International Business and Leadership (M.A.)

Program Overview

The Master's in International Business & Leadership program equips students with the skills and knowledge to manage international businesses and prepare them for leadership roles in globally active companies. The program offers a holistic and interdisciplinary approach, focusing on key areas such as strategic marketing, change management, and global strategies for human resources and business development. Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in the global business arena, including roles in international business consulting, business analysis, and management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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• Duration: 1 or 2 years
• Study mode: On-campus
• Credits: 60-120 ECTS
• Degree awarded: Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Objectives:
• Equip students with the skills and knowledge to manage international businesses
• Prepare graduates for upper echelons of management in globally active companies
• Program Description:
The Master's program in International Business & Leadership provides a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to management education, integrating social, intercultural, and leadership skills. The curriculum focuses on key areas of innovative personnel and corporate management, such as:
• Strategic Marketing
• Change Management
• Global Strategies for Human Resources and Business Development

Outline:

1-Year Option (60 ECTS)

2-Year Option (120 ECTS)

• Semester 1 (30 ECTS)
• Introduction to Leadership (6 ECTS)
• Financial Management (6 ECTS)
• Operations Management (6 ECTS)
• Agile Leadership (6 ECTS)
• HR & Diversity Management (6 ECTS)
• Semester 2 (30 ECTS)
• Master's colloquium (6 ECTS)
• Master's Thesis (24 ECTS)

Semester 1 (30 ECTS)

• Marketing Management (6 ECTS)
• Economics of Globalization (6 ECTS)
• Accounting (6 ECTS)
• Strategic Management (6 ECTS)
• Business Research Methods (6 ECTS)
• Semester 2 (30 ECTS)
• Introduction to Leadership (6 ECTS)
• Financial Management (6 ECTS)
• Operations Management (6 ECTS)
• Agile Leadership (6 ECTS)
• HR & Diversity Management (6 ECTS)
• Semester 3 (30 ECTS)
• Internship or Global Study Semester (24 ECTS)
• Select one module SRH/international wide (6 ECTS)
• Semester 4 (30 ECTS)
• Master's colloquium (6 ECTS)
• Master's Thesis (24 ECTS)

Assessment:

Assessment methods in the Master's in International Business & Leadership program may vary depending on the specific courses and modules taken. However, the following methods are commonly used:

• Examinations (written and oral)
• Presentations
• Group projects
• Case studies
• Research papers
• Participation in class discussions

Teaching:

The Master's in International Business & Leadership program utilizes a variety of teaching methods to enhance student learning, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Group work
• Project-based learning
• Case studies
• Guest speakers from the business world

Careers:

Graduates of the Master's in International Business & Leadership program have a wide range of career opportunities in the global business arena. Some potential career paths include:

• International Business Consultant
• Business Analyst
• Business Development Manager
• Manager International Marketing
• Intercultural Management
• International Event Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Managing Director/CEO
• International Recruiting Manager
• Global Supply Chain Manager
• Key Account Manager
• Project Manager
• Product Manager
• Quality Manager

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Citizenship | EU/EEA (incl. Switzerland, Western Balkans and Ukraine) 1-year version (2 semesters; 60 ECTS) | EUR 790 / month 2-year version (4 semesters; 120 ECTS) | EUR 690 / month Citizenship | Non-EU/EEA 1-year version (2 semesters; 60 ECTS) | EUR 6,450 / semester 2-year version (4 semesters; 120 ECTS) | EUR 5,500 / semester The amount is fixed for the entire study period. In addition, an enrolment fee of €750 for EU/EEA students (€1,000 for non-EU
on-EEA students) is to be paid once.