Economic Chemistry, Master of Science

Admission Requirements

With your Master's in Economic Chemistry, you can work, for example, in product and quality management, product development, or technical sales in companies in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry.

Requirement for admission to the consecutive study program is a successfully completed bachelor's degree in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry, or a related field with at least 180 ECTS, or an equivalent academic degree, such as a diploma.

If a bachelor's degree is not yet fully completed, 80% of the required credit points must have been earned at the time of application. The remaining credits must be completed by the time of enrollment.

If the master's degree is to be pursued as further education, a bachelor's degree in these areas is also required, supplemented by at least one year of relevant work experience. In this case, an additional module on scientific work is completed in the first semester, and the weighting of the thesis is adjusted accordingly.

For professionally qualified individuals without an initial academic degree, a university entrance qualification according to § 60 of the Hessian Higher Education Act, a completed vocational training (e.g., CTA, chemical laboratory assistant, chemical technician), and at least two years of relevant work experience are required. In addition, the university's aptitude test must be passed.

In addition, you must demonstrate proficiency in German at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or at an equivalent level.

Study Content and Specializations

The part-time Master's degree programme in Business Chemistry combines scientific knowledge with business administration and management skills to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry. The programme is aimed at graduates of a suitable bachelor's degree as well as experienced professionals without a corresponding academic qualification.

The Master's programme offers flexible study conditions that enable a good balance between studying, work, and family. The practice-oriented study content is closely aligned with the industry's requirements.

Students learn to analyze complex processes, develop innovative solutions, and take on leadership roles in areas such as sales, controlling, and project management. The practical application of what is learned is promoted through case studies and business management simulation games, with the Master's thesis being able to be completed in a practical professional context.

The study plan includes the following modules:

• 1st Semester: Quality and Project Management, Business Administration for Natural Scientists, Sales, Personnel and Organizational Development
• 2nd Semester: Ecological Economics, Crisis Communication, Business Simulation Game, Controlling, Academic Writing
• 3rd Semester: Intercultural Management, Innovation and Change Management, Business Development, Process Optimization, Current Research Topics
• 4th Semester: Professional Transfer (PT)
• 5th Semester: Thesis & Disputation

Students benefit from individual support through small study groups and lecturers from practice who bring valuable expertise and experience from their professional lives into the programme. After successful completion, graduates have a variety of career opportunities in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry.

Study Concept and Structure

The part-time study programme at Hochschule Fresenius is a so-called hybrid study programme that optimally combines face-to-face elements with online study. This allows you to complete a completely flexible programme that integrates well into your daily life, professional life, and family life.

Virtual live lectures on the online campus generally take place one or more evenings a week.