International Business Management (MSc) HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law)

• The language of instruction is English.
• German courses are offered for beginners.

The Master's in International Business Management builds on a knowledge of basic concepts, theories and applied business administration to develop a comprehensive understanding of international management. This takes into account both strategic and operative aspects – and focuses on a project-based and applied approach.

Students of this postgraduate programme can expect to acquire the expertise and skills needed to work in companies or organisations active in an international environment, or to take up a management position as a future executive.
By including practice-based projects, students develop skills which they can apply creatively to international issues with the objective of solution-finding. Students' problem-solving skills are systematically developed by a modern mix of methodological approaches to teaching and learning. Guest speakers acknowledged in their field provide a real-world perspective to supplement the course content.

The programme encourages students to work cooperatively as a means of engaging with the course materials in an international context. The international focus is clearly reflected in the use of English as the language of instruction, in the international composition of the student intake, and in the international study visit.

Regular exchanges with fellow students and faculty support scholarly and cultural learning. Apart from the focus on applied tasks, students also learn the requisite scholarly methodology and, in this way, are trained in systematic and proper scholarly practices.

Through a system of specialisations and elective courses, the subjects taught go beyond the classic business areas to deal with current topics and issues relevant to current global challenges.

Students can specialise in one of the following modules:

• International Management – including an international study visit
• Digital Business Management & Leadership – including a digital business safari in Berlin

Starting from 1 December of every year, we welcome applications.

Applications have to be submitted via an online-application tool. Due to visa processing time, the recommended deadline for non-European applicants is 30 May. The deadline for European applicants is 31 July. We will gladly assist you with any questions regarding the application process!

The tuition fees amount to 16,600 EUR in total.

The programme is structured around 12 modules, each ending with an exam. The programme provides fundamental cross-sector and cross-functional skills and knowledge in international management. These facilitate an analytical problem-solving expertise allowing for cultural factors, and which can also support personal and career development. Creative solution-finding in a team as part of the practice-based projects encourages thinking outside the box and, in this way, promotes successful project management.

First semester (September – December)

• International Business Environment
• Operations and Information Management
• Managing People and Organisations
• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing
• Personal Development I

Second semester (January – May)

• International Business Strategy
• Personal Development II
• Research Methodology

Specialisation Module:

• International Management or
• Digital Business Management & Leadership or
• Managerial Economics

Students take two elective courses within their specialisation:

• International Management, for example:
  • Consulting & Project Management
  • Media Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Hospitality Management
• Digital Business Management & Leadership, for example:
  • Digital Market Management
  • Digital Supply Chain Management & Smart Operations
  • E-Commerce & E-Retailing

Third semester (June to October):

• Master's thesis
• Graduation

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The Master's programme in International Business Management tackles current topics in international management as well as practical issues in global companies.

There is no compulsory internship in the programme. However, students might take the opportunity and arrange for an internship at a host company during the Master's thesis (which can be written in form of a company project).

8,300 EUR

The tuition fees amount to 16,600 EUR in total.

Approx. 350 EUR per semester

Between 800 and 1,000 EUR monthly:
Student residence: 400 to 500 EUR
Health insurance: approx. 100 to 150 EUR

To apply for this postgraduate programme, you need:

• a completed undergraduate degree (from a university or university of applied sciences, or a Bachelor's degree from a university of cooperative education) from any discipline,
• a minimum of one year of work experience after graduating, and
• proof of excellent English skills (see below).

For non-native English speakers, proof of excellent English skills is required. The required standard is based on the following results in the most widely used tests: TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 79 (Internet-based), BULATS 75, or IELTS 6.5.

Starting from 1 December of every year, we welcome applications.

Applications have to be submitted via an online-application tool. Due to visa processing time, the recommended deadline for non-European applicants is 30 May. The deadline for European applicants is 31 July. We will gladly assist you with any questions regarding the application process!

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There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.

The German National Association for Student Affairs ("Studierendenwerk") and other institutions currently offer 15,600 rooms in student halls of residence throughout Berlin. Due to waiting lists, it is advised to get in contact with the service early on.

You can also look online for shared flats, e.g. here: www.wg-gesucht.de/en/.

The Berlin Professional School has its own Career Service exclusively for its students. The Career Service offers application training, career events and much more.

The Welcome Service can provide advice and support on the following topics:

• Visas & staying in Germany
• Living & finding accommodation in Berlin
• Applying for an apartment
• Taking out health insurance
• Matriculating, semester tickets
• Getting to know others through team building seminars and joint events
• Introductory events on the study programme contents and the HWR service areas