International Management (MSc)
Prepare for global leadership roles with a focus on corporate governance, strategic management, and international business law.
Best for:Best for graduates in business administration or economics seeking to specialise in international corporate leadership, strategic management, and cross-cultural business dynamics.
Overview
This Master of Science in International Management at Fulda University of Applied Sciences equips students with advanced skills in corporate leadership, strategic management, and international business law. The programme addresses contemporary challenges in globalisation, such as economic shifts and value chain optimisation, through a mix of lectures, seminars, and practical simulations. Students engage in cross-cultural learning, international guest lectures, and optional study-abroad opportunities, including double-degree programmes. The curriculum emphasises quantitative methods, risk management, and leadership development, culminating in a Master’s thesis or a business simulation game. Fulda’s strong international network and partnerships with global companies enhance career prospects in multinational corporations and SMEs worldwide.
What you'll do
- Develop business skills in human resources, marketing, and corporate governance with an international focus.
- Apply quantitative methods, international business law, and economics to real-world business challenges.
- Expand knowledge in risk management, innovation, and strategic management through specialised modules.
- Participate in a computer-based business simulation game where you lead an international high-tech company in a team.
- Complete a Master’s thesis on an international management topic, often in collaboration with a company.
- Engage in elective modules to tailor your studies to specific career interests or industry needs.
- Leverage international partnerships and study-abroad opportunities to gain global exposure and potentially earn a double degree.
- Develop leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial skills through workshops, seminars, and practical exercises.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, economics, or a related field with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits. Applicants with fewer than 210 ECTS may need to complete additional 30 ECTS through internships, study abroad, or extra modules.
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English proficiency at B2 level (or equivalent), with official certification such as TOEIC 785, TOEFL iBT 72, or IELTS Academic 5.5.
Instruction: English (with some elective courses in German; Master’s thesis can be written in English or German).
- Proven academic background in business administration, economics, or a related discipline.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills for business decision-making.
- Ability to work in multicultural teams and adapt to international business environments.
- Basic proficiency in English for academic and professional communication.
- Applicants with a German first degree or EU/EEA nationals with a foreign degree must apply by 15 July (winter semester) or 15 January (summer semester).
- Non-EU/EEA nationals with a foreign degree must apply by 15 June (winter semester) or 15 December (summer semester).
- Selection may occur if eligible applicants exceed available places, based on academic performance (overall average grade of the first degree).
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Deadline: 15 June (winter semester for non-EU/EEA) or 15 July (winter semester for EU/EEA and German applicants); 15 December (summer semester for non-EU/EEA) or 15 January (summer semester for EU/EEA and German applicants)
Applicants must submit their application through the official portal uni-assist. The application includes academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and any additional documents required for eligibility verification. Selection may involve an evaluation of academic performance if the number of applicants exceeds available places.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts (with 180+ ECTS; 210+ ECTS preferred for 3-semester track)
- Proof of English proficiency (B2 level, e.g., TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS certificate)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter or statement of purpose
- Passport-sized photograph
- Proof of health insurance coverage
- Proof of payment for the application fee (if applicable)
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