Master in International Management for Non-Business Graduates

School IU International University of Applied Sciences
Method At the institution
Location Berlin, Bad Honnef, Dublin
Type Masters

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Master in International Management for Non-Business Graduates

Course description
Master in International Management for Non-Business Graduates.
- Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Semester: 5
- ECTS: 120 ECTS
- Course language: English
- Study type: full-time, on campus
- Intake: Spring & Autumn
- Campus: Berlin, Bad Honnef, Dublin
Overview:

Master in Int. Management for Non-Business Graduates

Do you have a university degree in a non-business subject, and would like to pursue a career in management? Then you are also welcome at the IU as a career changer.

The Master in International Management for Non-Business Graduates is non-consecutive, that is, it does not necessarily follow on from previous studies in economics. The programme is specially designed for people who would like to acquire fundamental knowledge of business administration and international management – with the objective of qualifying for a position in senior management.

Facts & Figures

International Management · for Non-Business Graduates
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Duration: 1 semester preparation courses plus 4 semesters Master programme (3 semesters study + 1 semester Master thesis)
Credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
Type of study: full-time
Campus: Bad Honnef, Berlin, Dublin, Munich
Intake: Spring & Autumn*

*Dublin: first intake Autumn 2018

Leverage the Study&Work advantage

On selected master programmes you have the chance to take part in our Study&Work Programme in Dublin. Within this programme you combine practice-oriented coursework with practical experience on the job. We actively support you in finding an employer to help you gain hands-on experience during your studies. Study at IU in Dublin and finance your tuition fee up to 100% by working for one of our partners. Check out our study courses and campus locations!

Multi Campus

One study programme, three cities, countless experiences

In selected master programmes IU offers you the chance to switch during your studies between the German and Irish campus locations Dublin, Berlin and Bad Honnef.

Your advantages

    Gain priceless experiences abroad
    Expand your network with international contacts
    No additional fees
    A switch is possible every semester (at the end of each semester)

Requirements

    You are a full-time student
    Your study programme is offered at your preferred campus location

Why should I study International Management at IU?

    International
    International campus with students and professors from more than 85 nations
    Practical orientation
    High degree of practical relevance through guest speakers, company presentations, corporate projects and field trips
    English-speaking
    Lectures in English and intensive exchanges with professors and fellow students
    Network
    Top-class network of industry contacts for careers at home and abroad
    Small groups
    Instruction in small groups given by lecturers with track records of practical experience
    Expertise
    You may choose from different specialisations
    Unique
    Unique study programme with a high rate of recognition in the industry
    Knowledge
    Academic knowledge is consistently taught in case studies, project work and applied research projects

Set your personal focus

During your studies, you can chose one of the following specialisations:
- Aviation*
- Finance & Accounting
- Hospitality
- Health Care*
- IT Management
- Marketing
- Human Resources*
* only in Bad Honnef and Berlin

What are the professional prospects in International Management?

The Master in International Management opens up many opportunities. The world of business is at your feet – whether you want to work in banks, management consultancies, major groups or small and medium-sized enterprises.

Once you have graduated, you will in future be able to work in top management positions in the fields of Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Financing and Controlling or also in Human Resource, Customer Service and Public Relations. Complete your Master at the IU and qualify yourself for attractive jobs in the globalised business world

Course Content:

The Master's programme in International Management will train you to become an executive with management functions in four semesters – ideal preparation for your career:
- Your studies in International Management will be as practice-oriented as possible
- You will expand your knowledge in the important fundamentals of business administration
- You will train your soft skills, such as communication or intercultural competence
Order of study

Preparation Semester

    Marketing
    Human Resources
    Service Operations & Organisation
    Financial Accounting

    Financial Management
    Management & Cost Accounting
    Statistics
    Intercultural Communication

1st Semester

    Service Operations Management
    Performance Measurement & Management
    International Business Ethics
    International Corporate Governance

    International Economic Policy
    Advanced Research Methods
    Applied Statistics
    Language Course I

2nd Semester

    International Negotiation Skills
    Leadership
    Language Course II

    Elective Courses:
    International Organisational Behaviour

    Advanced International Human Resources
    International Management Accounting & Control
    International Financial Accounting
    International Marketing
    International Financial Management

3rd Semester

    Strategic Service Management

    Majors:
    Marketing
    Human Resources
    Accounting & Finance
    Engineering

    Aviation
    Hospitality
    Health Care
    Logistics&Transport
    IT Management
    Big Data Management

4th Semester

Master Thesis & Colloquium

Step-by-step to your Master's degree in International Management

    Preparatory semester
    In the preparatory semester, you focus on classical business administration content:

    Marketing strategy and planning
    Financial Accounting
    Principles of Human Resource Management
    Methods of statistics
    This semester provides you with ideal preparation for the business content in the subsequent semesters of your Master's programme. Here you can become acquainted with your later specialisations.
    After you have successfully completed the preparatory semester, you are well prepared for the subsequent four-semester Master's programme in International Management.

    First semester
    In the first semester you will update and expand your technical competence in subjects of "General Management".

    Second semester
    The choice is yours: Under the technical supervision of your lecturers, you can choose four out of six possible areas of focus and thus define a first cornerstone of your personal competence profile.
    International Organizational Behavior
    Internal Human Resource Management
    International Management Accouting and Control
    International Marketing
    International Financial Management
    International Financial Accounting

    Third semester
    The third semester is for expanding your specialisation in important areas of management:
    International Marketing
    Hospitality Management
    Aviation Management
    Human Resource Management
    Accounting & Finance
    Healt Care
    IT Management

    Fourth semester
    In this semester you complete your studies by writing your Master's thesis. The thesis is written under the expert supervision of professors and lecturers as an independent scientific paper for solving a management task.

Academic and practically-oriented modules

    Compulsory Modules
    Academic research methods
    Applied statistics
    Strategic aspects of service management
    Performance measurement and management
    International economic policy
    International business ethics
    Corporate governance in an international context
    You can also significantly improve your career prospects with various language courses – e.g. with commercial English, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic or Russian.

    Optional compulsory modules (4 out of 6)
    International Organizational Behavior
    Internal Human Resource Management
    International Management Accouting and Control
    International Marketing
    International Financial Management
    International Financial Accounting

    Your major specialisation
    (choose one out of seven)
    International Marketing
    Hospitality Management
    Aviation Management
    Human Resource Management
    Accounting & Finance
    Healt Care
    IT Management

Admission Requirements:

Prerequisites for admission to the Master International Management for Non-Business Graduates (120 ECTS) programme:

    Master Int. Management for Non-Business Graduates 120 ECTS

Preliminary studies: Bachelor´s degree (180 ECTS)
Final grade: Minimum grade point average of 3.0 according to the German grading system
Language skills: English, academic IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL IBT 80 points/ PTE 56 points (51 points in each component)
Practical approach

Our professors and lecturers attach great importance to a close link between theory and practice. After all, most of them gained experience at international level themselves – and would also like to pass this on, for example through:
- case studies, projects and internships
- field trips to well-known companies
- dialogues with recognised business leaders within the framework of regular IU Business Talks