M.A. INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT - 120 ECTS

Ready to take the next step in your career, and develop new skills that will drive you forward? The Master’s programme in International Management is designed for ambitious professionals like you, who are ready to put in the work in order to conquer new goals.
Course Start Date
Start the first of every month
100% International
Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world
Learning Format
Fully Online or Blended
Duration
24 Months / 4 Semesters
Tuition fee
Starting from 200 € per month

Get started with an online Master’s in International Management

The Master’s programme in International Management (MIM) aims to equip young professionals, who are at the early stages of their managerial career journey, with a unique set of skills and knowledge that will help them take their career forward.

Unlike with an MBA degree, you do not need to have work experience in a managerial position in order to start this programme, so it’s perfect for you if you’re looking for the right tool that will open doors and opportunities for you up the company ladder.

The International Management Master’s programme offers a combination of practical-focused teaching materials, real industry teaching experience and an emphasis on internationally-relevant skills and topics – all in order for you to graduate fully prepared to take on challenging managerial roles across the globe.

CURRICULUM

Managing Across Borders

  • International economic and business environment
  • Globalization and international competitiveness
  • International Trade
  • International financial and capital markets
  • International organizations and economic integration
  • Current hot spots in the international economic and business environment

 

Advanced Research Methods

  • Social science and research paradigms
  • Case study research
  • Specific topics of qualitative research
  • Advanced issues of qualitative research conceptualization and data analysis
  • Underlying assumptions of quantitative research: concepts and consequences
  • Evaluation research

 

Intercultural Management

  • Fundamentals and classification of intercultural management
  • Role and importance of intercultural management for companies
  • Diversity management in intercultural management
  • Entrepreneurial aspects in decision-making for intercultural management
  • Focal points of intercultural management
  • Intercultural management in selected countries

 

Performance Measurement

  • Performance measurement concepts
  • Measuring financial performance
  • Drivers of financial and operational performance

 

Applied Statistics

  • Data and statistics
  • Bivariate analysis
  • Probability distributions and measures
  • Statistical estimation methods
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Single regressions

 

Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

  • Introduction to Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
  • Ethics Theories
  • Business Ethics Problem Areas and Solutions
  • Basic Perspectives of Corporate Governance
  • Monitoring Concepts for Corporate Governance
  • Combining Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Leadership

  • Foundations of professional leadership
  • Leadership and motivation in the corporation
  • Leadership and corporate culture
  • Leadership and change management

 

International Marketing

  • Introduction to international marketing
  • The international context of corporations
  • International marketing strategies
  • Features of the marketing-mix specific to the international context
  • Trends in international marketing

 

Negotiation

  • The significance and nature of negotiation
  • The distribution of value
  • Distributive negotiation tactics
  • The creation of value
  • Value creation negotiation tactics
  • The negotiator’s dilemma
  • Learning to negotiate

 

International Financial Management

  • Introduction to
  • International Financial Management
  • International exchange rate management
  • International finance
  • International investment decisions
  • International liquidity management
  • International tax management

 

International Financial Accounting

  • Fundamentals of International Financial Reporting according to IFRS
  • Property, plant, and equipment
  • Intangible assets
  • Financial instruments and hedge accounting
  • Inventories
  • Revenue recognition and construction contracts
  • Provisions and deferred taxes
  • Consolidated financial statements

 

Seminar: International Human Resource Management

The aim of this module is to discuss and work on current and practice-relevant issues of International Human Resource Management (IHRM). The module deepens the fundamentals of IHRM by taking into account the context, theories, methods, instruments, and practice of international IHRM. Emphasis is placed on debates associated with cultural differences and ethical issues. In addition, it helps to prepare the students for the final master thesis, since a seminar paper is required as the final examination.

Strategic Management

  • Foundations and concepts of strategic management
  • Strategic planning process
  • International challenges of strategic management

 

Seminar: Current Issues in International Management

In the seminar “Current Issues in International Management”, students deal with the opportunities and challenges facing internationally operating companies. The focus is on management and leadership skills that are important and necessary for successful work in an international environment.

