M.Sc. International Management

Program Overview

The M.Sc. International Management program is a full-time, 3-semester program plus a semester for a master's thesis that develops management and organizational skills for leading positions in international business. Offered at various campuses in Germany, it emphasizes intercultural management skills, English-language instruction, and practical experience through internships and workshops. Graduates have strong career prospects, with opportunities in fields such as digital marketing and economics.

Program Outline

International Management Master Program:

Key Facts about this Program:

• Program Type: Full-time postgraduate management program
• Duration: 3 semesters plus 1 semester for master thesis
• Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MSc)
• Campuses: Dortmund, Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin
• Accreditations: AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
• Prerequisite: 210 ECTS from Bachelor or alternative admission via work experience or ISM Pre-Master
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• Language: 100% English
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• Double Degree: Option to obtain a second master's degree from a partner university abroad
• The admission process consists of uploading certain documents, an interview with program director and presenting a short case study powerpoint.

Objectives

• Build upon previous international business knowledge.
• Develop management and organizational skills.
• Prepare for leading positions in business.
• Gain expertise in international business tactics and economics.
• Intensify intercultural management skills.
• Prepare for negotiations and cross-cultural cooperation projects.

Focus Areas:

• General management theory, analytics & practice
• Individual focus options: accounting and finance, marketing, operations management

Practical Experience:

• 12 weeks compulsory internship
• Workshops
• Excursions

Fast Track Option:

• Semester abroad omitted
• Internship period shortened
• Completion in 3 semesters with 90 ECTS

Program Content M.Sc. International Management

1st Semester

International Business Environment

• International Business Law (2 ECTS)
• International Financial Management (2 ECTS)
• International Financial Reporting (2 ECTS)

International Strategic Management

• Advanced Strategic Management (2 ECTS)
• Business Development (2 ECTS)
• International Business Game (2 ECTS)

Innovation Competence

• Innovation Management (2 ECTS)
• Project Management (2 ECTS)
• New Business Models & Design Thinking (2 ECTS)

Organizational Development

• Global HR Management (2 ECTS)
• New Work in International Organizations (2 ECTS)
• Transformation in the Global Environment (2 ECTS)

Leadership Skills

• Corporate Governance & Business Ethics (2 ECTS)
• Negotiation, Communication & Executive Presentations (2 ECTS)
• Cross Cultural Leadership (2 ECTS)

Work placement (12 ECTS)

2nd Semester

Consulting Project

• Consulting Project (4 ECTS)
• Managing Consulting Projects (2 ECTS)

International Controlling & Corporate Finance

• Corporate Controlling (2 ECTS)
• Business Planning & Venture Capital (2 ECTS)
• Financial Risk Management (2 ECTS)

Marketing in a Globalized World

• Digital Marketing (2 ECTS)
• Customer Relationship Marketing (2 ECTS)
• Advanced Market Research (2 ECTS)

International Operations Management

• Global Sourcing (2 ECTS)
• Production & Supply Chain Management (2 ECTS)
• Logistics Management (2 ECTS)

3rd Semester

Semester abroad. (24 ECTS)

MASTER'S THESIS (30 ECTS)

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Practice-oriented business management content
• Real-life case-studies
• Study excursions
• Internships

Faculty:

• International & guest lecturers from the business world

Unique Approaches

• Small learning groups
• Campus Symposium for active participation in large business conferences

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Digital Marketing Manager (e.g., Matthias Hanschke at Wilkinson Sword)
• Economists in teams with scientists and engineers at companies like Evonik

Opportunities:

• Strong career entry opportunities for graduates
• Powerful network of around 190 partner universities

Outcomes:

• Increased employability after graduating

Other:

Internationality:

• Students from 84 nationalities
• 30% international students

Semester Abroad:

• Compulsory integrated semester abroad
• Choice from around 190 partner universities
• Potential for double degree

Student Experience:

• Examples of student experiences abroad, such as Sven Goldammer's study in Mexico

Admission Test:

• Internal admission test to assess personality, motivation, and skills
• No "Numerus Clausus" (NC) restriction.