The successful commercialisation of products and services in international markets and the globalisation of value-added chains are just two examples of the challenges that companies are facing in heightened international competition.

The Master’s in International Management is ideal preparation for the management tasks  required to successfully tackle these challenges. You will learn how to think in intercultural terms and to work using an interdisciplinary approach. Initial experience in a practical environment is the first step to taking on responsible international management roles in a wide range of different sectors and companies of all sizes.

To put it in a nutshell, if you enjoyed the business management topics in your previous undergraduate programme, found the globalisation of business events exciting, and would like to set your sights on a management position in an international corporation after a few years of professional experience, our programme could be just what you have been looking for.

The academic environment at Fulda – small groups, a high proportion of international students and extensive interaction with the teaching staff – is ideal for tomorrow’s global managers.

Important facts about the programme:

In terms of content, the Master’s in International Management has two core areas: the business core competences (Divisional Skills) and what are referred to as "Leadership Skills”, which include methodological, social, intercultural and communicative competences. The second core area also emphasises the relationship between management, entrepreneurship and innovation and change processes within companies.

An additional field of study (International Business Environment) addresses the essential basic legal and economic conditions for management tasks in a globally operating company. Two elective courses offer you the opportunity to design your course of studies to match your own interests. The generic term "integration" ultimately involves the linking and practical application of the previously acquired contents and skills.

The recommended time frame your course of studies means that:

• The first semester is taken up with allowing you to deepen your business knowledge in the areas of human resources, marketing and responsible company management with an international focus. In addition, you will be introduced to relevant quantitative methods, international commercial law and international economic relations.
• The second semester builds controllership, risk management, innovation management and strategic management skills and teaches social competences in leadership and communication.
• Integrating modules form the basis of the third semester: an extensive business game in which you head a globally active high-tech company and the Master’s thesis on an international management topic of your choice.
• Two elective modules in the second and third semesters allow you to set your own priorities.

Internships/Studies abroad/Erasmus:

The Department of Business has numerous lively ERASMUS partnerships with universities throughout Europe and additional collaborations with other universities in Europe as well as in such countries as the USA, China, South Korea, Argentina, Jordan and Australia.

You will be able to take advantage of this excellent departmental network to enrol in a supplementary course of studies abroad. In selected cases there is also an opportunity to earn a second qualification/double degree during your period of study abroad.