International MBA – (MBA)

The IMBA program is a Dual Master's Program offered by the International Graduate Center (IGC) and the International Business School Alliance (IBSA). Students will receive a dual master's degree and spend one part of their studies in Bremen and the other part either in Valencia, Moscow, Wilmington, Hatfield, Kuala Lumpur and from 2012 onwards in Paris. On successful completion of the course students will hold two master degrees, awarded by two ibsa-universities.

The core modules of the first term are mostly identical at all partner universities. In term two and three the students choose one of the areas of specialization: “International Logistics and Supply Chain Management” in Bremen, “International Marketing“ in Valencia, “International Management in Transitional Economies and Emerging Markets” in Moscow, “International Finance and Investments” in Wilmington, “Human Resource Management“ in Hatfield near London, “Global Islamic Finance“ in Kuala Lumpur or “International Business Development” in Paris, and complete their master thesis.

The IMBA program goes beyond simply addressing trade issues between countries by encouraging critical analysis of what makes a business competitive in the international arena.

The program aims to equip graduates:

• for leadership roles where global themes are paramount in the decision-making process,
• for positions where an awareness of economic and cultural diversity is as important as professional managerial skills,
• for fast-changing situations where the ability to adapt quickly can make the difference between business success or failure,
• for career opportunities where bilingual or multilingual skills are required.

Target Group

The IMBA program addresses international, innovative students with an undergraduate degree in business, management or economics and at least one year of professional experience. The students are recruited worldwide from diverse cultural, geographical and professional backgrounds. The IMBA facilitates strong interaction and the sharing of experience among the student body. Studying in two different countries and thus encountering to both cultures gives students an excellent chance to communicate and live in both environments successfully. Finally the IMBA provides the knowledge and skills necessary for global leadership in the 21st century.