FAQ

Yes, applicants with fewer than 210 ECTS credits but at least 180 ECTS credits are subject to a condition. This must be fulfilled by the time of registration for the Master's thesis.

The conditions are determined by the admissions committee in connection with the examination of the admission requirements. There are several ways to make up the missing ECTS, e.g. by attending additional modules at htw saar and/or a full-time practical phase (6 months).
Please contact the Director of Studies for information and recommendations for a possible course of study.

Yes, however, proof of the examinations taken to date with the provisional overall grade or average grade must be submitted with the application. In this case, the Bachelor's certificate must be submitted by the date of enrolment at the latest. This deadline is the end of April for the start of studies in the summer semester and the end of October for the start of studies in the winter semester.

Yes, but a maximum of 10 ECTS credits can be made up. The admissions committee determines individual
courses at the beginning of the degree program that are required for the subsequent qualification

Yes, this is generally possible if the content and scope of the coursework completed at another university corresponds to the
content and scope of modules on the Master's degree program in Marketing Science. In this case, please contact the Director of Studies first.

The following proofs are accepted:

• The presentation of an official document (e.g. passport or identity card) which shows that the applicant is a native English speaker.
• Proof from a state-recognized higher education institution which clearly shows that the applicant has a B2 level of English language skills at
  .
• The German Abitur certificate stating the level achieved or the German Abitur certificate stating that
  the required foreign language has been taken as an E course/proficiency course.
• School leaving certificate or degree certificate in the relevant foreign language as the language of instruction.
• Presentation of a valid certificate from a recognized external test (e.g. TOEFL, TOEIC, see also >>).

No

No

Allocation is based on the so-called numerus clausus procedure, analogous to the procedure in our Bachelor's degree programs. This means that places are allocated according to the average grade at the time of application.

No

No

No

The overall grade must be 2.9 or better at the time of application. However, the so-called selection threshold can only be determined retrospectively.
It depends in particular on the number of applicants and their academic performance.

Applicants with foreign university degrees first submit their foreign educational certificates to uni-assist >> for a preliminary examination.
Once the preliminary examination has been completed, applicants will receive a certificate from uni-assist confirming the result of the assessment of the educational certificates with the converted grade. With this certificate (VPD = preliminary examination documentation), the application is then submitted directly via the htw saar online application portal within the application deadline.

Yes, at a foreign university with which htw saar has concluded a cooperation agreement in the field of marketing. Before your stay abroad, you should clarify with the Director of Studies and the International Coordinator which credits earned abroad can be recognized.

Yes, the cooperation with a company can start at any time (usually at the beginning of the degree program). For this purpose, a cooperative study agreement must be concluded between the company, htw saar and the applicant. More information>>

Yes, the cooperation with a company can start at any time (usually at the beginning of the degree program). For this purpose, a contract for the cooperative study program
must be concluded between the company, htw saar and the applicant. More information>>

Yes, the Master's degree program in Marketing Science can be studied part-time. An individual study plan for each semester must be agreed with the Director of Studies. Modules worth at least 12 ECTS credits must be completed each semester. The part-time courses to be attended take place together with the regular courses of the degree program (no evening or weekend studies). The duration of the Master's degree program is regulated individually and depends on the number of modules completed per semester. Individual modules may be completed in cooperation with a company (e.g. Master's thesis).

If you have any questions about the course, please contact the Director of Studies, Prof. Dr. Tatjana König, tatjana.koenig@htwsaar.de