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Master International Management (M.A.)

Improve your intercultural management skills with your master’s degree in International Management. 


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Language : German, English

Lead your career into the international field. Study International Management.

Would you like to develop your management and leadership skills internationally right from the start? Then the Master's degree in International Management will put you in the best possible position to work in foreign countries and in intercultural teams. Thanks to the specialised knowledge in the field of contextual intelligence, you will be able to act competently, professionally and confidently in an international context because you’ll understand not only social and economic, but also political and cultural contexts. The perfect basis to get started as a manager in internationally operating companies.  

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Your career opportunities. Set up globally.

With your MA in International Management, a wide range of international career opportunities will be open to you. After graduation, you will be able to work for multinational corporations as well as for internationally operating medium-sized businesses. If you prefer a more innovative approach, you are in good hands at global start-up companies. For example, as: 

AREA SALES MANAGER

As an area sales manager you are responsible for a defined geographical area. The size of the area is determined by the number of target customers or the number of area sales managers in the company. Your main tasks are to build up sales in the region and to increase the sales of your products. In addition to maintaining and developing your customer base, the tasks usually include managing and training your sales team, performance analysis and market research, but above all the development of sales strategies.

INTERNATIONAL HR MANAGER

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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Choose how you want to study International Management at IU

Flexible, versatile, practical: you can complete your Master's degree in International Management 100% online as an IU distance learning programme and remain independent at all times. Early bird or night owl? No matter which learning type you are, your IU study programme is tailored to your individual needs. Thanks to the innovative learning app IU Learn and the online campus myCampus, you can study independently around the clock. In addition, you have a unique mix of digital tools, virtual live formats and an interactive online community at your disposal. So that you always stay on the move and can incorporate your Master's degree into your everyday life regardless of location. 

Fernstudium an der IU Internationale Hochschule: Studentin in der Bibliothek

Distance Learning

For maximum freedom - study 100% flexible

You study completely on your own terms. Get the perfect blend of innovative study tools, interactive study formats via video chat (live or on demand) and personal support.

myStudium an der IU Internationale Hochschule: Studentin am Campus

On Campus (English)

A mix of student life and flexibility, in an international environment

You‘ll study on-campus 2-3 days per week, exchanging ideas with teachers and students from all over the world, in addition to deepening your knowledge through our digital learning platform. This way, you‘ll benefit from the perfect mix of classic international student life and flexible online studies!

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Why you should study International Management

The extent to which a Master's degree is the right option for you depends directly on your personal career goals and salary expectations. In some professions or in the public sector, a Master's degree is a requirement in order to be able to aspire to corresponding management positions. This is especially true for job profiles with a scientific or commercial background. In any case, a Master's degree is definitely worth it. Thanks to the specialised knowledge you’ll gain during your studies at IU, your special skills and your experience abroad, you’ll usually be able to make a big leap up the (international) career ladder. It is not uncommon to be able to skip lengthy trainee programmes and start your career directly, in order to benefit from attractive salary advantages in the short or long term

This is what your Master’s degree in International Management at IU looks like

Your Master's degree in International Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences has a deliberate international orientation – be it in the fields of accounting, human resource management or marketing and financial management. Its focus is on imparting transdisciplinary knowledge as well as methodological and application-oriented skills. Topics such as performance management and corporate governance are dealt with just as intensively as contextual intelligence. In the course of your studies at IU, you’ll also be able to specialise in a specific subject area in order to expand your know-how.  

A look into the future: what you will be able to do after graduating

As a graduate with a Master's degree in International Management, you will have access to a wide range of career opportunities at an international level. Become an international specialist in marketing or finance. Bring your expertise in international supply chain management, work in global HR departments or in IT and project management at multinational corporations. Internationally active medium-sized companies or innovative global start-ups are also always looking for qualified experts like you - be it as an International Key Account Manager, an International Supply Chain Manager or an International Procurement Manager

Awards, accreditations and certifications

IU Internationale Hochschule ist seit 1999 eine staatlich anerkannte HochschuleIU Internationale Hochschule ist vom Wissenschaftsrat akkreditiertIU Internationale Hochschule ist zugelassen für FernunterrichtIU Internationale Hochschule erhält beim StudyCheck-Award 2023 die Auszeichnung „Top Hochschule in Deutschland“