Management and Data Science

Data-driven technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things are changing the business models, processes, and structures of companies of all sizes and in all industries. Students of the English-taught Bachelor’s degree program in Management and Data Science (B.Sc.) learn to analyze and use data to develop and implement economic and social innovations.

The program is located at the interface of economics and computer science. Students receive a sound education in business management and acquire broad expertise in all business processes and fields of activity, from accounting to marketing and logistics. In doing so, all subjects are systematically examined with a view to aspects of data science. Thus, students develop the necessary skills to understand key technological developments such as artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning holistically, to make them usable considering economic and social requirements, and to constantly reflect on the ethical dimensions of their application. The program places a particular focus on family-run and medium-sized companies.

Graduates of the program are able to shape and apply data-driven technological developments. As responsible business managers, they make technically and economically sound decisions, optimize processes, and implement business models that meet both economic and social requirements. They are thus excellently qualified to start a career in national and international companies in a wide range of sectors, as well as to continue their studies in a Master’s degree program.

The program contains interactive small-class lectures, exercises, discussion based seminars, excursions, and research projects. All modules of the program seamlessly integrate managerial and technological aspects, stimulating a holistic perspective on data-driven business challenges. Thereby, students acquire competencies in all major fields of management and learn how data science can be efficiently used in a digitally transforming business environment. A strong normative fundament and quantitative competencies qualify students to conduct own research projects to create data-driven management solutions. Real-world projects with leading companies and multifaceted electives – with a particular focus on digital transformation and family enterprise – promote a customized study experience.

The language of instruction for this program is English.

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• What are the steps of the application process?
• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill?
• Important information about your application from the TUM school

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Letter of Motivation
• if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional)
• Passport
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents.

• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (certified copy)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

Application period for the winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure evaluating your ability to successfully manage the particular qualitative requirements of the Bachelor’s program.

In the first stage, your overall secondary school grades, your grades in subject-specific courses, and any relevant practical experience or additional qualifications will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted or invited to an admission interview.

We assess your application considering your final Abitur grade (or GPA) and your four individual half-year grades (Halbjahresnoten) in English, Mathematics and an Advanced Natural Science.
For applicants who do not provide the individual grades in the mentioned subjects, we will assess your application considering the final grade (GPA) of your university entrance qualification and your performance in the admission interview.

• Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• Regulations on Aptitude Assessment (PDF 145 KB)