Master of Arts in International Business and Management
Osnabrück, Germany
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jun 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 350 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
You would like to study in Germany and at the same time prepare for an international career? To achieve this goal, studying International Business and Management M.A. at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences could be the ideal option for you:
- Through the international curriculum, our graduates are well-prepared for specialized and leading positions in international companies and organizations.
- German and international students from all over the world study together in intercultural teams.
- Students can opt to study abroad for a semester or even pursue a dual degree.
- The program can be studied completely in the English language.
- Lecturers with international experience provide in-depth insights into current international business and management issues.
- The master's program has a strong practical orientation, which is manifested through practice-related assignments or lecturers who have previously worked in international companies.
The Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences is a member of EFMD Global. EFMD (European Foundation of Management Development) is a network of business schools and corporations dedicated to enhancing excellence in management education and development globally.
Ideal Students
The Master's program in International Business and Management qualifies students for employment in various industries and trade branches as well as in various functions and departments of international companies or organizations. Depending on the specialization chosen during studies, our graduates work in diverse positions in marketing, sales, HR, or purchasing and logistics departments, as well as in consulting. Past evaluations have shown that most graduates work in larger medium-sized or multinational companies, mainly in the manufacturing sector (automobile sector, food industry & others). Several students have decided to join start-ups after their graduation. Moreover, IT-based and consulting companies are also attracting our graduates, the same applies to logistics and other service-based companies.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Any student enrolled at Hochschule Osnabrück has to pay enrolment fees of approx. EUR 350 per semester to cover administrative charges, contributions to the Student Welfare Services, membership fees for the Students' Union, and the costs of the semester ticket. The semester ticket covers public transportation in Osnabrück and the Osnabrück greater area. The cost of living in Osnabrück amounts to approx. EUR 750 per month, depending on personal needs and habits. This includes rent health insurance, books, living and miscellaneous expenses. There is no tuition fee.
There are various possibilities for students to get supported by state institutions, companies, and foundations.
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Hochschule Osnabrück: Scholarships, Foundations, and Other Financing Possibilities
Curriculum
The duration of the Master's program in International Business and Management is 4 semesters. This corresponds to 120 ECTS credits for the whole program and 30 ECTS credits for each semester. Each module is worth 5 ECTS credits, and the Master's thesis is worth 30 ECTS credits.
The modules of the program are grouped into the following categories:
- General Competences: The main focus of these modules is the training of soft skills, which have been tailored especially to the requirements of this international Master's program.
- Key Competences: The major study area of International Business Management characterizes the Master's program by combining the two central aspects of these studies: management competencies and internationality. The modules are designed to cover a broad range of relevant competencies for management positions in international companies or organizations.
- Specializations and Electives: Students choose one specialization and two electives from the offer at the Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences according to their individual interests and professional goals. Additional electives are optional. Each elective is composed of three modules. The two electives “Innovation and Transformation” and “Consulting” are offered in English language, while the other electives are offered in German.
Semester 1
General Competences
- Applied Business Research
Key Competences
- International Political Economy
- Human Resource Management in Multinational Enterprises
- Performance, Risk and Resilience
Specialisation I, II or III
- Elective 1, Module 1
- Elective 2, Module 1
Semester 2
General Competences
- Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance
Key Competences
- International Corporate Finance
- Digital Enterprise Management
- Strategic Management in Disruptive Times Theory and Practice
Specialisation I, II or III
- Elective 1, Module 2
Semester 3
General Competences
- Leadership in International Organisations
Key Competences
- International Economics and Business
- Legal Aspects of International Trade
- International Marketing
Specialisation I, II or III
- Elective 1, Module 3
- Elective 2, Module 3
Semester 4
- Master thesis
The last semester of the program is reserved for the Master thesis which is usually written in cooperation with a company. The time allowed for the thesis is 4 months.
Specializations and Electives
Depending on their individual interests and career goals, students have to choose two electives out of 6 available options:
- Innovation and Transformation (in English)
- Consulting (in English)
- Marketing Management (in English and German)
- Human Resource Management (in German)
- Change Management (in German)
- Digital Business (in German)
According to the study regulation of the program, the following combinations are not allowed:
- Change Management Innovation and Transformation,
- HRM and Marketing Management
Career Opportunities
The Master's program in International Business and Management qualifies students for employment in various industries and trade branches as well as in various functions and departments of international companies or organizations. Depending on the specialization chosen during studies, our graduates work in diverse positions in marketing, sales, HR, or purchasing and logistics departments, as well as in consulting. Past evaluations have shown that most graduates work in larger medium-sized or multinational companies, mainly in the manufacturing sector (automobile sector, food industry & others). Several students have decided to join start-ups after their graduation. Moreover, IT-based and consulting companies are also attracting our graduates, the same applies to logistics and other service-based companies.
Why study at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences
Besides choosing Hochschule Osnabrück as a university, many of our students choose the Master's program in International Business and Management also for the following reasons:
Management competence
The Master's program in International Business and Management aims to guide young people on their way to executive positions in international companies and organizations.
Balance of theory and practical content
Courses such as Global Economic Framework, International Marketing, and a choice of specializations are linked to case studies to bring in expertise that can be transferred directly to an international working environment.
Intensive training in social and intercultural skills
Small international groups, individually counseled and supported, create a setting for a rich learning experience as well as friendships that may last a lifetime.
Internationality at its best
Dual degree programs with universities in South Korea, France, and Indonesia as well as cooperation with many international partner universities facilitate international experiences.
Teambuilding and companionship
Teambuilding seminars and regular get-togethers help the students to become a community.
The city and greater region of Osnabrück
Osnabrück with its green and historic city center and the surrounding region in the middle of Europe is home to many innovative and well-known companies in the high-tech, engineering, food, and logistics sectors.
We are convinced that the program provides our students with an ideal learning environment and experience.
Program Admission Requirements
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