Master of Science (MSc) in International Business Studies (MIBS)
A comprehensive Master's programme focusing on international management strategies, intercultural communication, and global business operations.
Best for:Best for students with a background in business or management seeking a career in international corporate strategy and global operations.
Overview
The Master of Science in International Business Studies at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg provides a rigorous academic foundation for understanding the complexities of global business environments. Students explore diverse approaches to international operations, including foreign market entry strategies, management practices, and the impact of global cultural and legal variations. The curriculum integrates core management theory with practical elements such as company visits, workshops with industry executives, and opportunities for international exchange. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in international settings through a combination of analytical training and the development of essential intercultural communication skills.
What you'll do
- Engage in core coursework covering international management, finance, and strategic business operations.
- Participate in seminars, workshops, and company visits to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- Develop intercultural communication skills through diverse academic and international settings.
- Complete elective courses focused on specific regional area studies.
- Conduct research and analysis on foreign market entry modes and international management solutions.
- Collaborate with peers in small-group discussions and international projects.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in international business, business administration, management, or a related field.
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English C1 level; official certificate required.
Instruction: English
- Bachelor's degree with a GPA better than 2.5 on the German grading scale.
- Minimum of 30 ECTS in business-related courses.
- Minimum of 5 ECTS in statistics.
- English language proficiency at C1 level (e.g., IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100).
- Submission of a mandatory application video.
- Must have completed at least three months of experience abroad outside of the home country.
- Applicants from non-EU states must pay a processing fee.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-05-31
Applications must be submitted through the university's official online portal. Candidates should ensure all academic transcripts, language certificates, and the mandatory application video are prepared according to the programme guidelines.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- Application video
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