This degree program is taught in English. Therefore, excellent command of the English language is an essential prerequisite to completing the degree program successfully. The admission committee requires all applicants to submit proof of their English language proficiency, which can be met by providing a TOEFL score of 100+ or an equivalent certificate such as an IELTS 7.0+ score. Kindly note that neither UNICERT nor English-speaking Bachelor Degrees outside of the US, CAN, UK, IRE, AUS, or NZL are accepted as an equivalent.
Moreover, this reputable program receives over 1,000 applicantions each year. A very good bachelor’s degree GPA in a field relevant to International Business Studies is expected. Students must have completed at least 30 ECTS in the area of business and business administration and 5 ECTS in the area of statistics, econometrics, and mathematics. Due to the international orientation, the program also requires relevant work or study experiences abroad.
Course of study
The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of international business. Students are supported in acquiring all the necessary skills required to succeed in an international environment. Special attention is given to the variety of approaches that firms choose to adapt their international operations due to the diversity of laws, business practices, and cultures across the globe.
The program usually takes four semesters and is composed of nine core modules: Environment of International Business, Foundations of International Management, International Strategic Management, International Functional Management, International Information Management, International Finance and Change Management, Soft Skills, International Corporate Sustainability, International Relations, elective courses, and the master’s thesis. Teaching is conducted in English.
A comprehensive and well-founded understanding of the field is provided by core courses in the following areas:
- Environment of International Business
- Foundations of International Management
- International Strategic Management
- International Functional Management
- International Information Management
- International Finance and Change Management
- Soft Skills
- International Corporate Sustainability
- International Relations
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The elective courses focus on different area studies and allow the students to specialize in one specific region and its language:
- English speaking countries,
- Latin America,
- Asia, or
- Europe.
The language of instruction in the electives depends on the chosen area. Detailed information can be found on the left sides of this page in the download section.
The master thesis accounts for 30 ECTS. With the master thesis, the student will show that he/she is proficient in his/her area of study and he/she is able to work independently using scientific methods.
The master thesis should be written in one of the languages recognized in the MIBS (German, English, Spanish, and French) according to the lecture language of the respective module.
Details regarding the assignment of topics, the writing and research process, and grading of the master thesis can be found in the corresponding section of the examinations regulations (Prüfungsordnung).
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