Program Design and Contents

TIAS Online Premaster

The TIAS Online Premaster (English-taught) consists of four modules that thoroughly prepare you for a successful start to your master’s program. Once your enrollment is finalized, you will gain immediate access to the online learning environment.

From that point on, you’re in control. With your master’s start date in mind, you decide when to begin each module, how many modules to take at once, and the pace at which you complete them.

Modules

Academic reading & writing

You will learn how to search for, evaluate, and process academic literature. In addition, you’ll work on your writing skills and learn how to construct well-supported academic texts in the form of a literature review.

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Quantitative methods

You will learn to apply statistical concepts and analyze quantitative data. These skills are a key component of many forms of academic research.

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Qualitative Methods

You will be introduced to qualitative research methods and learn how to design and prepare a qualitative study in order to effectively collect qualitative research data.

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Accounting & Finance

This module covers basic academic and analytical knowledge of accounting (external financial reporting) and finance (corporate finance).

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Time investment & result

Time investment

The weekly study load of this premaster depends largely on how many modules you take simultaneously and the pace you choose for each module. In practice, participants often complete a module within 9 weeks. Depending on your prior knowledge and experience, this typically translates to a study load of 8 to 16 hours per week per module.

By following multiple modules at the same time, you can shorten the overall duration of the premaster—though this will increase your weekly time investment.

Certification per Module

Upon successful completion of a module, you will receive a certificate. Once you have completed all four modules, you will gain access to an Executive Master’s program of your choice at TIAS.

Course outline

Startdate

You can start directly after registration

Costs

€ 400 per part (exempt from VAT)

Result

Certificate of participation

Location

Online

Language

English