and lecturers
Build up valuable contacts with fellow students and lecturers during your studies. Our network offers you the opportunity to establish long-term relationships and benefit from the experience of others.
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Requirements & application
1st degree
Bachelor’s, Master’s or Diploma degree.
2. knowledge of English
A further requirement for the course is proof of English proficiency at B2 level, which can be provided by means of certificates, stays abroad or a separate language test.
3rd admission interview
We conduct an admissions interview with all applicants. You should allow about an hour for this. We will talk about whether the degree program you have chosen is the right one for you, how you can ensure a good work-study balance and what your career goals are.
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