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Bachelor of Arts in Management (210 ECTS)

Bachelor of Arts in Management (210 ECTS)

Batch Starts 17th Jun'2025

Abroad Intake Nov'2026

Key Benefits of the Program

  • INR23 Lakhs


    Significant savings of upto INR 23 Lakhs compared to studying full degree in Germany1

  • Upto18 Months


    Eligible for PGWP/Post Study Work/OPT visa application after graduation2

  • EUR55 K


    Average salary in Germany after completion of the course1

Program Structure and Fees

The Bachelor of Arts in Management is a 3.5-year undergraduate program comprising 210 ECTS credits. The first year, will entail an Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management from Golden Gate University (GGU) Worldwide in an online format. During this time, students can access academic support through upGrad’s Academic Mentoring Spot in Hyderabad. The tuition fee for the first year is INR 5,08,500. Upon successful completion of the online program at GGU, for the 2nd & 3rd year you will be transferring your credits to Germany and have an oppourtunity to study at the University of Applied Management. Tuition fees for the University of Applied Management will approximately be EUR 9,000 Per annum. You will also have to incur approximately EUR 11,904 per annum as living costs in Germany.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The BA in Management program at the UAM is a modern, application-oriented degree designed to equip future business leaders with a deep understanding of management principles, analytics, finance, and communication, all through a European-practice-focused lens. This program mirrors key components of global management studies, making it a seamless academic transition for the Indian students looking for international careers. With a curriculum aligned to the globally acclaimed management education and enriched with fresh perspectives, hands-on learning, and European business practices, the BA in Management at UAM is an ideal launchpad for those seeking international success in the business world.
  1. Country

    India

    Course Name

    • Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management

    Eligibility

    • Students who have completed 10 + 2 examinations, (e.g. A level, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC, etc.) with 50% marks or above from any stream.
    • Students who are already enrolled in any graduate or undergraduate programs shall not be eligible to apply.

    Tuition Fees

    INR 5,08,500

    Cost of Living

    N/A

    Mode of Teaching

    Online

    Duration

    1 Year

  2. Country

    Germany

    Course Name

    • Bachelor of Arts in Management (210 ECTS)

    Eligibility

    • The applicant should successfully attain a minimum of 2.0 GPA in Year 1 of Certificate Program from GGU.
    • English Proficiency Requirements are IELTS Academic: 6.5 (Band score 6.0) or TOEFL iBT: 87 points or TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150 or Duolingo Certificate: 110 points or Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C) or Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points.

    Tuition Fees

    ~ EUR 9,000 per annum

    Cost of Living

    ~ EUR 11,904 per annum

    Mode of Teaching

    On-Campus

    Duration

    2 Years 6 Months

Other Benefits

  • UAM is one of five Bavarian universities with the German Accreditation Council's highest award, unconditionally.
  • UAM holds the ACQA Seal: TOP Employability Award 2024 for excellence in career readiness.
  • UAM is accredited by FIBAA in 2017, a reputable European quality assurance agency.
  • The university bagged the Top Distance Learning Providers Award 2023.
  • upGrad end to end assistance for applications and visa.
  • In-built TOEFL/IELTS prep to be provided by upGrad.
  • Dedicated Student Success Team.
About Golden Gate University Worldwide
About University of Applied Management
About Germany

Career Opportunities


BA Management

  • Human Resources Manager

    EUR 56,427 Annually 1

  • Business Development Manager

    EUR 65,000 Annually 1

  • Operations Manager

    EUR 59,500 Annually 1

  • Business Analyst

    EUR 60,000 Annually 1

  • Business Consultant

    EUR 54,201 Annually 1

  • Project Manager

    EUR 70,000 Annually 1

Syllabus

Golden Gate University WorldwideUndergraduate Certificate in Business Management

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University of Applied ManagementBachelor of Arts in Management (210 ECTS)

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  • 42

    Months

  • 210

    ECTS

  • 20+

    Case Studies and Projects

  • 900+

    Hours of Recorded Content

Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

Are Golden Gate University Worldwide degree programs recognized by the University of Applied Management?

Golden Gate University Programs are designed and delivered as per regulations set forth by WSCUC - WASC Senior College and University Commission (The official accreditation body of HEIs in California). As an officially accredited University in Germany, University of Applied Management will accept transfer credits from GGU for their undergraduate degree program -Bachelor of Arts in Management (210 ECTS). The same has been established and effectuated with an official agreement between the two universities.

Can I join this program without a TOEFL/IELTS Score and attempt TOEFL/IELTS after joining the program?

Yes, you can join this program without a TOEFL/IELTS score & upGrad will help you prepare for the English Entrance test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for a Bachelor of Arts in Management (210 ECTS) program in Germany.

Can we get a TOEFL/IELTS waiver, if we study through upGrad?

To study at the University of Applied Management, you will have to meet the university’s English Proficiency Requirements. upGrad will prepare you to meet these English proficiency requirements through specific study material.

I have not yet received Class 12 marks, am I eligible to apply for this program?

