Intercultural Communication and Management (ICM)

This English-language continuing-education Master’s programme is designed for professionals with work experience who want to deepen their intercultural competence and advance both professionally and personally in a globalised context. It responds to the growing need for organisations to manage diversity, prevent cross-cultural misunderstandings, and foster inclusive workplaces. Teaching balances theoretical foundations and practical application so graduates can actively shape communication processes in international settings.

The programme prepares students—on the basis of prior academic qualifications and professional experience—to assume management and leadership positions focused on communication in organisations of various sizes. Core study areas combine insights from linguistics, cultural studies and business administration with targeted management skills. A strong emphasis is placed on linking academic research and practice: technical and methodological competencies are taught in an applied, work-relevant way.

Curriculum highlights

• Intercultural Communication
• Intercultural Business Communication
• Conversation Analysis
• Applied Conversation Analysis
• English as a Global Language
• Intercultural Mediation & Conflict Management
• Communication Management
• Digital Communication, Language and Culture
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Management Skills & Negotiations
• International Management & Design Thinking
• International Marketing & Business Development
• Leadership & Human Resource Management
• Diversity Management

Entry profile and key facts

• English-language Master of Arts continuing-education programme
• Intended for students with prior academic qualifications plus professional work experience
• Prepares graduates for management and leadership roles related to organisational communication
• Teaching approach: balanced theoretical knowledge and application-oriented training linking science and practice

The programme’s full course organisation and detailed module list are provided in the downloadable programme PDF; that document is the authoritative source for the sequence of courses, credit (ECTS) distribution, assessment formats, and the official learning outcomes.

For prospective international students, the programme PDF will typically show the structure across semesters (core courses, electives, practical projects, and a master’s thesis or capstone). It will also specify credit requirements, teaching language, assessment methods (exams, coursework, presentations), and any professional/practical elements such as internships or applied projects. Consult that PDF for exact module titles, semester-by-semester plans, and elective options.

Although exact module names and learning outcomes are listed in the programme document, students can expect the curriculum to emphasise the development of intercultural communication competencies, analytical skills in media and communication contexts, and applied management practices for international and multicultural settings. The programme learning outcomes in the PDF will clarify competencies you should acquire by graduation (theoretical knowledge, research skills, project management, and the ability to work across cultural contexts).

Requirements (where to find them)

• Exact entry requirements, language prerequisites, required documents, and application deadlines are listed in the programme PDF.
• For clarification on eligibility, recognition of prior degrees, visa-related questions, or document translation/notarisation, contact the programme’s admissions office as indicated in the PDF.

Graduates are prepared for management and leadership roles in communication, human resources, diversity management, international marketing and project management across organisations of different sizes. Typical positions include intercultural consultant, communication manager, HR specialist for diversity & inclusion, international project manager, and roles in corporate training or mediation.

The combination of practical project experience and theoretical grounding equips alumni to design communication strategies, lead multicultural teams, mediate cross-cultural conflicts and drive organisational change in international contexts.