Information on course of study: Master of Education Programme (Vocational and Business Education) Sports (Master of Education)

Information on course of study: Master of Education Programme (Vocational and Business Education) Sports (Master of Education)

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Course of study name: Master of Education Programme (Vocational and Business Education) Sports (Master of Education)
Duration: 4 Semester
Academic degree: Master of Education
Language: German
Type of admission: Application/enrolment possible in the winter semester

Description

With the four-semester Master of Education (Vocational and Business Education), you will continue your education to become a teacher - building on the dual-subject bachelor's degree programme. In the school-type based Master of Education programme, you will acquire extensive knowledge and experience in both educational science and school practice. You will broaden your curricular knowledge in the teaching subjects chosen.

Orientation and goals

The Master of Education (Business education) qualifies graduates for a teaching position at vocational schools. The programme addresses current research methods with specific links to school practice. During the practical training, you will gain practical experience in schools and plan your own lessons.

Course structure and content

The standard period of study for the Master of Education (Vocational and Business Education) is four semesters.

The master's program, which consists of 120 credit points, is divided into the following studies:

  • Vocational and business education (27 credit points)
  • a teaching subject in accordance with the Regulations on Master's Degrees for Teachers in Lower Saxony (MasterVO-Lehr) in the current version (45 credit points)
  • educational sciences (12 credit points)
  • practical phase (12 credit points)
  • Master's thesis module (24 credit points)

Teaching and learning

The modes of instruction and learning in this degree programme will teach you how to conduct independent academic research with professional supervision.

Reasons for studying

  • Strength in education: Over 40% of students at the University of Oldenburg are studying for a teaching degree
  • Strength in research: Final papers can be integrated into research projects in the research focus teaching, learning and qualification research; there are options for the funding of student research projects and PhD opportunities via the Anna-Magull Foundation
  • Strength in mentoring: In practical courses and seminars

Language skills

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need an adequate knowledge of German.

German Language Proficiency
  • DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2) or
  • TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas)

English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations
  • Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B1 or
  • if applicants are native speaker or they have university entrance qualification or a university degree obtained in English

The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. For other proof possibilities see: Language requirements

Admission requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or a similar qualification in the subjects for which admission to the master's degree programme is applied for
  • Combination of subjects according to the current  Regulations for Master’s Degrees for teachers in Lower Saxony (Nds. MasterVO-Lehr)
  • At least 66 credit points in economics, of which at least 5 credit points in didactics/teaching
  • At least 12 credit points in the teaching subject, of which at least 5 credit points in didactics/teaching
  • For a subject combination with French or Spanish, at least 30 credit points in each of these subjects, of which at least 24 credit points are in the scientific component and at least 6 credit points in the didactics component.
  • At least 18 credit points in vocational and business education
  • Successfully completed practical training in a school
  • You must provide evidence of English language proficiency

The minimum requirements for English language proficiency are:

  • School reports: Proof of English study at school for four years or three years, if studied as part of a university entry qualification. At least the German grade 4 (ausreichend, sufficient) or 5 in the last two years of language classes. Alternatively:
  • Proof of language skills:  Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Note for external applicants (Bachelor's degree from a university other than the University of Oldenburg):

  • at least 180 credits according to the grade certificate at the time of application
  • with less than 180 credits, the sum of Bachelor's credits still missing and requirements determined may not exceed 30 credits
For more details see Foreign language skills on this page.

Careers and areas of work

The Master of Education (Business education) degree programme prepares students for a teaching position. After the master's degree programme, you are required to enter teacher training (Referendariat) for a teaching position.
The degree programme is also excellent preparation for teaching positions in companies, non-state training and development institutions, personnel development, training, HR and knowledge management.
In addition, graduates can also work in vocational education research at universities, government research institutes, local government and private vocational education research and development institutes.

Your contact persons

Prüfungen
  • Rebmann, Karin
  • Academic Examinations Office
  • Contact form for students
Fragen zum Studiengang/-fach
  • Student representatives of Sport Science
  • Student representatives of Teaching Degree Programme
  • Schießl, Peter-Tilman
  • Eilers, Thore

Documents: Regulations, forms, information

Forms
  • Anzeige einer Prüfungsunfähigkeit pdf
  • Anmeldung der Abschlussarbeit pdf
  • Modulbescheinigung Master of Education docx
P-Amt
  • Prüfungsordnung Erweiterungsfach 2018 pdf
  • Archiv - Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2015 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2015 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2017 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2010 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2016 pdf
  • Archiv - Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2021 pdf
  • Übergangsbestimmungen pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2008 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung Erweiterungsfach 2019 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2012 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2007 pdf
  • Was bedeutet "Änderung der Prüfungsordnung" für Studierende?
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2014 pdf
  • Archiv - Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2016 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2013 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2018 pdf
  • Ordnung über die Durchführung von Prüfungen in elektronischer Form pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2022 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung Erweiterungsfach 2023 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2023 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2023 pdf
  • Übergangsbestimmungen Erweiterungsfach pdf
Practical trainings I-Amt
  • Zugangsordnung Wirtschaftspädagogik M.Ed. pdf
  • Studienverlaufsplan Sport (M.Ed. WiPäd) pdf
Examinations and examiners Documents Anerkennung
  • Blankoformular Master pdf
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