M.I.M Electives (Choose 2)

  • Sales, Pricing and Brand Management
  • Corporate Finance and Investment
  • IT Project and Architecture Management
  • Manufacturing Methods Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science and Analytics
  • Supply Chain and Sourcing Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Research
  • Advanced Management Accounting & Control
  • IT Governance and Service Management
  • Product Development and Design Thinking
  • Big Data
  • Advanced Robotics 4.0
  • Salesforce Consultant Specialization

 

Salesforce Developer Specialization

Master Thesis & Colloquium

In This Programme, You Can Choose Electives In Order To Specialise In A Field You’re Interested In. Here’s A Short Introduction To Some Electives:

 

Diversity Management

Human Performance

KEY FEATURES

WES Recognized -

Canada and America System

Language of Instruction

English

Accreditation

Accredited in line with German and European standards

Mode of Teaching

Online

Degree Awarded

Earn the same IU Degree as awarded On-Campus

Assistance

Job Assistance program to land you your dream job

Alumni Status

Alumni status from IU

Work Permit

18-month post-study work visa

Employment

94% success rate in employment

Country

Germany

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ADMISSION DETAILS

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process consists of four simple steps. An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and accepted by the candidates by paying the admission fee.

Step 1

Submit Application

Step 2

Application Review

Step 3

Telephonic Discussion

Step 4

Admission Completed

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Free Course

Free German language course

Job Assistance

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Visa Assistance

Visa Assistance to take care from Application to Interview

Financing Options

Secure 0% student loan and or sponsorship.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Learn about the challenges and opportunities facing international businesses, and develop the unique set of skills needed to lead teams towards success, regardless of industry or sector. During your studies for an online Master’s degree in International Management (MIM), you’ll have the chance to specialise in a wide range of topics, from product development to corporate finance. Take control of your career and future, and prepare yourself for a successful transition to a management position.

The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. In the final semester of the course, you will be writing a Thesis and participate in Colloquium.

The online program schedule is designed to ensure that you can successfully study alongside your job. Devoting 12-15 hours every week should be enough to graduate from the program. However, the more time you devote, the greater will be your learning from the program. 

Post successful completion of the course, you will get a Master of Business Administration (90 ECTS) Degree from IU, Germany.

Learners score should be less than or equal to 3.50 of German GPA in graduation (3 or 4 Years), 2 years of work experience after the completion of your graduation and the Medium of Instruction should be English as certified by bachelors graduation institution (MOI letter is required for admission purposes). For on-campus transition – where applicable -Recommended to have an additional English Language Certificate for Visa appointment (IELTS score of minimum 6.0 bands, TOEFL – Minimum 80). 

Candidates whose score is more than 3.50 German GPA in the UG degree are not eligible to apply.

Germany has the lowest unemployment rate across Europe of 5%. As per German industry bodies.

As a student, you can work 20 hours per week or 120 full days part-time during the year. Typical wage in Germany is around 10 Euros per hour.

If you want move to Germany for your studies, you need to prove you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself in Germany, you have to deposit 11,208 Euro in a blocked German bank account before you apply for Visa. This amount can be withdrawn once you reach Germany to support your monthly expenses. Your actual expenses may vary depending on your lifestyle in Germany.

Germany allows for the application of up to 18 months of a post-study work visa after completing a degree from Germany.

IU( International University of Applied Science) Germany was established in 1998 and as the name suggest, it’s a university of applied sciences. They have 17 campuses in Germany with 40 examination centres. International students can opt for either the Berlin campus or the Bad Honnef campus.

IU Germany prides itself on small class sizes. The typical class size at IU Germany is 30 students. IU also has a well-established career centre that helps students in getting jobs. 94% of IU graduates receive a job offers within 6 months of completion of the course.

Online:
We guarantee IU online students maximum flexibility, so you can choose your own starting date in your application. IU has multiple intakes per year, you can apply at any time.
On-Campus: IU on-campus programs have fixed starting times. See the course pages for more.

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