International MBA – Focus International Logistics & Supply Chain Management

This intensive International MBA awards two degrees by combining study at two partner institutions and is taught in English. You can complete the program in a one‑year fast‑track or in an 18‑month format, spending time in two different countries and learning alongside an international cohort. The structure is designed to give you both a strong common management foundation and the chance to specialise according to your career goals.

The core curriculum covers essential global business disciplines: Multinational Financial Management, Business Analytics, Global Marketing Strategies, Global Strategic Analysis, Human Resource Management in the Global Environment, with Leadership offered as an optional module. These modules focus on practical, cross‑border management challenges and develop analytical and strategic skills relevant to multinational businesses.

Students choose one of four specialisations offered at different international partner universities:

• International Marketing — University of València, Spain
• International Finance & Investments — University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA
• International Logistics & Supply Chain Management — International Graduate Center (IGC), Hochschule Bremen City University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• Sustainable Risk Management — ESSCA School of Management, Paris, France

The programme is internationally accredited by EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) and emphasizes critical analysis of what makes firms competitive in the global marketplace rather than only focusing on cross‑border trade mechanics. Its international mobility, applied curriculum and partner network are tailored to enhance employability in global roles across supply chain, finance, marketing and risk management.

Requirements (as provided)

• The original description did not list specific entry or application requirements.
• For admission criteria (academic prerequisites, work experience, language tests, transcripts, application deadlines and required documents), contact the programme’s admissions office or consult the official programme webpage.

This programme is organised as a dual-degree track within the International Business School Alliance (IBSA). In the first semester you complete the programme’s core modules either at our campus or at one of the IBSA partner universities. These core modules are uniform across all partners, ensuring the same academic foundation regardless of study location.

For the specialisation in International Logistics & Supply Chain Management and for the Master’s thesis, you relocate to a second IBSA university in a different country. This two-country model gives you both a shared, consistent curriculum and an international study experience that combines broad managerial foundations with a focused, research-based specialisation.

Key modules and learning outcomes

• Core modules (first semester): provide the standardised foundation across partner universities; they prepare you for advanced, specialised study.
• Specialisation modules (second study location): focus your learning on international logistics and supply chain management, building on the core foundation.
• Master’s thesis: an independent, research-led project that consolidates specialist knowledge and demonstrates your ability to apply theory to practice.
• Learning outcomes: graduates gain a consistent base in business administration, focused expertise in logistics & supply chains, experience studying in two countries, and the research competence required to complete a Master’s thesis.

Programme structure — concise requirements

• Enrol and complete the core modules in semester 1 at either our university or an IBSA partner.
• Transfer to a second IBSA university (in a different country) for the specialisation and the Master’s thesis.
• Core modules are identical at each IBSA partner to ensure curricular equivalence across locations.
• Consult the IBSA partner list for available host universities and countries for the second semester.

Graduates are prepared for leadership and specialist roles in international business, with skills applicable to multinational corporations, logistics and supply chain firms, consulting agencies, and firms active in global trade. Typical functions include supply chain manager, logistics coordinator, operations analyst, procurement specialist and roles in international business development or strategy.

The programme’s mix of strategy, analytics, finance and HR equips you to manage complex cross-border operations, lead multicultural teams and apply data-driven decision-making in global supply chains. The Master’s thesis offers an opportunity to demonstrate applied expertise to prospective employers.