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When do Master programs begin and when should i send my application? (or can i apply at any time?)

What about sending my CV and academic credentials to you directly?

Are these master programs open to abroad students? And is there any difficulties for them regarding financial support (for salary and work permittance)?

As I read on website, there can be financial contributions to students as salary by companies. Is it determined after application or is it definite before application?

Where can we follow job offers? (Only on web site under “Aktuelles > Stellenangebote”). As I see, there is only one SAP related job meanwhile, am I right?

What documents are needed for a complete application and to whose attention shall I send these?

What are the Admisson requirements?

Is a scholarship while period of training? Am I able to work? How to manage the money question?

Is German a must language, too? Or I can study with English only?

Could you explain me please more in detail SAP role in MBA program?

What is Confirmation of Achieved Credit Points (ECTS)?

Is it possible to only enrol for studying SAP? If yes, what is the complete duration for it?

The place of study (whether it is in FH Heidelberg, SCMT or in Technical University Of München, etc.)?

Details regarding Turtion Fees, Assistantships and Scholarships for different programs like MBA,MBE,MSc.etc..

Does the MBA program have global accreditation? (like EQUIS,AMBA,AACSB,etc.)

What are the specializations in MBA which cooperate with SAP?
How is this course different from other UACC programs from other universities?

What is the difference between Profile  and  Profile (Second_Language)?

What is education and thesis?

What is "Possible operational areas"?

What is the period of study for the programs MBA,MBE,MSc.?


When do Master programs begin and when should i send my application? (or can i apply at any time?)

Our SAP MBA program starts every year in July.
Our SAP MBE program starts every year in March and September.
The SAP MSc and SAP MCompSc start every year in October

The sooner you send in your application papers, the better the chances to allocate you promptly to a co-operating company (in case you do not bring the company and the project to be worked on with you)


Are these master programs open to abroad students? And is there any difficulties for them regarding financial support (for salary and work permittance)?

Yes. Normally there are no difficulties regarding financial matters (work admittance,…). Mostly, everything can be sorted out.


As I read on website, there can be financial contributions to students as salary by companies. Is it determined after application or is it definite before application?

As soon as a company wants to do the SAP master program with you, arrangements regarding among other things the salary/financial matters are discussed. 


Where can we follow job offers? (Only on web site under “Aktuelles > Stellenangebote”). As I see, there is only one SAP related job meanwhile, am I right?

As the projects and their cycle time are rather dynamic. Hence, we are logistically not yet able to post every current job offer/project.


What documents are needed for a complete application and to whose attention shall I send these?

Application Requirements

  • Letter of Motivation
  • Application Form (Online Form – please log on to www.eis-scmt.com and create your profile)
  • Admission Form
  • Certificates of Employment (last 2 years)
  • Certificates of University
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Picture (jpg; 240x320 px)
  • Confirmation of Achieved Credit Points (ECTS)

You can email your complete application documents to christiane.kerndl@scmt.com


What are the Admisson requirements?

  • Qualification/Training of the applicant: first degree (University, University of Applied Sciences, University of Cooperative Education) 
  • At least two years of work experience
  • Language Competence: English
  • Successful interview and analysis of potential


Is a scholarship while period of training? Am I able to work? How to manage the money question?

Depending on the study course you wish to go for, there are several options. In all cases you will be working in a co-operating company – working on a specific project that in turn is the basis for your master thesis. Besides the project you will not have the time to work for another company. The MBE program for example offers a scholarship of 42,000 €/2 years.


What about sending my CV and academic credentials to you directly?

Please send your complete application papers to christiane.kerndl@scmt.com


Is German a must language, too? Or I can study with English only?

Language of instruction is mostly English throughout the master programs within the SAP Corporate Master Program. However, be aware that you need to be able to speak and understand German as the projects within the co-operating companies are mainly German.


Could you explain me please more in detail SAP role in MBA program?

Within the study courses of the SAP Corporate Master program (MBE, MSc, MCompSc, MBA) you will complete two so-called SAP-Consultant certificates, which allow you to work within SAP related project


What is Confirmation of Achieved Credit Points (ECTS)?

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a standard for comparing the study attainment and performance of students of higher education across the European Union and other collaborating European countries. For successfully completed studies, ECTS credits are awarded. One academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS-credits that are equivalent to 1500–1800 hours of study in all countries irrespective of standard or qualification type and is used to facilitate transfer and progression throughout the in order to determine whether you are eligible to do the Master program. In order to do so, we need to know your CPs you achieved during your first academic degree. 


Is it possible to only enrol for studying SAP? If yes, what is the complete duration for it?

The SAP Corporate Master Program is designed to provide you with high-end academic degrees, encompassing a series of so-called SAP Consulting certificates


The place of study (whether it is in FH Heidelberg, SCMT or in Technical University Of München, etc.)?

Depending on the course of study the place of study varies, i.e.:

  • within the MBE program: Berlin (+ partner universities abroad in Sweden, the U.S., Japan and Korea)
  • within the MBA program: mainly Stuttgart (+ partner university in the U.S. for one to two modules)
  • within the MSc program: Heidelberg
  • within the MCompSc: Heidelberg


Details regarding Turtion Fees, Assistantships and Scholarships for different programs like MBA,MBE,MSc.etc..

Tuition fees:

  • MBE: no tuition fees for students
  • MBA: 40,000 € MSc: 35,000 €
  • MCompSc: 35,000 €

Scholarship:MBE: 42, 000 €


Does the MBA program have global accreditation? (like EQUIS,AMBA,AACSB,etc.)

Yes, it’s FIBAA accredited


What are the specializations in MBA which cooperate with SAP?

All study courses embrace 5 weeks SAP Certificates prior to the start of study.
Within the MBA program students are able to choose one of the following concentration courses:

International Management: Information Technology, Controlling, Innovation of the Value Creation Chain, Business Culture, International Marketing
Information System: Enterprise Information Systems, System Development Process, International Marketing, Business Culture
Business Intelligence: BI Strategies, BI Methods, BI Applications, Business Culture, International Marketing


How is this course different from other UACC programs from other universities?

Project Competence Concept: The combination of theory and practice which both education experts and companies call for, has been actual practice at Steinbeis University Berlin since it was founded in 1998. Today, versatile executives are particulary sought after – nevertheless, they should not only possess academic, theoretical knowledge but also bring along specific practical and professional skills and experience. This in why Steinbeis Center of Management and Technology offers on-the job training within dual study programs whose results are transferred and applied directly in the company. The Project Competence Concept is a unique study approach which turns out to be a real win-win situation for both the company and the participants. With this concept we are breaking new ground – in structure as well as in content.
Scholastics: During the classes, the specialized theoretical knowledge in conveyed to the students. With the support of the professors and lecturers from science, practice and consulting, they develop innovative approaches for the future of their company which are then »transferred« into their project work.  The project being handled by the participants is documented in their Bachelor or Master Thesis.


What is the period of study for the programs MBA,MBE,MSc.?

All study courses have a duration of 2 years.


What is the difference between Profile and Profile (Second_Language)?

The difference between Profile and Profile (Second Language) is the language. “Profile” is for filling out the application form in German, “Profile (Second Language)” is for filling out the application form in English.
Please fill out the Profile in English. Don’t worry about the German one for now


What is education and thesis?

Education refers to your previous education up till now (from high school, college up to university); Thesis refers to your academic pieces, e.g. your bachelor thesis.


What is "Possible operational areas"?

Possible operational areas refers to possible branches, where you can imagine to work on your project and hence your master thesis. Branches like Business Intelligence, Marketing, Human Resources, a.s.o.


Last update 09. August, 2010