Master's programme International Business

Your master's programme International Business

The master's degree programme International Business with Regional Focus opens up possibilities in global business management. Learn how to make strategic decisions in an international context and to adopt it to certain markets. This programme is a general management education with a high practice orientation and a mandatory semester abroad. Our MBA programme educates managers for international companies and organisations of all sectors. The key characteristic of this programme is that students can choose between the focus regions Europe, Asia, or Latin America.

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Contact persons

Prof. Dr. Artur Fabisch

Function(s)
Examination Committee for International Management (B.A.)
Examination Committee for Business Administration (B.A.)
Programme Director of International Business (MBA)
Programme Advisor for International Business (MBA)
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Prof. Dr. Christina Zecher

Function(s)
Examination Committee for International Business (MBA)
Programme Director of International Business (MBA)
Programme Advisor for International Business (MBA)
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Contact:

E-Mail: smib.cw[at]thws.de
Phone: +49 931 3511-6301

For further information, please refer to the website of the degree programme

Competence fields of the master's programme International Business

Overview

Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Standard time to degree

3 semesters

Start of studies

Annually in October, modular studies can also be commences in the summer semester

Number of places available

Ca. 25 per year

Place of study

Würzburg, Münzstraße 12 and Friedrichstraße 17a

Language

English

Study fees

EUR 5,500 per semester plus ca. EUR 150 Studierendenwerk fees per semester (incl. public transport ticket)

Application period

All year

Bewerbungsschluss 31.07. für Studienstart 01.10 desselben Jahres.

Accreditation

Programme accreditation valid until 30 Sept 2028

German Decision of the Accreditation Council

Course of studies

The lectures take place in Würzburg, predominantly on Fridays and Saturdays. At the beginning of the 2nd semester (about March), students with the focus regions Asia or Latin America will spend about three weeks at one of the partner universities in Taiwan or Columbia respectively, and will complete one module there. Students with the focus region Europe will complete their module in Würzburg.

Programme structure

  • 12 specialisation modules:
    • Business Decisions
    • Language Competence Europe / Asia / Latin America 
    • Intercultural Management
    • Project Management
    • Doing Business in and with Europe / Asia / Latin America
    • Managing International Businesses 
    • Strategic Competences
    • International Financial Management
    • International Leadership
    • Managing International Markets 
    • International Regulatory Frameworks
    • Information Technology
  • Master's thesis with colloquium

Special characteristics

  • Small international groups of students
  • High practice-relevance
  • Specialisation on focus region with integrated stay abroad and integrated language training
  • 2 integrated outdoor team trainings

  • Grade average (N.C.) of the bachelor's of 2.9 or better
  • Bachelor's degree of any discipline
  • 210 CPs by the time of application and therefore commencement of studies
    • Bridging courses may be considered
    • At least one year of qualifying professional experience after obtaining the first degree

Language skills

  • English at least B2-level (CEFR)
  • German at least A1-level proven at least 12 months after commencement of studies

Graduates are enabled to work in multinational companies, international organisations, or consulting firms, with the option to specialise on certain regions or countries. Career perspectives include positions like international project management, business development management, export management, or trade management. During the course of studies, students develop extensive knowledge on the culture, and economy, and business practices of a specific geographical area, equipping students with valuable insights and skills for working in international contexts. Performing successful work in these contexts requires the ability to effectively communicate with global teams, to master intercultural challenges, and to tailor business strategies to the specific requirements of a certain region. Graduates of this programme thus face bright career perspectives in a globalised business world.

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