Overview This consecutive Master of Arts program combines applied, practice-oriented teaching with a research-driven foundation. It is designed to develop the capabilities needed to sustainably manage international companies in the digital age, with particular emphasis on strategic decision-making and project management. The curriculum encourages ethical and sustainability-conscious leadership alongside contemporary business and legal understanding.
Structure and focus The degree is organised into 12 coordinated modules, culminating in a substantial research project and a final Master’s thesis. Course content covers a broad set of management topics—digital business models, sustainability and ethics, management control, legal aspects of international trade, organisation effectiveness, competitive strategy and consumer behaviour, integrated reporting, innovation management, international financial models, and managing global change—so graduates gain a rounded skillset for global business environments.
International experience and research preparation A mandatory semester abroad expands students’ academic and cultural perspectives and, together with the embedded research project, prepares participants to undertake their Master’s thesis and to work effectively in international teams and contexts.
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Overview This MA program is structured to build both practical and analytical skills for managing complex international business environments. The first semester focuses on core, subject-specific modules that establish a foundation in digital strategy, sustainability and ethics, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and market-facing strategy. The second semester is spent abroad, allowing you to deepen subject knowledge in an international setting with electives such as innovation management, international financial models, and managing global change. The final semester is dedicated to a research project and the master’s thesis, giving you space to apply what you’ve learned to a sustained, independent piece of research.
For international students this layout offers intensive classroom-based learning followed by international exposure and a substantial research component—helpful for careers in multinational firms, consultancy, public-sector policy roles, or further academic study. The mix of modules emphasizes contemporary topics (digital business models, sustainability, and global change) alongside core management disciplines, helping you develop both strategic and operational competencies.
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A Bachelor’s degree with a grade point average (NC) of 2.5 or better is the basic academic requirement for admission. Applicants should ensure their undergraduate diploma and transcript demonstrate at least this level of achievement.
All qualifications are assessed on an individual basis. Your application will be reviewed in light of your specific educational background, and additional documentation or clarification may be requested during the evaluation.
For complete and up-to-date details — including information on how international grades are compared, language proficiency, application documents, and deadlines — please consult the programme’s official admissions page.
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Graduates are prepared for management and specialist roles in international companies facing digital transformation and sustainability challenges. Typical career paths include positions in strategy and corporate development, project and programme management, innovation and product management, international trade and finance, and consulting.
The programme's combination of practical modules, an international semester and a research project also provides a foundation for further academic work or research-related roles, though it is not a combined Master–PhD programme.
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