Global Business Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

Courses are taught in English (100%).

If you’re seeking a career in internationally operating companies and want to solve management tasks economically and sustainably, the Master of Arts in Global Business is the perfect fit for you! This Master’s programme is designed for innovative individuals who aspire to market their ideas globally and establish their own businesses. It equips students with the necessary technical, methodological, and personal skills for professional success, with a special emphasis on the retail and consumer goods industry, production, and life science.

This English-language programme is tailored for those who have already completed a degree in business administration, economics or related fields and wish to broaden and deepen their competencies in global business and sustainability. It prepares students for future management roles in internationally operating organisational units. Students can choose between two specialisations: Global Supply Chain Management and Social Impact and Sustainability, allowing them to prepare for future tasks in a global competitive environment.

One unique feature of this interdisciplinary Master’s degree is its four-semester structure, offering students the flexibility to engage in professional responsibilities or other activities alongside their studies. This flexible study option is a part of our commitment to providing a comprehensive education that enables additional language courses in German, fostering intercultural competences.

With a focus on sustainable business practices and international business management, this programme offers advanced research opportunities. It aims to develop cross-cultural management skills and prepare students for entrepreneurship in global business. Whether you’re interested in taking business courses, pursuing a career in business, exploring global marketing, or gaining international experience, our Global Business Master's programme is designed to help you succeed in the global marketplace.

A special feature of the programme is that it is organised over four semesters, so that students can pursue other activities parallel to their studies.

THI Business School is AACSB-accredited! THI Business School was the first of its kind in Bavaria to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This makes us one of the approximately six per cent of all business schools worldwide that have achieved this prestigious status.

1. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from outside Germany must first apply via uni-assist. Please apply there as soon as possible, as uni-assist needs several weeks to provide the Vorprüfungsdokument (VPD), which you need for your further application.

If you acquired your Bachelor's degree outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert your grades to the German grade system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist online. The process takes a minimum of four to six weeks. You can apply there all year round.

2. PRIMUSS – THI application portal: from 2 May until (expected to be) 15 July for the following winter semester or from 15 November until (expected to be) 15 January for the following summer semester

You will have to apply online at the PRIMUSS university application portal. You will have to upload all the necessary documents there, including your VPD. You can still upload documents within the respective periods (there will be deadlines per document in the upload area) after you have sent your application online (there is no need to send hard copies for an application).

THI charges fees of currently 500 EUR per semester for students from third countries (citizenship outside the EU and European Economic Area).

The fees are planned to increase to 1,200 EUR per semester (Master's programmes) from summer semester 2026 onwards. When more details are available, you will find further information on our homepage.

THI students who started their studies earlier are not affected by this reform.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt does not cooperate with recruitment agencies. Applicants will have to apply on their own. Apart from the uni-assist fee, there is no application fee.

To stay updated on the most recent study orientation dates, please visit www.thi.de/go/events-studyorientation.

The Global Business programme is a postgraduate Master's programme with a total of four semesters. The programme combines in-depth academic studies with practical examples.

The main contents of the first and second semesters are "Global Business" and "Intercultural Competences", which are complemented by language courses (German). In the third semester, depending on the previously selected focus of "Supply Chain Management (SCM)" or "Social Impact and Sustainability (SUS)", the content is deepened. Upon completion of the Master's thesis, which is written in the fourth semester, students receive the academic degree of "Master of Arts", which enables them to start a career in internationally active business enterprises, in self-employment or in an advanced research programme.

The individual study contents ("modules") are shown in the following overview. Details and descriptions of the individual subjects can be found in the module handbook. The study programme regularly comprises 45 semester hours per week (SWS), in which 90 ECTS are achieved.

In cooperation with our International Office, students can study abroad.

Internship and semester abroad:
The study programme is designed in a way so that students can take part in a voluntary internship or semester abroad.

1,200 EUR

THI charges fees of currently 500 EUR per semester for students from third countries (citizenship outside the EU and European Economic Area).

The fees are planned to increase to 1,200 EUR per semester (Master's programmes) from summer semester 2026 onwards. When more details are available, you will find further information on our homepage.

THI students who started their studies earlier are not affected by this reform.

All students will have to pay a student union fee of 72 EUR per semester.

Student organisations estimate that the cost of living is approx. 990 EUR or more per month, depending on individual needs and expectations. Mandatory health insurance in Germany will cost a student around 145 EUR per month.

Usually, non-EU students will have to provide proof of financial means with a blocked account for visa purposes. It should contain approximately 992 EUR per month for up to 12 months.

Programme admission requirements

• Requirements include an economic oriented Bachelor's degree from a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or an equivalent qualification from a university in Germany or abroad. A certificate must be submitted as proof. The examination committee decides on equivalence.
• A successfully completed selection procedure
  (The requirements and design of the procedure are explained in Appendix 2 of the Study and Examination Regulations.)
• Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language (level B2 of the Common European Framework)

For general information, please see: https://www.thi.de/en/international/studies/application.

The Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt can only make a legally binding decision about your eligibility for your desired study programme after reviewing the documents you submit with your application. We can’t provide a definitive assessment or evaluate your chances of acceptance until we have your full application, including your educational history.

Furthermore, it is possible to find out if you’re qualified to study in Germany before applying. Detailed information is available at the following link: www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission.

