International Business and Intercultural Management
Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences
Program Overview
The MSc in International Business and Intercultural Management comprises three major stages: The programme starts with an induction period and foundation stage, during which students assess their current level of subject knowledge. Students will gain sound insights into internal and external business environments. They will further deepen their knowledge of internal company processes, specifically in human resource management and leadership, global marketing, and international finance and economics. Intercultural communication will be thoroughly addressed during this stage, as it remains a major challenge in corporate entities. Semester two offers advanced studies in intercultural management and the business environment. Adopting a cross-disciplinary approach, this phase offers students the opportunity to broaden their expertise in the business environment while enabling them to focus their studies in areas of personal interest. Semester three is the Master's thesis stage, which requires in-depth empirical research in each student's chosen area. Ideally, the thesis is based on real situations in international companies or organisations, with a focus on sustainability / corporate responsibility. During the first two semesters, this programme offers various courses on quantitative and qualitative research, which will prepare students for this stage. Students also have the possibility to integrate an internship or a study abroad semester into their Master's studies. If they choose to take advantage of these opportunities in the third semester, the Master's thesis will be completed in a fourth semester.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
3 semesters, 4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €100,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
The programme is taught completely in English. In order to ensure a high level of English in the Master's programme, applicants are required to prove that they are highly proficient in English by means of one of the following certifications: TOEFL – minimum scores: 550 (paper-based version) / 213 (computer-based version) / 79 (Internet version) Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) – minimum grade C IELTS – minimum level 6.0 Oxford Test of English (OTE) – minimum score of 120 and level B2 in all modules An English-language school-leaving certificate or an equivalent English-language university entrance qualification or a professionally qualifying degree from a university programme with a duration of at least three years with English-language coursework and examinations amounting to at least 180 ECTS credits or the equivalent
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
An excellent or good European first degree in business studies or in a business-related discipline (210 ECTS* credits and a grade point average of 2.5 or better according to the German grading scale) or an equivalent international qualification *Applicants holding a degree with only 180 ECTS have the opportunity to obtain the missing 30 ECTS within the Master's programme by attending additional courses in the International Business — Intercultural Studies Bachelor's programme offered by Heilbronn University. Applicants with a first degree in business studies or a business-related field who have been trained in course-related jobs or have successfully studied abroad may receive bonus points that will facilitate their admission to the Master's programme. Applicants with a first degree awarded by a non-German institution must prove that their Bachelor's degree is equivalent to a German first degree before applying to Heilbronn University. In order to have their qualifications validated, applicants have to contact the "Studienkolleg Konstanz" . The Studienkolleg Konstanz will assess the foreign Bachelor's degree and decide if it meets the requirements for entering a Master's degree programme in Germany. Applicants should contact the Studienkolleg Konstanz directly to learn about the documents that need to be handed in for the validation.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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