International M.B.A.

Your Factsheet

Period of study

3 semesters / 2 semesters (fast-track option)

Degree

International Master Business Administration (International M.B.A.)
90 ECTS Credit Points / 60 ECTS Credit Points (fast-track option)

Type

Non-Consecutive master’s program

Language

English

Begin of studies

Beginning of April 2025

Accreditation

Central evaluation and accreditation agency

Foundational modules (mandatory)

Strategy and Management in a Global Environment
Innovation Management
Accounting and Finance Decision-making
International Digital Marketing
Global Operations and Project Management
Digital Business and Research Skills

Interdisciplinary modules (also mandatory)

New Leadership
International Multicultural Management and Thesis Set-up

Elective modules

Specialization Fintech
Specialization Digital Engineering Management
Module for concluding the degree

Admission requirements

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International M.B.A. Study Program

Cultivating Management and Business Skills for the Digital Age

In the coming years, the economy will increasingly be shaped by digitization, evolving consumer behaviors, networked models, and data management. Supply chains and management structures will require new leadership and skills to stay relevant, purpose-driven, and sustainable in a “glocal” context. The International MBA directly addresses these needs by offering:

Strategy and Management in Global Environments – expertise in areas like innovation management, financial decision-making, international digital marketing, global operations and project management, and digital business.
Interdisciplinary Focus – with a strong emphasis on leadership, international multicultural management, and research skills.
Applied Knowledge Integration – in-depth knowledge applied to a research project on business administration and management.
Innovative Specializations – advanced management skills in finance and digital engineering management.
Study Abroad and (International) Internships – experience rich, contextual insights into cultural dynamics and knowledge asymmetries.

The International MBA is designed to equip students with essential managerial and business administration skills to thrive as leaders in today’s complex, fast-changing global landscape.

Your Benefits

The International M.B.A. programme is developed to offer high value differentiation to the students therefore the following special features are worth to highlight:

Innovative Curriculum

All modules are based in advanced, innovative and up-to-date content curriculum and learning activities are focused on practical teaching and project-based learning methodologies to prepare the students with a comprehensive and relevant at both theoretical and practical industry and market-oriented view for the jobs of the future in the international managerial leadership landscape.

Practical and International Orientation

It puts the students in the international context of real use cases with regards to managerial, leadership, business and administration practices. It also entails an “across borders” approach, facilitating the openness to diverse cultures and personality treats, who use their cultural core values and skills to further develop and enrich awareness on matters like technology and business ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility. Moreover, the degree provides the students with additional options for international learning experiences, e.g., studying abroad (Summer school), internship in Germany/ or abroad, etc..

High level of specialization

Specialized focus on digital engineering management and fintech innovation with elective modules like: Fintech, Digital Banking and Blockchain; Impact Data Management; Sustainable Finance; Digital Engineering; Smart Supply Chain Management.

Comprehensive Career Support

Dedicated career advisors, internship placement programs, and alumni networking events.

The International M.B.A.

Your study program at a glance.

The course has a modular structure and consists of compulsory and elective modules as well as study abroad and an internship. The programme concludes with a final examination (Master’s thesis). Credit points are awarded with each successful completion of a module.

The International M.B.A. programme as a full-time programme is carried out regularly in three semesters and results in 90 ECTS Credit points (for the fast-track option: two semesters, resulting in 60 ECTS Credit points. The necessary credit points are acquired as follows:

Mandatory modules of 5 ECTS Credit points, each
Elective modules of 5 ECTS Credit points, each
Study abroad or an (international) internship of 15 ECTS Credit points (only for the 3 semester option)
The final Master’s thesis with 15 ECTS Credit points

The International M.B.A. programme can also be carried out part-time to which 90 ECTS Credit points are also achieved. For this, the procedure extends to 6 semesters, with the same content.

The scope of the examinations can be found in the module handbook (coming soon).

The teaching and learning methodologies provide a unique approach to students based on case study and project-based learning, practical teaching and direct exchange of professional knowledge and experience with managerial and industrial experts and practitioners. Throughout the modules of the International M.B.A. students will develop a deep understanding of managerial and business administration in international context, and acquire skills and competences of future work to lead challenges and opportunities regarding international business competitiveness, digitization and sustainability.

Hello, future!

You successfully completed your master’s degree in International-MBA? What’s next?

You can directly enter positions in the following professions, at senior level, or junior positions, when advanced and practical knowledge-expertise is also required to boost professional career: