International Business and Leadership (MA) SRH University

Courses are held in English (100%).

Other locations: Heidelberg, Fürth, Hamburg, Munich

Our International Business and Leadership Master's programme will enable you to start your career in multinational companies or to build up your own business. Study in our Management and Leadership programme and experience international exchange in various ways, including cultural diversity in class, a curriculum with a purely international focus, and a semester abroad at one of our partner universities.

Beginning: 1 October and 1 April

Mode of study: We believe that sustainable learning is only possible if there is enough space for experimentation, games and critical thinking. That is why we have completely restructured the classical course of studies. Read more about our CORE Principle.

There are no application deadlines, so you can apply at any time until all of the places in the programme have been filled.

Applicants from EEA countries: starting at 750 EUR per month + one-time registration fee of 750 EUR

Applicants from non-EEA countries without a permanent residence permit: starting at 5,750 EUR per semester + one-time registration fee of 1,000 EUR 

In Heidelberg:

EEA rate: 4,740 EUR / semester
Non-EEA rate: 5,750 EUR / semester

The duration of the Master's degree programme is 24 months. The degree programme is divided into five-week blocks. There is an exam for each module in the fifth week. This ensures that competencies are acquired in a focused way. There are no semesters or trimesters (terms) as such. The programme contents are conveyed by means of case studies or project-based applications and include an integrated study abroad period.

Courses in the first academic year include the following:

• Strategy
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Economics of globalisation
• Current Topic
• Leadership
• Business Research Methods
• Accounting
• Financial Management: Controlling and Corporate Finance
• Entrepreneurship

In the second year, students study abroad and write their Master's theses.

The small student groups (maximum 25 students), the mentoring system, and the open-door policy as well as the renowned, experienced teaching staff guarantee special and very individual study conditions and attention.

Participants can spend the third semester doing an internship in Germany or abroad.

4,500 EUR

Applicants from EEA countries: starting at 750 EUR per month + one-time registration fee of 750 EUR

Applicants from non-EEA countries without a permanent residence permit: starting at 5,750 EUR per semester + one-time registration fee of 1,000 EUR 

In Heidelberg:

EEA rate: 4,740 EUR / semester
Non-EEA rate: 5,750 EUR / semester

None

Approx. 950–1,000 EUR per month for personal expenses

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree (min. 180 ECTS credit points) including 40 ECTS credit points in business administration.
Applicants with less than 40 business administration-related ECTS credit points might need to make up the credits that they are missing by attending a prep course. Please contact us for further information.

English language proficiency IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo Certificate 120 / PTE Academics 58 or a comparable test

We may also personally interview applicants in order to test their English skills. If applicants have studied completely in English in his/her previous studies, we may waive the required test.

There are no application deadlines, so you can apply at any time until all of the places in the programme have been filled.

There is a special scholarship available. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a special scholarship programme supported by the German government and private companies. Find other scholarships that are relevant to your application here.

Working as a non-EU citizen: In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.

Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.

On-campus housing is available. Please contact SRH Campus Apartments for information.

We offer individual career counselling services in our Career Development Centre. Here you will find courses on how to prepare for job applications and interviews, covering techniques such as body language and voice training, as well as continued education offerings such as our business skills certificate. In addition, you can access job listings on the university website.

International Cultural Club, workshops, free language courses, social and networking events