International Business
International Business
Business management expertise and methodological skills, intercultural competence and tried and tested technical knowledge - graduates of the MBA International Business programme are optimally prepared to take on international management tasks.
Curriculum International Business
1st Semester
Credit modules: Intercultural competences, methodological competence, personal and social competence in the workplace
Operational management
The module provides fundamentals of operational management with a focus on key business functions. Topics include marketing, controlling, and finance, as well as basic economic principles and market mechanisms. A business simulation enables the practical application of management decisions in a simulated corporate environment.
Strategic management
The module provides fundamentals of strategic management with a focus on innovation management and strategy development. Topics include selected methods and tools for strategic analysis as well as international aspects. In addition, the development and evaluation of business cases to support decision-making are covered.
Leadership
The module provides fundamentals of modern leadership with a focus on classical, digital, and intercultural approaches. Topics include leadership requirements and strategies for successfully taking on new leadership roles in dynamic and international work environments.
Managerial and Financial Accounting
The module provides fundamentals of managerial and financial accounting with a focus on controlling and financial reporting. Topics include operational and strategic controlling tools, cost accounting, and performance indicators. In addition, accounting standards according to HGB and IFRS as well as financial statement analysis are covered.
International Supply Chain Management
The module provides fundamentals of international supply chain management with a focus on global value chains. Topics include operations management, lean methods, inventory management, and quality management approaches. The aim is to understand and optimize international supply chains from economic and process perspectives.
International Marketing & Sales
The module provides fundamentals of international marketing and sales management. Topics include market-oriented management, tools of operational marketing, and key aspects of international marketing. In addition, strategies and components of sales management for successful market development are covered.
Business English
The module provides fundamentals of business English for professional contexts. Topics include workplace communication scenarios, business correspondence, as well as presentations and argumentation in meetings. The aim is to confidently use English in international business and communication situations.
Intercultural management
The module provides fundamentals of intercultural management with a focus on communication in international business contexts. Topics include cultural analysis, different communication styles, as well as organizational and corporate cultures. The aim is to understand cultural differences and operate effectively in global work environments.
Project (International Venture Creation)
The module focuses on the practical development of a business plan based on an individual business idea. Topics include structuring, developing, and evaluating the concept from an economic perspective. The course concludes with a professional presentation to an expert jury for feedback and assessment.
Master thesis
The master’s thesis involves the independent analysis of a scientific problem at the interface of specialization and management or with a focus on one of these fields. The aim is to apply scientific methods to analyze, develop, and evaluate solutions and present the results in a structured manner.
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Admission requirements:
Completion of a domestic or foreign university degree with at least 210 ECTS credit points. At least one year of qualified professional experience. Language skills in English (B2).
The admission requirements according to the Bavarian Higher Education Act apply.
Admission option for a university degree with fewer than 210 ECTS credit points:
If you have a university degree with less than 210 ECTS credits or your degree is recognised with less than 210 ECTS credits, there is the possibility of up to 30 ECTS credits from qualified professional experience.
Counselling and application:
For individual counselling before and during the application phase, please get in touch with the named contact persons at the Campus for Continuing Education. The relevant contact details can be found on this page.
Applications for this degree programme are made online.
There you will receive all relevant information on the application formalities and have the opportunity to track your application progress online. The application period for the summer semester begins on 15 November, for the winter semester on 2 May of each year.
University entrance qualification acquired abroad
If the higher education entrance qualification was obtained abroad, a preliminary examination of the higher education entrance qualification by uni-assist is required.
Please note that it may take 4 to 6 weeks for uni-assist to process your application.
You can find further information on applying to university from abroad on the website Applying to university from abroad.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Study programme director
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Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Andreas Jattke
Chair of the examinations committee at faculty WI
Programme manager for interested parties
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Verena Sennefelder
Market Development and Strategic Projects Unit
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International Business
Business management expertise and methodological skills, intercultural competence and tried and tested technical knowledge - graduates of the MBA International Business programme are optimally prepared to take on international management tasks.
Curriculum International Business
1st Semester
Credit modules: Intercultural competences, methodological competence, personal and social competence in the workplace
Operational management
The module provides fundamentals of operational management with a focus on key business functions. Topics include marketing, controlling, and finance, as well as basic economic principles and market mechanisms. A business simulation enables the practical application of management decisions in a simulated corporate environment.
