Business Management

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Exams

General information and FAQs

Do I have to register for the examinations myself?
In principle, you will be automatically registered for all compulsory examinations, including any resits, i.e. you do not need to do anything yourself.
However, in the following cases, you must register for the examination yourself, either online or at the Central Examination Office:
Examinations in subjects of the Studium Generale or courses from the HTWG's range of foreign language options
Examinations that you would like to take ahead of schedule from a higher semester (after approval by the chair of the examination board)
Voluntary exams during the practical semester
Can I withdraw from an examination?
There are no scheduled examinations in the Master's programme, which means that you can withdraw from all examinations. Withdrawal from a non-scheduled examination is only possible once. Exceptions may be possible for subjects in the General Studies programme or the foreign language elective programme.
There are two common procedures for withdrawing from an unscheduled examination:
Online withdrawal via the student portal ("De-register" in your grade account):
The online de-registration procedure is only available within a specified time window. The current dates and further information can be found on the Central Examination Office website.
Withdrawal using the form “Withdrawal from non-scheduled examinations”:
The form (PDF file not barrier-free) must be submitted to the BW degree programme before the examination date. In the case of a written examination, it can be handed to the examiner immediately before the start of the examination.
What should I do if I am ill on the day of the examination?
If you are unable to take an examination (whether scheduled or unscheduled) due to illness, you must provide proof of this in the form of a medical certificate. A certificate from a specialist doctor must be submitted for this purpose. The certificate of incapacity to take the examination (PDF file not barrier-free), completed and signed by you and your doctor, must be submitted to the BW degree programme immediately, at the latest on the next working day after the examination.
A missing or subsequent claim of incapacity to take the examination will not be accepted. In this case, the examination will be considered failed.

Can I retake an examination?
You may retake a graded examination that you have failed once. You will be automatically registered for the retake examination on the next possible examination date.
If you fail the examination on your second attempt, you will generally lose your right to take the examination. A second repeat, i.e. a third attempt, is only possible if you have previously submitted a written application, a hardship application, to the chair of the BW examination board and the application has been approved.
However, if you fail the exam on your second retake, i.e. your third attempt, you will no longer be able to continue your master's degree in business management. You will be de-registered due to your final failure to pass an exam.
Where can I find the examination regulations lists (PO lists)?
The examination regulations lists or PO lists contain the official examination names and examination numbers for the current semester.
The current PO lists and further information
What does exceeding the deadline mean?
You must complete your Master's degree in Business Administration within six semesters at the latest. All graded module (partial) examinations and all ungraded performance assessments ("certificates") must be completed within this period. An extension of this deadline, known as a “deferral”, is only possible upon written, well-founded application to the chair of the BW examination board.
How do I apply for hardship relief?
Whether you are requesting a repeat examination or an extension of the deadline for your Master's programme, you must always submit a written, well-reasoned application (hardship application) to the chair of the BW examination board. The application is informal and freely worded and must be submitted within the deadlines announced on the notice board.
Your application must contain a coherent explanation of why you were unable to pass your examination or complete your entire Master's programme within the specified time limit.
These must be reasons you are not responsible for, e.g. your own illness, caring for a sick relative, pregnancy and maternity leave. Participation in the self-administration of the HTWG is also included, as is the non-availability or cancellation of a course that would have enabled you to complete your studies on time.
Are examination credits earned elsewhere transferable?
Examination results that you have achieved at another university or abroad as part of an economics degree can generally be credited. To do so, you must submit a written application with the relevant transcripts. The following documents must be submitted in full and electronically to the BW programme office for the examination and recognition of your application:
Transcript of grades or individual transcript
Course descriptions
Application for recognition of academic and examination achievements – to be submitted within three months of enrolment
Data sheet for recording your stay abroad for examination achievements completed while studying abroad
The BW Examination Board will check whether the skills you have acquired are appropriate and comparable in terms of content, scope and requirements. If the decision is positive, your documents will be forwarded to the Central Examination Office for recording.
Further information and forms on the subject of “recognition” can be found on the website of the Central Examination Office.

Cooperation with the University of Konstanz

Since 2011, there has been a cooperation between HTWG Konstanz and the University of Konstanz regarding mutual participation in courses and the recognition of examination and study achievements.

It is best to seek detailed advice from the BW programme office in advance to ensure that there are no obstacles to the recognition of your achievements.
The process description for reference

Examination Board BW

The BW Examination Board is responsible for organising examinations and dealing with numerous issues relating to examinations. Various applications are decided upon at the meetings held at the beginning of each semester:

• Applications for a second resit examination

• Applications for approval of an extension to the deadline

• Applications for recognition of examination results, e.g. obtained in another degree programme or during a period of study abroad

Do you have any further questions relevant to examinations, specifically regarding the Master's programme in Business Management? Or would you like individual advice in a specific case? If so, please contact:

Examination Office BW

Sabine Bethge, BW Programme Officer