This master's degree builds advanced knowledge and practical skills at the intersection of international management and economics. The curriculum is designed to keep pace with current developments, giving you a firm theoretical foundation and methodological tools that are applicable in international careers or for further academic work such as a PhD.
The programme is interdisciplinary, combining core concepts from business studies and economics. You will specialise in two chosen fields from offered focus areas, which allow you to tailor the degree to your interests and career goals. Available specialisations include Innovation Management and Economics, International Economics, Finance, and Data Analytics.
Elective modules let you deepen subject-specific expertise across business and economics and explore integrative or social-science perspectives that complement your specialisations. Overall, the structure emphasises both rigorous theory and practical analytical methods to prepare you for roles in global firms, policy institutions, or continuation into doctoral research.
Programme requirements (academic structure and focus)
This two-year MSc curriculum builds a solid methodological foundation in international business and economics in the first semester, covering core business and economics topics together with quantitative and qualitative research methods. From the start you begin specialised coursework, allowing you to apply these methods directly to subject-specific problems.
The programme’s main focus is on specialisation: you select two areas from four available tracks and follow subject courses across the semesters, including a dedicated seminar in one of your chosen specialisations. You can also shape a personalised focus through free electives, tailoring the degree to your career goals or research interests.
The final semester is primarily reserved for the Master’s thesis, which you complete independently using scientific methods within a typical four‑month timeframe. The programme also encourages international exposure — ideally by spending a semester abroad or pursuing a HERMES double degree during the third or fourth subject-related semester.
Learning outcomes: mastery of research methods applicable to international business and economic questions; specialised knowledge in two chosen fields; experience conducting independent, scientific research; and preparation for international careers or doctoral study.
This program requires applicants to hold a relevant undergraduate degree and to demonstrate sufficient English proficiency. Degrees awarded by universities inside or outside Germany are considered, provided they meet the programme’s academic scope and length expectations. If you studied in a field closely related to business administration—such as management or economics—your qualification may also qualify as equivalent.
For language, you must show adequate English skills. Acceptable proof includes recognized tests or certifications; however, you won’t need to submit additional English documentation if you are a native English speaker or if your bachelor’s degree was completed in English.
If you are unsure whether your degree is considered equivalent, or which English certificates/scores are acceptable in your case, contact the admissions office for guidance and to confirm any specific score requirements.
Requirements (summary)
Winter Semester (International)
15 May 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 May 2026
Graduates are prepared for international careers in consulting, finance, international organisations, innovation and strategy units, and data-driven roles in industry and government. The combination of economics and management training plus specialised tracks (e.g., finance or data analytics) enables entry into analytical and leadership positions across sectors.
The programme also provides a robust foundation for further academic work: the emphasis on research methods and the thesis makes graduates well-positioned to apply for doctoral programmes in economics, business, or related social sciences.
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