This programme prepares you for leadership roles in internationally active organisations or for enhancing your current management position with broader perspectives. It treats globalization as a concrete reality and equips you with core managerial functions so you can view change as an opportunity — even in challenging circumstances. The curriculum fosters strategic thinking and the ability to connect ideas, helping you operate confidently in complex, fast-changing environments.
You will develop a broad, practice-oriented management skillset that addresses major contemporary challenges such as digitalisation, globalisation and rising organisational complexity. The English-language curriculum and an international student body create an intercultural network that strengthens your professional profile and makes you an attractive candidate for globally operating companies. Throughout the programme you will also deepen methodological skills and apply empirical research to real business situations.
Study areas cover the full range of management disciplines: analysing companies, deriving actionable measures, understanding corporate structures and processes, and working with project and change management fundamentals. The programme further emphasizes leadership competencies for managing teams and organisational units, helping you take on more responsible management roles while grounding your decisions in evidence-based practice.
Requirements & ideal profile
This three-semester, 90 ECTS curriculum blends core business foundations with applied research and strategic practice. The first semesters build a solid grounding in general management, people and marketing issues, and change processes, while the second semester adds financial, legal and analytical competencies. The final semester focuses on strategic integration and an independent research project — the master's thesis — rounded out by a colloquium to present and defend your work.
Key modules give you both conceptual frameworks and practical skills. Empirical Research trains you to design and evaluate evidence-based studies; Human Capital Management and Leadership develop your ability to manage and motivate teams; Marketing and Change Management prepare you for brand- and transformation-related challenges. The program also covers Accounting, Financial Management and Corporate Decisions to strengthen financial literacy, and International Business Law to contextualize decisions in cross‑border settings. A flexible Data Analysis module (choose qualitative or quantitative alignment) lets you tailor methodological training to your interests and career goals.
By the end of the program you should be able to:
Core facts and requirements
This 90 ECTS pathway is aimed at candidates who already hold a completed undergraduate degree equivalent to at least 180 ECTS credits. It is intended for applicants who can demonstrate a solid foundation in higher education and some practical experience, so you can build on that background during the Master’s programme.
In addition to the academic qualification, the programme requires proof of English language ability, a minimum period of professional experience, and a basic familiarity with the subject area you wish to study. Shortlisted applicants will take part in a motivational interview to discuss their fit and goals. Check the programme website for variant-specific details and any documentation requirements for international degree equivalency.
Admission requirements:
For more information on specific requirements for each Master’s variant and how to document international qualifications, please consult the programme’s website.
Winter Semester (International)
All Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes can be started on the first day of each month. Please allow two weeks for processing and submit your application for enrolment in a timely manner.
Graduates are prepared for managerial and leadership roles in internationally oriented companies and globally operating organisations. The programme emphasizes core management functions—leadership, strategic management, change and project management, accounting and finance—equipping alumni for positions such as team or project manager, business manager, consultant, or functional leader across industries.
The English-language delivery and international cohort increase employability in multinational firms and international business contexts. Graduates can also pursue roles in corporate strategy, international business development, HR management, and consultancy, or leverage the degree to transition into higher-responsibility positions or entrepreneurial ventures.
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