International Business Management

  • Degree
    Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Type of study
    Full-time study
  • Standard period of study
    15 Months
  • Commencement of studies
    September
  • Credits (ECTS)
    90
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Department / Central Institute
    Berlin Professional School

Degree programme

The M.Sc. International Business Management has a strongly international focus. Building on a knowledge of basic concepts, theories and applied business administration, the programme develops a comprehensive understanding of international management. This takes into account both strategic and operative aspects – and focuses on a project-based and applied approach.

For extensive information about our programme see the website of the Berlin Professional School

Professional field

Students on this postgraduate programme can expect to acquire the expertise and skills to work in companies or organisations active in an international environment or take on a management position as a future executive.

Degree structure

The programme is structured around 12 modules, each ending with an exam. The programme provides fundamental cross-sector and cross-functional skills and knowledge in international management. These facilitate an analytical problem-solving expertise allowing for cultural factors, and which can also support personal and career development. Creative solution finding in a team as part of the practice-based projects encourages thinking outside the box and, in this way, promotes successful project management.

Core modules:

  • International Business Environment
  • Operations and Information Management
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Personal Development I
  • International Business Strategy
  • Personal Development II
  • Research Methodology

Specialisation module:

  • International Management or
  • Digital Business Management & Leadership
  • completed undergraduate degree (from a university or university of applied sciences, or a BA-Diplom from a university of cooperative education);
  • minimum of one year of work experience after the first degree;
  • for non-native English speakers: proof of excellent English skills (e.g. TOEFL 213 cbt or 79 ibt or IELTS 6.5 or BULATS 75

Each year, applications are accepted from 1 January. Further Information.

The programme is accredited by »FIBAA - Foundation for International Business Administration«. The quality seal of »FIBAA - Foundation for International Business Administration« confirms that this master programme meets the international quality standards.

Programmakkreditiert durch den Akkreditierungsrat

Fees and grants