Freshers guide
GOP & Exams at TUM School of Management
The GOP is the single rule that decides whether you stay enrolled. This guide collects everything we get asked about the four GOP exams, retakes, credit requirements and exam registration in TUMonline.
The short version
GOP stands for Grundlagen- und Orientierungsprüfung. In the Bachelor in Management & Technology there are four of them: Mathematics 1, Economics 1 and Operations Research & Decision Analysis in the first semester, Statistics in the second.
Each GOP gives you two attempts, the main exam plus one retake. You must pass at least three of the four by the end of your second semester to remain enrolled. All other courses can be retaken as often as you need within the four-year period to graduate.
From the third semester onwards the credit requirements of §10 APSO apply: 30 credits by the end of the third semester, then 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 by the end of the eighth.
Registering for an exam
Exam registration happens in TUMonline under My Studies. Open the course, look for the green circle: that is the exam entry with the exam date and the registration period.
There is no late registration. Check every registration deadline yourself and put it in your calendar. If you did miss a deadline, contact the examination office (Prüfungsausschuss) as early as possible, the answers below explain who to write to.
Questions students ask us
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+What are GOPs and all relevant information
GOP stands for Grundlagen- und Orientierungsprüfung.
In our program, there are four GOPs: three in the first semester (Math 1, Economics 1, and Operations Research & Decision Analysis) and one in the second semester (Statistics). Each course has one exam with only one retake opportunity. To remain enrolled at the university, you must pass at least three out of the four GOPs.
+How do I register for the exams?
Navigate to the course under “My Studies” in TUMOnline. Find the “green circle” for that course: That is the exam, for which you can see the exam date, and registration period.
Important: You should ALWAYS check the registration deadline; there is no possibility of a late registration.
+I missed to register for my exam, who can I contact?
If you missed registering for an exam, need to submit a health-related request (e.g., asking for more time), or have other concerns (excluding point miscalculations or incorrect grading), you should contact the Examination Board at examinationboard@mgt.tum.de. Please note that if you forgot to register for an exam, they generally cannot add you afterward unless you have a valid reason. Simply forgetting is not accepted. To avoid this situation, always make sure to register for your exams on time.
+How many times can I fail exams?
You can retake exams as many times as needed within the 4-year period to graduate. Just make sure you have passed at least 3 out of 4 GOPs by the end of your 2nd semester and that you meet the credit requirements (30 credits per semester starting from the 3rd semester).
+How much do I need to pass the exam?
As a general rule of thumb: open-answer exams (e.g., Math) count for about 40%, single-choice exams (e.g., Economics, Financial Accounting, Business Ethics) around 60%, and mixed exams (e.g., Statistics, Logistics) about 50%. However, grading may be curved and can vary, so always confirm with the professor or tutors.
+Does my failed grade count into the average grade?
A failed grade DOES NOT count toward your overall average. It will temporarily appear in your TUMonline account, but once you retake and pass the exam, the failed grade will be removed and replaced with the passing grade.
+Does my bonus count for the retake?
Bonuses usually also apply to retake exams, but this can vary by course. Always confirm with your professor or tutor to be sure.
+How many credits do you need per semester?
According to §10 APSO (General academic and examination regulations), in the Bachelor’s program the following number of credits must be earned in the modules specified in the pertinent FPSO (Program-specific academic and examination regulations):
• a minimum of 30 credits by the end of the third semester;
• a minimum of 60 credits by the end of the fourth semester;
• a minimum of 90 credits by the end of the fifth semester;
• a minimum of 120 credits by the end of the sixth semester;
• a minimum of 150 credits by the end of the seventh semester; and
• a minimum of 180 credits by the end of the eighth semester.
The credit requirement starts from the 3rd semester. In your first two semesters, your main focus should be on passing at least 3 out of the 4 GOPs.
Last updated: 5. September 2025
+What is the FPSO?
It stands for FachPrüfungs und StudienOrdnung.
You can consider it a “rulebook” for all study-related issues.
+I have a question about my studies, who can I ask?
If you have general questions about your studies or schedule, we recommend contacting the Student Hub. They can either answer your questions directly or connect you with the right point of contact. The Student Hub is located on the 3rd floor of the Management Building, room 3550. For details on opening hours, please visit: Student Hub Website.
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Die GOP (Grundlagen- und Orientierungsprüfung) umfasst im Bachelor Management & Technology vier Prüfungen: Mathematik 1, Economics 1 und Operations Research & Decision Analysis im ersten Semester sowie Statistik im zweiten Semester.
Pro GOP hast du zwei Versuche (Klausur und ein Wiederholungsversuch). Mindestens drei der vier GOPs müssen bis zum Ende des zweiten Semesters bestanden sein, sonst wirst du exmatrikuliert. Die Prüfungsanmeldung läuft über TUMonline, eine Nachmeldung nach Ende der Anmeldefrist ist nicht möglich.