Yes, you can apply and block your seat for the program in case you have given exams in the 2025 academic year for class 12 and have not yet received a marksheet. You can block your seat by paying INR 25,000. The rest of the fees will be payable once you receive the mark sheet. You need to score a minimum of 50% or above marks to be eligible for the course. In case you do not score 50%, you can request for a refund of your block payment as per the refund policy.

What is a conditional offer letter and how is it different from a confirmed offer letter?

The conditional offer letter will be issued to you by the University of Applied Management based on the documents submitted by upGrad. These documents will be class 10th & 12th marksheets and passport. The conditional offer letter will be converted into a confirmed offer once students meet the conditions mentioned in the conditional offer letter. These conditions will be English proficiency conditions, successful completion of the course at Golden Gate University and any other condition which the University deems fit.

Is there a minimum qualification for this program?

For GGU: 
  • Students who have completed 10 + 2 examinations, (e.g. A level, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC, etc.) with 50% marks or above from any stream.
  • Students who are already enrolled in any graduate or undergraduate programs shall not be eligible to apply.
For University of Applied Management:
  • The applicant should successfully attain a minimum of 2.0 GPA in Year 1 of Certificate Program from GGU.
  • English Proficiency Requirements are IELTS Academic: 6.5 (Band score 6.0) or TOEFL iBT: 87 points or TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150 or Duolingo Certificate: 110 points or Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C) or Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points.

What are the documents needed for the application ?

  • Scanned copy of Passport
  • Scanned copy of Class 10th & 12th Marksheet
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose/Cover Letter
  • Copy of your national ID card
  • English Proficiency Scorecard
  • Digital passport photo (1 picture, colored, jpg. format, high resolution)
  • School-leaving certificate qualifying you to study at a higher education institution. The original must be submitted by the start of your studies.
  • APS Certificate
  • Test AS

About the Bachelor’s Program at University of Applied Management

How can I apply for the program?

  • Applications can be submitted online via upGrad.com. 
  • Based on the confirmation of eligibility, a provisional offer letter will be rolled out. 
  • Student needs to pay required fees to upGrad.com 
  • Once the tuition fees are received and documents have been verified, a confirmation of enrollment into this program shall be received.

What type of learning experience should I expect?

The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. Once you reach Germany, you will get face to face learning from Professors. On completion of the program, you will have the option to apply for PSW in Germany as well as get support from the University of Applied Management, Germany and  Career Services to build a career in Germany.

Is any certification granted at the end of the program?3

Post successful completion of the 1 year program, a transcript will be issued from Golden Gate University, US and a Bachelor's degree in Bachelor of Arts in Management (210 ECTS) from University of Applied Management, Germany.

Are the University of Applied Management Courses recognized and accredited by any governing bodies?

Yes, all the University of Applied Management courses are indefinitely accredited by FIBAA (State Accreditation).

How will the University of Applied Management help in finding internships and job opportunities after I complete a course ?

University of Applied Management has a career hub that assists students in all aspects that come with applying for a new job and works to prepare students for an upcoming interview. They will help students in building a resume, & cover letter; exploring their transferable skills; developing accomplishment statements and conducting mock interviews.

University Partner

Do we get a conditional offer letter at the initial stage or after completion of the 1st year with Golden Gate University Worldwide?

Once you enroll in the Bachelor’s program Bachelor of Arts in Management (210 ECTS), UAM) with upGrad and provide all the required documents, upGrad will submit applications to the University partner (UAM) on your behalf. University partner (UAM) will release a conditional offer letter within one month of application submission.

What would be the alternate option if I could not get a conditional offer letter from UAM?

This is a highly unlikely scenario. In case you do not get a conditional offer letter from University of Applied Management, you may apply to our other partner schools in the U.S.A., Canada or France (based on your eligibility) or continue studying online from Golden Gate University.

How many intakes are available at the University of Applied Management?

Bachelor of Arts in Management (210 ECTS) offers two intakes for students. The intake options would be March (Spring) and November (Winter) intake.

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Will upGrad help me in writing Academic and Visa SOP?

Yes, upGrad will help with your Academic and Visa SOP and will also organize training on how to write a good SOP.

Can we get a PSW visa if we study this program in India and then for 2.5 years at the University of Applied Management?

Germany PSW visas are available to all the students who have completed at least 1 academic year at a German University fully on-campus. As you are studying a full time course for 2.5 years, you will be eligible to apply for up to 18 months of PSW after completing your course.

How much are the living expenses for a year at the University of Applied Management?

Living expenses for students studying at UAM shall be EUR 11,904 per annum.

What will be the alternate pathway, if I could not get a visa from Germany after completion of the program?

As you will be studying at the Golden Gate University Worldwide program, you will be able to successfully complete the course through Golden Gate University Worldwide. In case you do not secure a Germany VISA, you may transfer to our other university partners in France, Canada or the United States, subject to your eligibility.

Can I do a part time job while studying in Germany?

As an international student in Germany, you can work part time. The time permitted in accordance with the immigration is 120 full days or 240 half days in a year. Typical wage in Germany is around 10 Euros per hour.

Payments

What is the process of payment for this program?

Initially, you need to deposit INR 25,000 as a block amount for seat booking. 15 days before the start of course and once you have Class 12 marksheet available, you need to make a complete payment of the remaining amount. You can opt for no-cost EMI with credit facility providers if you want to pay in installments.

