The course in detail

Hard facts and soft skills for international business

Managing diversity across borders requires a profound grasp of the cultural, economic, political and regulatory environment in which such companies operate. As business practice also depends on the ability to prepare solutions within an uncertain and complex global framework, the programme teaches management and intercultural communication skills rooted in applied business concepts. The Master’s Degree in International Business (MIB) prepares its students for the various challenges currently faced by international managers.

Studying in international teams

Taught entirely in English, the MIB provides its students from all over the world with the chance to improve their language skills. They can also experience a number of different working styles and cultural habits by communicating in international student teams and projects.

Focus on today’s business

During their studies, students of the course can choose from amongst several specializations reflective of the challenges and demands presented by the business world of both today and tomorrow. Course work is based on applied business practice and the implementation of research methods.

The course offers several optional segments. During the first semester, students can opt for either "Quantitative Approaches to Management" or "Project management". In the second semester, students can choose between "Economics of European Integration" or "Leadership and Change Management". These courses enable students to build up a specialist profile in a number of different fields of international business.

Modules

The MIB has a modular structure. Modules are self-contained course units, the successful completion of which is to be proven by passing a module examination (exam and/or paper and/or presentation). The annual workload comprises 1.800 working hours.
The module descriptions are outlined in the study and examination regulations. After obtaining their Master's Degree, students will be able:

1. To analyze real-life problems and present the results in a systematic fashion.
2. To apply the research methods and theoretical concepts to develop solutions to a given problem.

A separate seminar provides invaluable support for students writing their thesis in which they have the opportunity to present their research work and discuss their main findings (hypothesis, methods and conclusions) to their fellow students.