International Management MA

This two-year, full-time Master’s programme (six trimesters) prepares students for management roles in international business by combining academic rigour with practical, real-world experience. The curriculum covers core areas such as global strategy, global finance, internet marketing and risk management, while also offering programme-specific subjects like operations management, shareholder value management and contemporary economics. Practical learning is emphasised through a real-life consulting case, international project work or the option to spend a semester abroad, and the degree culminates in a master’s thesis.

Strong leadership, communication and intercultural competencies are central to the programme. Courses and workshops develop human resources and social skills, presentation and rhetoric, academic communication, business ethics and cultural awareness. Instruction is delivered in English and the faculty bring global business experience into teaching; company presentations and connections with partner organisations further enhance practical orientation. The programme’s international outlook is reflected in its global partnerships and diverse student body.

Programme structure and key requirements (concise)

• Duration and format: 2 years full-time, organised in six trimesters.
• Core modules include: Applied Global Strategy, Applied Global Finance, Contemporary Internet Marketing, Risk Management.
• Programme-specific modules include: Operations Management, Shareholder Value Management, Contemporary Economics, plus elective International Leadership.
• Practical components: real-life consulting case, international project-based studies or semester abroad, and a master’s thesis.
• Leadership & communication modules: Human Resources Management; Communication and Academic Skills; Presentation and Rhetoric; Business Ethics; Social Competence; Cultural Awareness.
• Language of instruction: English — students are supported to improve their English proficiency during the programme.
• German language: A minimum of B1 German is essential for successfully applying for internships and provides a competitive advantage in the German job market after graduation; completing German courses before relocating to Germany is strongly recommended.
• International focus and practical orientation: established global partnerships with universities and companies, semester-abroad options, an international student body, experienced faculty with global business expertise, and company presentations integrated into the curriculum.

The full curriculum for this International Management MA is published on the programme’s website. That online overview gives the semester-by-semester structure, credit (ECTS) allocation, module descriptions and learning outcomes, and information on assessment formats. Use that page as your definitive guide to plan course choices, confirm language of instruction, and understand the programme’s workload and progression requirements.

On the curriculum page you will typically find how the course balances core and elective content, how many credits are assigned to each element, and whether there are practical components such as project work, internships or a final research thesis. The curriculum descriptions also explain the expected competencies graduates should acquire and indicate where methods training (quantitative/qualitative), case-based learning, and team projects feature in the study plan.

Key learning aims to look for (and that this type of MA normally emphasizes) include: advancing strategic and functional management knowledge in an international context; developing analytical and research skills for business decision-making; building intercultural communication and leadership abilities; and applying theory to real-world international business problems. Review the online module descriptions to see which specific topics, teaching formats and assessment types will help you reach these outcomes.

What to check on the programme’s curriculum page

• Detailed module list and short descriptions (what each course covers)
• ECTS/credit value per module and total credits required for the degree
• Distinction between compulsory (core) and elective courses
• Information on the final assessment: thesis, capstone project or other final requirement
• Any practical components: internships, company projects or fieldwork (if offered)
• Assessment methods (exams, papers, presentations, group work) and typical workload per semester
• Pre‑requisites for advanced modules or language requirements
• Language of instruction and recommended language/support courses
• Contact details for the programme coordinator or study advisor for curriculum questions

Graduates are prepared for management positions in international firms, including roles in strategy, finance, marketing, operations and consulting. The programme’s mix of strategic modules, applied projects and leadership training equips students to take on cross-border responsibilities, manage multicultural teams and contribute to corporate decision-making.

Completing the internship in the second year and participating in company projects or a semester abroad strengthens employability. For those targeting the German job market, conversational German (recommended minimum B1) enhances internship placement prospects and competitive advantage after graduation.