Master's degree at the Erich Pommer Institut

Our Master's programmes are aimed at professionals who wish to deepen their expertise and take the next step in their careers – particularly at:

• Professionals from the media, film, and creative industries

• Legal professionals and economists with a media focus

• Project and management staff in companies, institutions and associations

• Professionals who wish to combine legal and economic skills

No. Specific industry experience is not a requirement.

What is important is a completed university degree and at least one year of professional experience of any kind. The programmes are aimed at both career changers and professionals from the media and creative industries.

The application phase for both master's programmes usually starts in February of each year.
An early bird discount is valid until April 30th.
The regular application deadline for both programmes ends on July 31st.

Für die Masterstudiengänge gilt:

• a completed academic university degree with at least 180 ECTS(e.g. Bachelor's, diploma, state examination)

• at least one year of professional experience (across industries)

Additional requirements depending on the course of study:

Digital Media Law and Management (LL.M.)

• Language of instruction: German

• A requirement is a German level C1, provided that German is not the mother tongue.

European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA

• Language of instruction: English

• A C1 level of English is required, provided that English is not the mother tongue.

Yes. Both master's programmes are designed for working professionals and can be combined with full-time or part-time employment.

Both programmes have a standard study duration of two years (4 semesters):

• 1st–2nd semester:

  • a total of 12 modules

  • 6 core modules (mandatory for all students)

  • 3 specialisation modules in the chosen programme (MBA or LL.M.)

  • 1 elective module from the other programme

• 3rd semester:

  • Practical project (usually as a group project, alternatively individually)

  • With at least 3 years of relevant professional experience the project can be recognised.

• 4th semester:

  • Master's thesis

Upon successful completion, students will be awarded an academic Master’s degree:

• LL.M. (Master of Laws)

• MBA (Master of Business Administration)

• oder – bei Absolvierung beider Masterstudiengänge – beide Abschlüsse

The degrees are joint academic qualifications awarded by the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF and the University of Potsdam and comprise 120 ECTS credits.