Overview This full-time Master's programme prepares you to lead and manage companies operating across borders. It emphasises strategic awareness of global trends, innovation, and the interpersonal skills needed for effective intercultural collaboration. Graduates receive a Master of Arts and are positioned for strong career prospects in both Germany and international labour markets.
What you will study Over three semesters (90 ECTS), you build advanced managerial knowledge and research skills and complete a Master's thesis. The curriculum covers core areas such as international management, international human resources management, international marketing, law and trade relations, and intercultural cooperation and communication. Alongside mandatory modules, you can tailor your studies through elective specialisations — for example organisational behaviour, sustainability, digitalisation and AI.
International orientation and language The programme is delivered entirely in English and includes several internationally focused opportunities to strengthen your global competence: a study semester abroad, international internships, and short-term exchange formats such as the "Global Master School" offered with partner universities in Finland and the USA. These options are designed to help you acquire both practical experience and intercultural skills for an international career.
Key facts
Please review the official programme webpage for the definitive academic admission requirements: https://www.th-ab.de/en/education/degree-programmes/international-management-in-english#requirements-for-the-master-s-programme-6474
The page linked above contains the formal entry criteria for the MA International Management programme. International applicants should read that information carefully before preparing an application to ensure they meet the stated academic conditions and any programme-specific prerequisites.
If anything on the page is unclear, use the contact details provided there to ask the programme or admissions office for clarification. Confirm deadlines and application procedures on the same site so you submit all materials on time.
Admission-related action items
Winter Semester (International)
Please have a look here:https://www.th-ab.de/en/education/degree-seeking-students/forms/apply/.
Graduates are prepared for management positions in internationally operating companies and organisations, with strong prospects on both the German and international job markets. The programme covers international management, HR, marketing, trade relations and intercultural cooperation, equipping students for roles such as international project manager, product/marketing manager, HR manager for global teams, management consultant or positions in international trade and corporate development.
Elective specialisations (e.g. sustainability, digitalisation and AI) and practical elements like internships and exchange programs further enhance employability in sector-specific and cross-border roles, particularly in companies seeking graduates with intercultural competence and English-medium managerial skills.
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