Can I pay the fee semester-wise?

Total fees have two components -1. University fees 2. Articulation fees. 
Articulation fees need to be paid together at once. You can avail a 0% EMI option with a monthly installment and a down payment of INR 25,000 to block your seat. If you are availing a 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI. University fees can be paid in 2 semesters.

Refund Policy

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?

Refund Policy:
1. Students must pay an applicable Caution Amount for the enrollment to the Program. This Caution Amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student. 
2. Once the student has made a partial or full payment of Program fee, such student can claim a refund for this amount at any time before the cohort commencement date by raising a refund request through ‘My applications’ page on our website (www.upgrad.com), stating the specific reason for the refund. The refund shall be subject to a deduction of INR. 20,000/- towards processing fee. If less than INR. 20,000/- have been paid in total, students shall not be eligible for any refund in such a case. 
3. Students shall not be eligible for a refund (under any circumstances) if the refund request is raised post-program/Batch Start Date. In such a case, the student will continue to pay the EMI of his loan (if applicable) as the loan cannot be canceled. This is also applicable to students who could not complete their payment and could not get enrolled in their opted cohort. However, the student can request a pre-program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same. 
4. Student shall not be eligible for refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limited to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application. 
5. In case of a valid refund request post obtaining the loan from a third party loan facility provider, we would like to clarify that the responsibility of canceling the loan will lie with the student as upGrad is not privy to such arrangements between the student and the third party loan facility provider. 
6. If students do not provide documents as per the timeline mentioned in the offer letter, they will be deferred to the next batch and they will not be eligible for any refund.

Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
1. If a learner, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the Cohort Commencement Date, learner will have an option to defer to another batch. 
2. However, the learner is required to pay 50% of the Total Program Fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this condition is complied with, the learner will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort. 
3. A learner can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the Learner enrolled for. 
4. The learner has time till the current Cohort Commencement Date to make the payment of the 50% of the Total Program Fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the learner asks for a refund after the Cohort Commencement Date, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply. 
5. The fee applicable to the deferred learner will be as per prevailing Total Program Fee for the batch learner as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).

Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
1. If a learner is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, learner will have an option to defer to another batch.A learner can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the Cohort Commencement Date of the initial batch the Learner enrolled for. 
2. The learner will be required to pay a deferral fee of 5% of the Total Program Fee (inclusive of taxes) if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts. 
3. The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid. 
4. Till this condition is complied, the learner will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort. 
5. The learner has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee, post which the deferral request will expire, and the learner will continue as part of the current cohort. 
6. If the learner completes the deferral payment, the learner’s login will be disabled. The learner will leave the deferred cohort and the learner will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. 
7. The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the learner has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad. Case Deferral fee Before Program Commencement 50% program fee (including taxes) to be paid upfront- no additional deferral fee to be paid Post Program Commencement (0-7 days after program start date) 5% of the program fee (including taxes) to be paid within 7 days as deferral fee Post Program Commencement (8 days after program start date) Will have to continue as a part of the current cohort.
CaseDeferral fee
Before Program Commencement50% program fee (including taxes) to be paid upfront- no additional deferral fee to be paid
Post Program Commencement (0-7 days after program start date)5% of the program fee (including taxes) to be paid within 7 days as deferral fee
Post Program Commencement (8 days after program start date)Will have to continue as a part of the current cohort

Disclaimer

Disclaimer

 
  • Finance, No Cost EMI and Credit Card EMI options, are provided by third-party financial institutions. Terms and conditions are subject to change at their discretion without prior notice. Please verify details with the respective service provider before proceeding.
  • Cost-of-living estimates are indicative only and subject to variation based on personal lifestyle choices, location, exchange rates, and other factors. Actual expenses may differ from the stated figures.
  • The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, and related costs. upGrad does not provide any assurance or make representations regarding visa approval or the procurement of the visa and Post Study Work Permit.
  • Tuition fees are subject to change by the university at any time during the course. upGrad has no control over such revisions. Learners are responsible for monitoring communications from the university regarding any fee modifications.
  • Temporary or part-time work permit regulations are subject to change without prior notice.
Disclaimer
  1. The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
  2. The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, and related costs. upGrad does not provide any assurance or make representations regarding visa approval or the procurement of the visa.
  3. upGrad does not grant credit; credits are granted, accepted or transferred at the sole discretion of an educational institution. upGrad does not make any representations regarding the recognition or equivalence of the credits or credentials awarded, unless otherwise expressly stated. If you intend to pursue a post graduate or doctorate degree upon completion of this course or apply for employment which requires specific credits, we advise you to enquire further regarding the suitability of this degree for your academic and/or professional requirements before enrolling.
  4. Please note that the financial support provided by a third-party loan facilitator for the program is in the form of a Personal Loan, not an Educational Loan. This distinction means that the loan does not come with tax benefits or other amenities. We strongly advise all learners to carefully consider this information before proceeding with enrollment.
  5. The estimates provided on savings are indicative and may vary based on the program, scholarships, and promotions available. Actual savings will depend on individual circumstances.
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