Master of Arts in International Management – Latin America
A joint international master’s programme blending business management with Latin American studies and Spanish language immersion.
Best for:Best for graduates in business, economics, engineering, or related fields seeking a cross-cultural, bilingual (English/Spanish) master’s programme with a strong focus on international management and Latin American business contexts.
Overview
This Master of Arts programme in International Management – Latin America is a joint initiative between Mainz University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and UCES (Argentina), offering a unique blend of business administration, international trade, and Latin American cultural studies. Students spend the first three semesters in Mainz, focusing on core business disciplines like finance, marketing, and strategic management, while also studying Spanish and Latin American history and culture. The final two semesters are split between Buenos Aires and a partner university in Latin America, allowing for hands-on experience in international business environments and a master’s thesis. The programme emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, project-based learning, and an applied internship in an international company, preparing graduates for careers in global business, international organizations, or further academic study.
What you'll do
- Complete a structured curriculum combining business administration, international trade, and Latin American studies across three semesters in Mainz and two semesters abroad (Buenos Aires or a partner university in Latin America).
- Participate in project-based learning, including group work with international companies and applied business simulations.
- Develop and submit a master’s thesis during the final semester, either in Buenos Aires or at a partner university in Latin America.
- Complete an eight-week internship in an international company as part of the 'Applied Project' requirement.
- Engage in language training (Spanish and basic German) and intercultural skills development to prepare for international business environments.
- Present and report on collaborative projects to peers and industry partners, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in management, business, engineering, science, economics, or business law with above-average academic performance (minimum ECTS grade C or equivalent to a 2.5 average in the German grading system).
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English: B2 level (official certificate required, e.g., TOEIC 800 or equivalent); Spanish: Good proficiency (for students starting in Mainz). Basic German: A2 level (no proof required).
Instruction: English and Spanish (with Spanish as the primary language for courses in Buenos Aires and partner universities).
- Proven academic excellence in business, economics, or related fields.
- Excellent English language proficiency (B2 level or equivalent).
- Basic Spanish language skills (for students starting in Mainz).
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary and international teams.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills for business research and project work.
- Applicants from all countries are eligible.
- No age restrictions, but applicants must meet academic admission requirements.
- Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from outside the EU must submit their application via uni-assist.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-31
Applicants must submit their application online through the university’s official portal. Required documents include an official transcript of Bachelor’s grades, proof of English and Spanish language proficiency, a personal statement explaining motivation for studying in Argentina, and a CV. Applicants from outside the EU must use uni-assist for document verification. The application deadline for the winter semester is 31 July.
- Official transcript of Bachelor’s grades
- Proof of English proficiency (B2 level, e.g., TOEIC 800 or equivalent)
- Proof of Spanish proficiency (for students starting in Mainz)
- Personal statement (approx. two pages) explaining motivation for studying in Argentina
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
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