International Management

This programme addresses the managerial challenges created by shifting patterns of globalisation and deglobalisation. It equips you to take on leadership and strategic roles within internationally active organisations — from multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises — by teaching core concepts in corporate leadership and strategic management tailored to a changing economic order.

Alongside strategy and leadership, the curriculum provides essential legal and economic knowledge needed to operate in a globalised business environment. Taught in English, the programme is designed to prepare international graduates for decision-making responsibilities in cross-border contexts and to develop the analytical and organisational skills employers expect of management professionals.

Entry requirements (check the official programme page for exact details)

• The original description did not list specific entry criteria; consult the university for precise rules
• Applicants will typically need a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL) may be required
• Academic transcripts and a CV are commonly requested
• A motivation letter and letters of recommendation are often part of the application
• Additional documents (e.g., proof of work experience, standardized test scores, visa/funding proofs) may be required depending on your background and nationality

Program structure and key modules

The degree is delivered across consecutive semesters with a clear international business focus. In the first semester you build core business foundations: human resources, marketing and corporate governance taught from an international perspective, together with quantitative methods, international business law and international economics. The second semester deepens these skills into areas such as risk management, innovation and strategic management, plus controllership for international firms. You will also work on interpersonal and entrepreneurial capabilities through modules on leadership, communication and entrepreneurship.

The third semester brings integrative, practice-oriented work: an extensive computer‑based business simulation in which student teams co-manage an international high‑tech company, and the Master’s thesis on an international management topic—often completed in cooperation with a company. Two elective modules (taken in semester 2 and 3) let you specialise and shape your own profile. Teaching formats include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, excursions, small-group discussions and tutorials.

Learning outcomes

Graduates emerge with cross‑functional management competence and an international mindset: the ability to apply quantitative methods and economic/legal frameworks to global business problems; to design and implement strategy, innovation and risk-management measures; and to perform controllership tasks in multinational contexts. Equally important are the practiced soft skills—leadership, communication and entrepreneurship—gained through team work, simulations and company-linked thesis projects that prepare you for operational and strategic roles in international organisations.

Practical experience, mobility and student support

The department maintains a broad network of partner universities (ERASMUS+ across Europe and additional collaborations in the USA, Korea, Jordan and Australia), giving clear options for study abroad periods and—in some cases—an opportunity to obtain a second degree alongside the MSc. An internal Internship Unit supports placement searches in Germany and abroad, and company cooperation is commonly used for thesis topics.

Requirements (concise)

• Complete 13 mandatory modules plus 2 electives = 90 ECTS (standard three‑semester variant).
• Four‑semester variant: additional 30 ECTS required (examples: six‑month internship, semester abroad, or extra modules).
• Third semester includes: team-based, computerised business simulation and the Master’s thesis (often company-linked).
• Two electives available across semesters 2 and 3 to tailor specialisation.
• Course delivery: lectures, seminars, practical elements, workshops, excursions, small-group discussions, tutorials.
• Mobility: ERASMUS+ partnerships across Europe; further collaborations with universities in USA, Korea, Jordan, Australia; possible second-degree options in some exchange arrangements.
• Internship support: dedicated Internship Unit for placements in Germany and abroad.
• Preparatory (pre‑study) programme (one semester) for international applicants: German and English language courses; preparatory classes in Principles of Management and Financial & Managerial Accounting; introduction to academic methods and the German higher education system. Priority for Master’s applicants.
• More information on the pre-study programme: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/international/international-office/ways-to-fulda/study-preparation/pre-study-fulda

Graduates are prepared for management and leadership roles in internationally active companies, including positions in strategic management, controllership, risk and innovation management, international marketing, and HR. The programme’s emphasis on corporate leadership, strategic decision-making and international business law equips students for roles in large corporate groups as well as in small- and medium-sized enterprises. Practical elements—such as the business simulation, company-linked Master’s thesis, internship options and study-abroad/double-degree pathways—enhance employability and provide direct access to industry contacts, making graduates attractive to multinational firms, consultancies and organisations operating in global value chains.