How does failing in a course during Master's studies in Germany affect job prospects? What are the implications of failing an exam of a particular course during Master's studies in Germany? Is it considered bad in terms of future job prospects in that field? Does that disqualify you from pursuing a job in that specific field?
For example: If a student fails in the exam of a compulsory course &quot;A&quot; once or twice and he/she passes the exam in the second or third attempt. But his/her field of interest is very relevant to the course &quot;A&quot;. So will he/she find it difficult to get a job in that field because he/she failed in that compulsory course &quot;A&quot; once or twice?
In my experience, it will have minor to none implications.

Job interviews barely talk about failed exams, if they even pose a question about your studies at all, they focus on what you put your focus on.
You could check your Prüfungsordnung or get in touch with the Studienbüro, if they actually include the amount of failed attempts in your Abschlusszeugnis. If they don't, you could chose to lie about it.
Your final grade and internships plus work experience are far more important than a failed class. So even if you decide to tell them, it should have minor implications.
Nonetheless, I think if they have to pick between two equal applicants where one has no failed attempts, they will pick him/her.

Things that actually are part of job interviews/applications in germany (in my experience)

Hobbies you persue (as an opener for the interview)

Final Grade

Your Abschlussarbeit, if it's related to the field you want to work in

In Computer Science, they could ask algorithm questions, although this depends on if they have qualified personnel

Experience in the workfield (internships, experience during your studies)

Questions to check if you fit into the company and have the required competency to do the job.


In the job interviews I had, they never mentioned my transcript of records.