MBA in International Management
A full-time, AACSB-accredited MBA programme blending core business management with German language training and industry-focused electives.
Best for:Best for mid-career professionals with two years of post-undergraduate experience seeking a globally recognised MBA with hands-on industry exposure and German language proficiency.
Overview
The MBA in International Management at Reutlingen University’s ESB Business School is a three-semester, full-time programme designed for international professionals seeking to advance their careers in global business. Accredited by AACSB, this programme combines core business modules with German language instruction, elective specialisations, and a mandatory three-month in-company project. Students benefit from small, interactive classes, diverse international peers, and close industry collaboration, preparing them for leadership roles in marketing, strategy, consulting, and beyond. The programme emphasises practical application through real-world company projects and thesis work, ensuring graduates are job-ready for dynamic careers in Europe and beyond.
What you'll do
- Complete core business modules covering accounting, finance, marketing, strategy, and cross-cultural management.
- Enrol in mandatory German language courses to achieve proficiency in business German.
- Select four elective specialisations from contemporary management topics like AI-driven marketing, circular economy business models, or negotiation skills.
- Conduct a three-month in-company project, applying academic knowledge to real-world business challenges.
- Write and defend a master’s thesis based on research conducted in collaboration with industry partners.
- Participate in career development activities, including company visits, guest lectures, and career fairs.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in any field (business or finance-related degrees may waive GMAT/GRE requirements)
Degree offered: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Language: English: B2 level (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, or equivalent); German: No minimum requirement (mandatory German language courses provided)
Instruction: English (100% of core programme); German language courses integrated into the curriculum
- Two years of professional experience post-undergraduate degree
- Proficiency in English (B2 level or equivalent)
- Ability to adapt to a full-time, intensive programme with German language training
- Basic quantitative and analytical skills (waived if degree is business/finance-related)
- Open to international applicants and German applicants with a German Bachelor’s degree
- No age restrictions
- No nationality restrictions
- Professional experience requirement: Two years post-undergraduate degree
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 June (international applicants), 1 August (German applicants)
Applicants must submit a CV, one-page motivation letter, undergraduate degree certificate, proof of English proficiency (B2 level), and either a GMAT/GRE score above the 35th percentile (or CAT score above the 80th percentile) unless they hold a business/finance-related degree. A successful selection interview is also required. Applications are submitted via the university’s online portal.
- CV
- One-page motivation letter
- Copy of undergraduate degree certificate
- Proof of English proficiency (B2 level)
- GMAT/GRE score (or CAT score) unless waived
- Verification of two years of professional experience
- Successful selection interview
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