Strategic management
The module provides fundamentals of strategic management with a focus on innovation management and strategy development. Topics include selected methods and tools for strategic analysis as well as international aspects. In addition, the development and evaluation of business cases to support decision-making are covered.
Leadership
The module provides fundamentals of modern leadership with a focus on classical, digital, and intercultural approaches. Topics include leadership requirements and strategies for successfully taking on new leadership roles in dynamic and international work environments.
Managerial and Financial Accounting
The module provides fundamentals of managerial and financial accounting with a focus on controlling and financial reporting. Topics include operational and strategic controlling tools, cost accounting, and performance indicators. In addition, accounting standards according to HGB and IFRS as well as financial statement analysis are covered.
International Supply Chain Management
The module provides fundamentals of international supply chain management with a focus on global value chains. Topics include operations management, lean methods, inventory management, and quality management approaches. The aim is to understand and optimize international supply chains from economic and process perspectives.
International Marketing & Sales
The module provides fundamentals of international marketing and sales management. Topics include market-oriented management, tools of operational marketing, and key aspects of international marketing. In addition, strategies and components of sales management for successful market development are covered.
Business English
The module provides fundamentals of business English for professional contexts. Topics include workplace communication scenarios, business correspondence, as well as presentations and argumentation in meetings. The aim is to confidently use English in international business and communication situations.
Intercultural management
The module provides fundamentals of intercultural management with a focus on communication in international business contexts. Topics include cultural analysis, different communication styles, as well as organizational and corporate cultures. The aim is to understand cultural differences and operate effectively in global work environments.
Project (International Venture Creation)
The module focuses on the practical development of a business plan based on an individual business idea. Topics include structuring, developing, and evaluating the concept from an economic perspective. The course concludes with a professional presentation to an expert jury for feedback and assessment.
Master thesis
The master’s thesis involves the independent analysis of a scientific problem at the interface of specialization and management or with a focus on one of these fields. The aim is to apply scientific methods to analyze, develop, and evaluate solutions and present the results in a structured manner.
| 1. Semester | |
|---|---|
| 2. Semester | |
| 3. Semester | |
| 4. Semester | |
| 5. Semester |
Admission requirements:
Completion of a domestic or foreign university degree with at least 210 ECTS credit points. At least one year of qualified professional experience. Language skills in English (B2).
The admission requirements according to the Bavarian Higher Education Act apply.
Admission option for a university degree with fewer than 210 ECTS credit points:
If you have a university degree with less than 210 ECTS credits or your degree is recognised with less than 210 ECTS credits, there is the possibility of up to 30 ECTS credits from qualified professional experience.
Counselling and application:
For individual counselling before and during the application phase, please get in touch with the named contact persons at the Campus for Continuing Education. The relevant contact details can be found on this page.
Applications for this degree programme are made online.
There you will receive all relevant information on the application formalities and have the opportunity to track your application progress online. The application period for the summer semester begins on 15 November, for the winter semester on 2 May of each year.
University entrance qualification acquired abroad
If the higher education entrance qualification was obtained abroad, a preliminary examination of the higher education entrance qualification by uni-assist is required.
Please note that it may take 4 to 6 weeks for uni-assist to process your application.
You can find further information on applying to university from abroad on the website Applying to university from abroad.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Study programme director
-
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Andreas Jattke
Chair of the examinations committee at faculty WI
Programme manager for interested parties
-
Verena Sennefelder
Market Development and Strategic Projects Unit
Other programmes you may be interested in
-
Global Business
Master of Arts (M. A.)
At the core of Global Business are international strategy, global value chains and cross-border management. Academic methods are applied to market analysis, intercultural collaboration and sustainable business practices. Particular emphasis is placed on decision-making for companies operating across countries and regions.
About the degree program -
Strategy, Global Risk & Security Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Geopolitical uncertainties, cyber risks and global crises present companies with new challenges. The MBA in Strategy, Global Risk & Security Management combines strategic management with expertise in risk and security, and prepares you for roles of responsibility in the areas of resilience, governance and corporate security.
About the degree program -
Global Engineering and Management
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Digitalisation and globalisation are transforming value chains worldwide. The Global Engineering and Management degree programme combines engineering, management and digital innovation, and prepares students for challenging roles in international companies and technology-driven markets.
About the degree program -
Global Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
International markets, digital business models and global collaboration are shaping the economy of tomorrow. The MBA in Global Management combines strategic management with intercultural competence and prepares students for leadership roles in an international and innovation-driven environment.
About the degree program