International Management (Master)

Successfully offering products and services in foreign markets or organising and managing value chains across national borders - these are just two examples of the challenges that companies face in an increasingly competitive international environment.

The Master's degree programme in International Management prepares you optimally for the corresponding management tasks: You will learn to think in an interdisciplinary and intercultural way and to work across disciplines. As a result, you will be able to work flexibly in various business functions. Once you have proven yourself in practice, you will be able to recommend yourself for taking on responsible management functions in an international context, regardless of the sector and size of the company.

In short, if you have enjoyed business content in your previous studies, find the internationalisation of business exciting and want to take up a management position in an internationally oriented company after a few years of professional experience, then our Master's degree course in International Management is the right course for you.

Here in Fulda, you will find an ideal study environment with small group sizes, a high proportion of international students and direct contact with lecturers.

The Master's degree programme in International Management has two core content areas: core business management skills ("divisional skills") and leadership skills, which include methodological, social, intercultural and communication skills. In addition, the second core area emphasises the relationship between leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation and change processes in companies.

In a further area of study ("International Business Environment"), the main legal and economic framework conditions for management tasks in an internationally operating company are addressed. Two compulsory elective modules give you the opportunity to help shape your degree programme according to your own interests. Finally, the generic term "Integration" is about the networking and practical application of the previously acquired content and competences.

The recommended schedule for the first semester of your degree programme provides for you to deepen your knowledge of business administration in the areas of human resources, marketing and responsible corporate management with an international focus. You will also receive an introduction to relevant quantitative methods, international business law and international economic relations.

The second semester serves to build up knowledge in corporate management, risk, innovation and strategic management. In addition, social skills are taught in the areas of leadership and communication.

Networking modules are planned for the third semester: an extensive business game in which you manage an internationally active high-tech company and the Master's thesis on an international management topic of your choice.

Two compulsory elective modules in the second and third semesters allow you to set your own specialisations.

Study abroad / Erasmus / Internship semester

The Faculty of Business has numerous lively ERASMUS partnerships with universities throughout Europe as well as other co-operations with universities in Europe, the USA, Argentina, China, South Korea, Jordan and Australia, among others.

You have the opportunity to use this excellent network of the faculty for a supplementary study abroad programme. In some cases, it is possible to obtain a second degree (double degree) as part of your studies abroad.

Further information on double degrees and a semester abroad can be found on the "International" website.

The department's internship department also offers support in finding an internship in Germany or abroad.

Studying abroad and the internship semester are particularly good opportunities to gain additional ECTS points, e.g. if your Bachelor's degree has fewer than 210 ECTS points.

Completed university degree (Diplom, Bachelor), predominantly in the field of business and/or economics, totalling 180 ECTS credits. Furthermore, applicants must have at least B2 level English. Applicants who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification in an English-speaking country or who have already completed a higher education programme predominantly in English are exempt from this requirement.

Winter semester
All applicants with a German first degree, regardless of nationality: 15 April to 15 July
German/EU/EEA nationals with a foreign first degree: 1 March to 15 July
All other nationals with a foreign first degree: 1 March to 15 June

Summer semester
All applicants with a German first degree, regardless of nationality: 1 November to 15 January
German/EU/EEA nationals with a foreign first degree: 15 October to 15 January
All other nationals with a foreign first degree: 15 October to 15 December