Additionally, you can find out about the qualification requirements via the study and examination regulations (=Studien- und Prüfungsordnung = SPO). Find these on the following page under the respective statutes: https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/university-management/legal-department/.

Thank you for your understanding. You are very welcome to apply, and we will check your application documents.

Applicants applying for an English-language Master's programme must provide proof of sufficient English language skills at level B2 (of the Common European Framework). Proof of having passed the examination must be submitted by the time of enrolment at the latest. A list of all accepted certificates can be found here: https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/university-management/legal-department/general-statutes/.

1. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from outside Germany must first apply via uni-assist. Please apply there as soon as possible, as uni-assist needs several weeks to provide the Vorprüfungsdokument (VPD), which you need for your further application.

If you acquired your Bachelor's degree outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert your grades to the German grade system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist online. The process takes a minimum of four to six weeks. You can apply there all year round.

2. PRIMUSS – THI application portal: from 2 May until (expected to be) 15 July for the following winter semester or from 15 November until (expected to be) 15 January for the following summer semester

You will have to apply online at the PRIMUSS university application portal. You will have to upload all the necessary documents there, including your VPD. You can still upload documents within the respective periods (there will be deadlines per document in the upload area) after you have sent your application online (there is no need to send hard copies for an application).

There are different scholarships available to enrolled students, such as the Deutschlandstipendium. All students will have to look and apply for specific scholarships themselves! Most scholarship programmes are based on performance (grades, voluntary work, etc.) The economic situation of applicants is usually not taken into consideration. A certain level of German language skills (at least B2) is required for many scholarships.

The International Office also offers scholarships. Enrolled international students will be notified of the call once a year via the communication channels of the university.

International students at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) are strongly advised to start gaining practical experience early to earn money during their studies and improve their job prospects. Besides looking for working student positions, students are also encouraged to seek low-level jobs in gastronomy or similar sectors to earn money and improve their German language skills. In addition to internship positions posted on the university platform, students should actively consider research and teaching assistant roles at THI. Please note that international students face legal limits on the number of working days allowed (see Study and work).

The International Welcome Center offers workshops and events in English to help international students prepare for their entry into the German market, especially in preparing for the internship search and applications.

Important: German employers expect students to take the initiative in applying for jobs and to have a good command of German. For internships, a minimum German language level of B1/B2 is required, while for entry-level jobs after graduation, B2/C1 is generally expected. Therefore, international students should start learning German as early as possible to increase their employability.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt does not run any student residence halls / dorms. You will have to start looking for accommodation on your own as soon as possible. At least 500 EUR per month should be budgeted for accommodation.

Here are some facts about finding accommodation in Ingolstadt or Neuburg.

Career Service & Student Counselling: At Career Service and Student Counselling, prospective and current students find a central contact point for a wide range of counselling services and events.

Our students are guided through all the challenges they might encounter during their studies. The Career Service helps them to sharpen their own profiles and successfully enter their careers.

After graduation, our graduates remain in contact with us and their study group in the Alumni Network.

https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/organisation/career-service-student-counselling

• Service point and counselling
• Online info session for admitted degree-seekers
• Support with city registration and residence permits
• Orientation days and networking events
• Mentoring programme
• German courses and language support programmes
• Cultural events, excursions, and company tours
• Workshops to prepare for the German job market
• Student clubs, such as N.I.C.E. (Network & International Culture Exchange)

THI Language Center offers language and intercultural courses in languages such as Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, English and German. We cannot guarantee a place in our German courses for students arriving late. We recommend that you learn as much German as possible before you arrive in Germany.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) is an institution that specialises in business and technology and is characterised by innovative study concepts and modern facilities. We are currently training over 8,000 students in more than 70 study programmes in engineering, computer science, business, life sciences and sustainability.
Our students will graduate as sought-after specialists and managers. An extremely dynamic and successful region with a distinctly strong economic structure provides for excellent framework conditions. The relatively small student body guarantees individual guidance, a familial atmosphere, and close cooperation between students and professors.
One of the core features of studying at our university is its orientation towards practical application. Internships and projects, as well as continuous cooperation with regional companies, are fundamental components of every study programme.
The Ingolstadt campus was completed in 1999, and a new tract of buildings opened in 2014. In 2021, the Neuburg campus opened its doors with its Faculty of Sustainable Infrastructure. Modern equipment and facilities create an atmosphere that adds to students' success and enjoyment. Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt is proud of its commitment to offer the highest possible level of quality in research and education. It is possible to explore Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt by visiting the interactive 360° THI campus tour.

The campus is only a short walk from Ingolstadt's appealing old city. The view from the lecture halls is of a castle and other medieval buildings. Ingolstadt lies in the centre of Bavaria, one of the most prosperous German federal states, and it is only an hour by car from the metropolitan areas of Munich and Nuremberg. The opportunities to take part in leisure activities in the area – which is close to the Alps as well as to the beautiful Altmühl valley – are unlimited. With the headquarters of Audi (the international automotive company) and a large number of innovative corporations in the city, Ingolstadt is proud to be one of the strongest economic regions in Germany. Opportunities to participate in sports activities are provided by the university as well as by various amateur and competitive sports clubs. Bavarian charm and the Bavarian way of life – including summer evenings in beer gardens and the diverse cultural events on offer – make daily life in Ingolstadt particularly attractive for students.