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International Security Management

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  • University Berlin School of Economics and Law
  • Degree Master of Arts
  • Degree Master of Arts, M.A.
  • Study Type Second cycle
  • Mode of admission local admisssion restriction
  • Application Deadline for Beginning Students 15.09.2025 — 15.11.2025
  • Standard period of study (amount) 4 semesters
  • Study Mode (elucidation) full time; international course
  • Location (main / branches campus) Berlin
  • Admission semester summer semester
  • Subject

    Das Safety gehört zum Studienbereiche Safety, Disaster Prevention / Management and Relief der Fächergruppe Engineering Sciences.

    Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Safety, Disaster Prevention / Management and Relief.

    Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Engineering Sciences.

    Safety

  • Areas of Concentration Accountability, Compliance with High Human Rights Standards, Protection of Critical Infrastructures, Quality Assurance and Professionalism of Security Services, Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management
  • Field of study
    • Target group The Master's degree course is open to graduates of Bachelor's degrees in all security-related academic disciplines, whereby students with a Bachelor's degree and / or practical experience in the fields of Security Studies / Security Management, International Relations, International Law, Public Administration, Criminology, Social Sciences, Police Studies or IT Security are preferred.
    • kind of Master course according to the KMK consecutive
    • Main instruction language English
    • Annotation of the Higher Education Institution Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is recommended. However, applicants must prove that they meet the minimum requirement B2 in all examination components of the language certificates. The admissions committee decides in individual cases.

      Required minimum language skills, which must be demonstrated by one or more of the following successfully completed language tests:
      - TOEFL iBT – 87 points
      - IELTS – 6.5 in all components
      - TOEIC – 4 skills: 1,233 points
      - PTE Academic – 70 points
      - Cambridge English Scale – 173 points
      - Oxford Test of English – 130 points
      - UNIcert – UNIcert II, (UNIcert III recommended)
      Other English language certificates: alternatively telc B2 certificate, students with proof of C1 or C2 are preferred.

      The proof must not be older than two years.
      Please note: We do not accept high school diplomas or DAAD language certificates as proof of English proficiency. Your documents will only be checked when you apply, it is not possible to do so in advance.
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  • Access and Admission Requirements
    • Mode of admission local admisssion restriction
    • Admission semester summer semester
    • English language certificate at least at advanced level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) recommended by the Council of Europe. We recommend C1.
      Please note: General higher education entrance qualification diplomas and DAAD language certificates will not be considered as proof of English language proficiency.
      more information regarding admission requirements
    • Completion of first university degree Bachelor/Bakkalaureus, Diplom, Diplom (FH), gleichwertiger ausländischer Hochschulabschluss
      (and other qualifications, provided that they are recognised as being equivalent)

      Minimum requirements for first university degree:
      • Required ECTS credits: 180

      For this degree programme, you should have gained your first university qualification in one of the following subjects groups or areas of study:
      • Subject group: Economic Sciences, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, Public Administration
      • Area of study: Computer Science, Economic Sciences, Law, Political Sciences, Regional Studies, Safety, Disaster Prevention / Management and Relief
    • Required language skills
    • Required minimum language skills that must be proven by passing one or more of the following language tests:
      • Cambridge (English): English Scale – 173 points
      • IELTS (English): minimum score of 6.5 in ALL the categories
      • TOEFL IBT (English): 87 pts
      • TOEIC (English): 4 Skills: 1.233 points
      • UNIcert (English): UNICert II (UNICert III recommended)
      • Other English language certificates: alternativ telc B2- Certificate, Studierende mit Nachweis C1 oder C2 werden bevorzugt. Der Nachweis darf nicht älter als 2 Jahre sein.
    • Further admission requirements Motivationsschreiben und Lebenslauf in englischer Sprache
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    About us

    The HWR Berlin is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Germany’s capital city. The university is distinguished by a clear focus on providing academic education strongly linked to real world skills, an intensive and diverse programme of research, high quality standards and a strong international approach. Our portfolio of programmes covers private and public sector business and economics, administration, law, security management and engineering. The HWR Berlin has always regarded an international approach as an integral part of its vision and a key element in its higher education programmes and research. We have numerous partnerships with universities around the world. 

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    one of the largest institutions of higher education in Germany’s capital city
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    has always regarded an international approach as an integral part of its vision and a key element in its higher education programmes and research
    A practice-oriented approach

    At the HWR Berlin, our approach to academic education is strongly informed by the latest research and aligned with real world skills. Working on the foundation of modern teaching methods, constant quality assurance and quality development, we foster a significant practical application of skills in cooperation with our partners in the business, administrative and legal sectors, and in non-profit organisations and associations. The link between academic theory and applied skills is especially close in the cooperative study programmes, which represent a core element in our portfolio. We foster the ability to seek and engage in dialogue, teamwork, intercultural awareness, entrepreneurial thinking, creativity and an innovative approach to problem solving.

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    working on the foundation of modern teaching methods, constant quality assurance and quality development
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    the link between academic theory and applied skills is especially close in the cooperative study programmes
    Diverse Research

    Conducting high-level research with a focus on its applicability, researchers at the HWR Berlin work in five departments, eight internal research Institutes and six An-Institutes conducting research into topics pertaining to Economics and the Social Sciences, the Administrative Sciences, Engineering and Law. A multi-disciplinary research concept promotes the development of shared research foci. The university also maintains an internal programme of research funding. The HWR Berlin is a member of the Institut für angewandte Forschung Berlin e. V. (IFAF). 

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    conducting high-level research with a focus on its applicability
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    is a member of the Institut für angewandte Forschung Berlin e. V. (IFAF)
    International Focus

    Our international focus is an integral component of our institutional philosophy and informs every aspect of our teaching and research programme. Currently maintaining over 180 active partnerships with institutions of higher education on every continent, we are continually seeking to expand and reinforce existing programmes of co-operation. The HWR Berlin is also a member in the “Alliance for Excellence” (UAS7) an association of seven German institutions of Higher Education dedicated to quality and internationality and working to extend joint research undertakings and develop shared research strategies.

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    currently maintaining over 180 active partnerships with institutions of higher education on every continent
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    is a member in the “Alliance for Excellence” (UAS7)

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