Program Overview

Master's Program in Culture and Economy: English and American Studies

The master's program in Culture and Economy: English and American Studies is a unique program that combines cultural studies with business administration or economics. This program is designed for students who want to enhance their knowledge of cultural studies and business administration or economics.

Program Facts and Information

• Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: approximately 120
• Language of instruction: German and English
• Language requirements: German and English
• Program start: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February)
• School: School of Humanities
• Semester fee: EUR 194
• Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: EUR 1,500
• Tuition fees for a second degree: EUR 650

Program Overview

The master's program in Culture and Economy: English and American Studies allows students to build on the expertise they have acquired in their bachelor's program and enhance their knowledge of cultural studies and business administration or economics. The program consists of two thirds of the major in English and American Studies and one third of the combination major in Business Administration or Economics.

• The major, English and American Studies, offers students the opportunity to specialize in Linguistics and/or Literary Studies.
• The contents of this humanistic program of study provide an in-depth and critical examination of English-speaking cultural areas, with a focus on Great Britain and the USA.
• Students of the master's program in Culture and Economy take a specialist subject and, depending on their prior knowledge, can either opt for Business Administration or Economics.
• If they study Business Administration as a specialist subject, they can choose from the modules in the areas Marketing and Management.
• If they study Economics as a specialist subject, they broaden their basic knowledge of this field by taking advanced courses offered in the Economics program.

Why Study Culture and Economy: English and American Studies at the University of Mannheim?

• The combination of cultural studies with a qualification in business administration or economics to form one degree program is unique in Germany.
• Graduates of the master's program, with their knowledge of two different fields, are particularly sought-after on the national and international labor market.
• The groups at the School of Humanities are small, providing students with personal support by the academic advising team and the program managers.
• The Humanities at the University of Mannheim have an excellent reputation both in Germany and abroad.
• The University of Mannheim is also one of the leading institutions in Germany for Business Administration and Economics.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the master's program in Culture and Economy know and understand economic concepts and processes. They are particularly in demand in roles that require both cultural awareness and expertise in business administration and economics. They work, for example, in PR and corporate communication, marketing and sales, HR and consultancy services, but also in cultural and event management, editorial departments, federal and state authorities, and museums and archives.

Required Interests and Skills

• Students of the master's program in Culture and Economy: English and American Studies should like to engage in the scientific research of English.
• They should be interested in English literature and culture.
• They should have a pronounced interest in economic topics.
• They should be able to think critically and adopt multiple perspectives.
• They should have intercultural competence.
• They should have a high level of motivation and willingness to work independently and in a targeted manner.
• They should have a very good command of English.

Program Structure

• Module catalog: Further details on the program structure can be found in the module catalog.
• Studying abroad: Studying abroad is optional, but students are encouraged to spend a semester abroad.
• Internships: According to the examination regulations of the program, students do not have to do an internship during their studies. However, master's students can plan their studies in such a way that voluntary internships can be integrated into their program of study flexibly and on short notice.

Admission Requirements and Selection

• Admission requirements:
  • Completion of a bachelor's program in Culture and Economy: English and American Studies or a bachelor's program in the Humanities, Business Administration, or Economics recognized as equivalent.
  • The program must have courses in Business Administration or Economics corresponding to at least 36 ECTS credits and courses in Cultural Studies corresponding to at least a basic and an advanced module or equivalent courses in the core subject English and American Studies.
  • Proven proficiency in English (Level C1).
  • Proof of proficiency in German.
• Selection criteria:
  • The final grade or – for students still completing their degree – the grade average of the bachelor's program.
  • Letter of motivation in English (500-word maximum).
  • Relevant professional activities (vocational training, work experience, internships).
  • Relevant stays abroad lasting several months.
  • Relevant distinctions (academic presentations, publications, scholarships).