This full-time Master of Science in International Management blends management theory, analytics and hands-on application in an interdisciplinary curriculum. You study core business management subjects while tailoring your degree through specialisation modules—options include accounting & finance, marketing and operations management—so you build both broad managerial knowledge and focused expertise for international careers.
Practical learning is central: the programme integrates case studies, organised study trips and internships with leading companies to develop problem-solving skills, professional networks and the soft skills required to lead multicultural teams. These applied experiences are designed to help you demonstrate your abilities across different business areas and strengthen your career prospects after graduation.
Taught in English in Frankfurt am Main, the programme is offered by an AACSB-accredited school—an internationally recognised quality mark held by only around six percent of business schools worldwide—underscoring the programme’s commitment to excellence in teaching and impact.
For exact admission criteria, application documents and deadlines, consult the programme’s official admissions information.
This master's curriculum builds a solid management foundation in the first year and then moves students into internationally focused and practice-driven work. During semesters 1–2, coursework consolidates core business administration concepts while placing special emphasis on developing executive presentation techniques and team leadership abilities. The program integrates practice-oriented lectures and real-world consulting assignments to connect theory with immediate business challenges.
In semester 3 students spend a semester abroad at one of the program’s partner universities in Europe or overseas, broadening intercultural competence and international management perspectives. The final semester is dedicated to an independent master’s thesis that synthesizes learned theory and applied experience. A mandatory twelve-week practical phase and ongoing consulting projects ensure students gain hands-on experience; there is also an option to pursue an international double degree for deeper global exposure.
Key components and requirements
Primary learning outcomes
This master’s program requires a first university degree and a demonstrable foundation in economics, plus a completed online application with several supporting documents. If you studied outside the ECTS system, your bachelor’s qualification must be considered equivalent to at least 180 ECTS at a university, university of applied sciences, or a comparable foreign higher education institution. You also need to have earned at least 30 ECTS credits in economics-related coursework during your undergraduate studies.
The application is submitted via an online form where you upload the required documents. Shortlisted applicants take part in an assessment that includes preparing a brief case-study presentation and attending an online interview as part of the final admission decision.
Requirements (bullet points)
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 August 2026
Graduates are prepared for leadership and specialist roles in multinational companies, consulting firms, finance and marketing departments, and international organisations. The combination of specialisation modules, international experience and a compulsory internship makes alumni attractive to employers seeking candidates with practical experience and cross-cultural competence.
The programme’s emphasis on networking, applied projects and career-oriented skills (presentations, team leadership, analytics) helps graduates transition into roles such as management trainee, consultant, product or marketing manager, financial analyst, or operations manager across international settings.
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