International Management – (M.A.)

In a globally competitive business environment, international managers must not only have a firm command of professional core competencies and management techniques, but also be able to deal with the intercultural particularities of different markets. This cultural sensitivity is necessary in order to act competently in the international market as well as for developing successful relationships, not only with employees, but also with customers and vendors from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The International Management program prepares students for this challenge. Building on the knowledge gained from their earlier degrees, they will acquire comprehensive professional skills and social competencies in three semesters plus the time spent writing their master’s thesis. They will receive all the professional knowledge and soft skills necessary to managing intercultural teams. In the process, students will hone their analytical thinking skills. The curriculum includes courses in Controlling, Financial Management, International Taxation and Law, and Marketing Management. Students also focus on foreign languages. In addition to attending lectures held in English, students take languages classes in French or Spanish. The study program can be completed entirely in English depending on the course of study. Depending on their choice of international university, students can expand their language proficiency. Students also gain hands-on work experience through the integrated internships. With this know-how, graduates will be qualified to take on middle to upper level management positions in any business area, but particularly in fields with an international dimension.

Double Degree

In cooperation with five partner universities abroad, the ISM offers Double Degree qualifications with a variety of focal areas. The Bond University in Australia offers ISM students the opportunity to earn an additional Master of Business, Master of International Hotel and Tourism Management or a Master of Business Administration degree. Students can also earn an additional M.Sc. International Business degree from Lancaster University in the UK (pending). Additionally, ISM students can supplement their ISM International Management degree with a M.Sc. International Business or M.Sc. Project Management degree from the ISM partner university INSEEC in Paris or a Master in International Business degree from TEC de Monterrey in Guadalajara, Mexico. A newly acquired partner university in the USA is the Boston University, offering a Master of Science in Administrative Studies with a choice of four specialized areas of interest.