International Management and Intercultural Communication — GlobalMBA
Earn two degrees in 15 months through a global cohort experience across Germany, Poland, Taiwan, and the USA.
Best for:Best for ambitious professionals or recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree seeking a transformative international business education and cross-cultural leadership experience.
Overview
The GlobalMBA is a unique joint Master’s programme offering a dual degree in International Management and Intercultural Communication (from University of Wuppertal and University of Warsaw) alongside an MBA from the University of North Florida. This immersive 15-month programme brings together students from diverse backgrounds to study, live, and collaborate across four global business hubs: Wuppertal (Germany), Warsaw (Poland), Taipei (Taiwan), and Jacksonville (USA). Participants engage in a shared curriculum focused on international business, intercultural communication, and regional economic landscapes, complemented by company visits, networking events, and industry engagement. The programme emphasizes hands-on learning, intercultural teamwork, and professional development, preparing graduates for leadership roles in global business. Tuition includes a one-time programme fee and semester fees, with additional living costs covered separately.
What you'll do
- Study and collaborate in a fully international cohort across four countries (Germany, Poland, Taiwan, USA) over 15 months.
- Complete a shared curriculum focused on international business, intercultural communication, and regional economic contexts.
- Participate in mandatory company visits, industry engagement, and professional networking events in each location.
- Work in intercultural teams to complete group-based coursework and the Master’s Thesis (18 ECTS).
- Engage in strategic company visits and industry networking to build global professional connections.
- Adapt to and thrive in diverse academic and cultural environments across four continents.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in any field (minimum 210 credit points or 180 credit points + 30 additional credits).
Language: English; B2 level (official certificate required, e.g., Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic performance with a minimum grade equivalent to 'C' (3.0) or higher.
- Basic understanding of business fundamentals (prerequisites may apply).
- Strong written and spoken English proficiency (B2 level or equivalent).
- Ability to adapt to multicultural environments and collaborate in diverse teams.
- Commitment to a full-time, immersive 15-month programme with travel between four countries.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 210 credit points or equivalent).
- No German language proficiency required, but English proficiency at B2 level is mandatory.
- Applicants must participate in an advising session or online information event (mandatory).
- An interview is part of the application process.
- Open to applicants from Germany and international applicants (application deadlines differ).
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 June (for German applicants) / 15 May–15 June (for international applicants)
Applicants must submit their application via uni-assist or by mail to the University of Wuppertal. The application includes academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency (B2 level), participation in an advising session or online event, and an interview. Early submission is strongly recommended due to enrolment requirements at partner universities.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts (minimum 210 credit points or equivalent)
- Proof of English proficiency (B2 level, e.g., Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First)
- Proof of participation in an advising session or online information event
- Interview confirmation or recording (if applicable)
- CV/resume
- Motivation letter
Contact
Jan Bergfeld· GlobalMBA Coordinator
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