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International Management (M.A.)
120 ECTS credits. Language: English.
Duration:4 semesters・120 ECTSDepending on model
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 1123221
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Our consecutive 120 ECTS master’s programme in International Management is for you if you have an undergraduate degree in economics and want to expand your knowledge of international marketing.
How your studies get you ahead:
You are trained to be an expert in contextual intelligence in order to integrate other countries’ complex cultural, social, economic and political contexts in your successful international business operations.
After graduating, you can work in a variety of areas such as international supply chain management, financial management and controlling or IT management.
You choose two electives according to your interests, such as e-commerce, project management or business intelligence.
You qualify for management positions in international companies.
Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
M.A., 120 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
24, 36, 48 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 286€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 120 ECTS - EN: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1123221
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Course Content
Online master’s programme in International Management: course overview
Expanding to international markets is challenging for companies. Our consecutive online master’s programme in International Management – available in German or English – targets these challenges. You receive extensive knowledge of international management that qualifies you for positions of high responsibility in international companies.
Your master’s programme in International Management focuses on the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in an international context. This includes areas such as international marketing, financial management or human resources management, management in a globalised world as well as current issues of international management. Our wide selection of electives allows you to deepen your international knowledge according to your interests.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Managing Across Borders | 5 |
| Advanced Research Methods | 5 |
| Intercultural Management | 5 |
| Performance Management | 5 |
| Applied Statistics | 5 |
| Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Leadership | 5 |
| International Marketing | 5 |
| Negotiation | 5 |
| International Financial Management | 5 |
| International Financial Accounting | 5 |
| Seminar: International Human Resource Management | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Strategic Management | 5 |
| Seminar: Current Issues in International Management | 5 |
| Elective A | 10 |
| Elective B | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Master Thesis | 30 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elective A | |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Advanced Robotics 4.0 | 10 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 10 |
| Big Data | 10 |
| Consumer Behaviour and Research | 10 |
| Corporate Finance and Investment | 10 |
| Data Science and Analytics | 10 |
| Governance, IT Services and Architecture Management | 10 |
| IT Project and Architecture Management | 10 |
| Manufacturing Methods Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things | 10 |
| Product Development and Design Thinking | 10 |
| Sales, Pricing and Brand Management | 10 |
| Salesforce Consultant Specialization | 10 |
| Salesforce Developer Specialization | 10 |
| Supply Chain and Sourcing Management | 10 |
| Health Systems and Policy | 10 |
| Economics of Health | 10 |
| Applied Data Modeling and Reporting | 10 |
| Business Analyst | 10 |
| Oxford Certificate Program: Business and Management | 5 |
| Oxford Certificate Program: Technology | 5 |
| Oxford Certificate Program: Sustainable Systems and Data | 5 |
| Elective B | |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Advanced Robotics 4.0 | 10 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 10 |
| Big Data | 10 |
| Consumer Behaviour and Research | 10 |
| Corporate Finance and Investment | 10 |
| Data Science and Analytics | 10 |
| Governance, IT Services and Architecture Management | 10 |
| IT Project and Architecture Management | 10 |
| Manufacturing Methods Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things | 10 |
| Product Development and Design Thinking | 10 |
| Sales, Pricing and Brand Management | 10 |
| Sales, Pricing and Brand Management | 10 |
| Salesforce Developer Specialization | 10 |
| Supply Chain and Sourcing Management | 10 |
| Economics of Health | 10 |
| Applied Data Modeling and Reporting | 10 |
| Health Systems and Policy | 10 |
| Business Analyst | 10 |
| Oxford Certificate Program: Business and Management | 5 |
| Oxford Certificate Program: Technology | 5 |
| Oxford Certificate Program: Sustainable Systems and Data | 5 |
Career
Your professional future in the field of International Management
After graduation, exciting fields of work await you in multinational corporations, internationally operating SMEs ("hidden champions") and fast-growing start-ups ("born globals").
In the first two semesters, you will focus on key functional areas that will benefit you in an international business, such as International Marketing, International Accounting, International HR Management and Corporate Governance. Your elective options during your studies give you the chance to take on responsibility in International Supply Chain Management, Key Account and Sales Management, HR Management, Financial Management and Controlling, Business Development or IT and Project Management later on.
As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for a defined geographical area. The size of the territory 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, your tasks will include managing and training your sales team, performance analysis and market research, as well as developing sales strategies.
In addition to personnel, multinational companies primarily need HR Managers who accompany the recruiting process when filling global management positions, organise international personnel transfers and coordinate international HR projects and personnel marketing. In addition, as HR Manager, you are the contact person for all specialists and managers in a specific region and are responsible for HR Reporting.
In Zeiten des Wandels hast Du als Business Development Manager:in das Gespür für Änderungen und Trends. Du analysierst Entwicklungen und Märkte und entwickelst auf dieser Grundlage neue Produkte und Geschäftsideen. Fundiertes Wissen in den Bereichen Finanzen, Wirtschaft und Recht bringst Du dabei stets an der richtigen Stelle ein.
Fees
Study model and prices for the online Master's study programme in International Management
Only until 30.07.2026
Full-Time
Duration 24 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
€499
€473 /mtl.Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
Only until 30.07.2026
Part-Time I
Duration 36 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
€379
€362 /mtl.Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
Only until 30.07.2026
Part-Time II
Duration 48 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
€299
€286 /mtl.Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
All our study programmes include the following services
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Optional semester abroad
Access to MS Office
Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students
Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
Eduroam internet access at over 20,000 locations worldwide
Study and career coaching
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
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Recognition
Recognition of previous achievements
Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience, or have you already studied? We are happy to assess — even before you apply for your distance learning programme — whether and to what extent we can recognise your prior learning: no obligation and 100% online. Simply complete our online recognition form.
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Save on tuition fees: For every recognised ECTS point, you save 30 euros.
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If you want to take full advantage of our recognition process, make sure to submit your application before the end of your trial month. To reduce your study duration, you can submit your prior learning recognition application at any time — including during your studies. However, a fee reduction can no longer be granted after the trial month has ended.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
Completed undergraduate degree with a focus on economics or business management with at least 180 ECTS
Your degree must be from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent to the German grade “befriedigend” in your previous undergraduate degree
Alternatives to the minimum grade (120 ECTS credits)
If you have completed your bachelor's degree with a grade of "sufficient" or grade D equivalent to the German grade “ausreichend” (up to 4.0), you can still be admitted to a master's or MBA program. For this, you need:
A bachelor's degree (grade 3.5 - 4.0) from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
andRelevant study achievements from a master's/MBA programme at a state or state-approved higher education institution/university relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 40 ECTS credits
orA relevant completed master's/MBA degree from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
orRelevant qualifications outside of academia which can be credited to you such as further education/training at GQF7 level or – for foreign qualifications such as postgraduate diplomas – equivalent to GQF7 level relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 40 ECTS credits
Tip: If you apply for recognition, we can review your relevant achievements and, where possible, credit them towards your study programme in a relevant field.
Exception: To be admitted to the master's programme in Architecture (120 ECTS credits), you must have completed your undergraduate degree with a final grade of at least "good” or grade B equivalent to the German grade "good" (up to 2.5).
Is your undergraduate degree not in the required subject field for the 120 ECTS programme's admission requirements? You can still apply! You'll have to take 2 specific courses from your study programme and successfully complete them before you can start your studies.
Recognition of knowledge and abilities acquired outside of higher education is possible in principle.
The alternative admission requirements represent individual exceptions to the aforementioned General Admission Requirements and ensure that you are qualified to access a master's degree programme. Admission is granted at the discretion of the institution.
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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