International Management
The master's degree programme in International Management is ideal for building on a Bachelor’s degree in economics.
At a glance
- Degree:
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study:
- 4 semesters
- Programme start:
- Summer and winter semester
- Campus:
- Central Campus Bochum
- Instruction language:
- German and english
- Credit points:
- 120 credit points
- Type of programme:
- Full-time studies
- Type of admission (NC):
- Restricted admission (with NC)
- Notice:
- Grade point averages since 2018
You may be admitted to the programme if 50 per cent of the credit points you have earned in your Bachelor’s degree are in economics-related subjects. These admission requirements also allow alumni with a specialised Bachelor’s degree in economics to participate in enrolment, for example from the fields of
- Aviation
- Hotel Management
- Tourism
- Fashion
- Insurance
- Development Cooperation / Aid
- Psychology
- and others
In the first and second semesters, you will lay the foundations in business administration, which you can then complement with the specialisations of your choice (see also the study programme guide):
- Marketing and Sales
- Human Resource Management
The semester abroad is scheduled for the 3rd semester. This gives you the opportunity to experience an international and intercultural study environment and to build a relevant professional network. Alternatively, you can opt for an internship abroad, thereby gaining an early insight into working life in an international context.
As a rule, you will then write your master`s thesis in the fourth semester. The completion period is four months. This is followed by a colloquium on the content of the master`s thesis, which marks the completion of your degree.
The master's degree programme in International Management provides you with the ideal preparation for an international working environment. With a Master’s degree in International Management, you will be ideally equipped to play an active role in shaping the future within a globally operating company – whether in a large multinational corporation or in a small or medium-sized enterprise operating internationally.
Thanks to the specialist knowledge and communication and social skills acquired during the Master’s programme, you will recognise the challenges along the entire value chain. You will be able to derive and select tailored structural and management decisions based on these challenges (for example, in the fields of international marketing, human resources and organisational development, or supply chain management).
The integration of sustainability aspects into international companies is a particular focus of the degree programme at Bochum University of Applied Sciences. The multidisciplinary programme and a high degree of internationalisation offer you crucial advantages in your international management career.
As an alumnus/alumna of this degree programme, you will have a range of career opportunities. Here are a few examples:
- Management positions in international companies
- As a manager, you will gain an overview of how strategy, corporate finance and the value chain impact the management of an international organisation, and analyse the influence of external factors. Your broad, interdisciplinary training in Business Administration will prepare you perfectly for a management role.
- International Business Development Manager
- In business development within an international context, your role is to identify opportunities, analyse risks and manage financial, strategic and organisational aspects that enable international business ventures to achieve their objectives. The Master of Science in International Management strengthens your analytical and strategic skills, which are essential for a career as an international business developer.
- B International Management ConsultantB
- As a management consultant, you will work in multidisciplinary teams that advise companies, for example, on realigning their strategy, drawing up proposals for internal reorganisation or preparing for a merger. All these activities require strong analytical and communication skills, which you will further develop during your studies.
- Human Resources Developer
- In international human resources development, your responsibilities include designing and implementing suitable staff development tools for different target groups, as well as advising on further training measures and individual development plans. In addition to specialist knowledge of staff development tools, strong communication and conceptual skills are essential for such a position. The teaching of this specialist knowledge and these key competencies forms an integral part of our degree programme.
1. Proof of a completed Bachelor’s or Diplom degree...
... with an overall mark of 2.5 (up to 2.59) or better in the field of economics or in a comparable degree programme with a strong focus on economics. The focus on economics must be demonstrated by at least 50 per cent of the total credit points earned in the respective degree programme.
Applicants with qualifications obtained abroad may be admitted upon application, provided that equivalence is demonstrated.
The required overall mark is not an entry threshold (NC), but rather an admission requirement that must be met in order to participate in the application process.
This means that an application (with an overall mark lower than 2.59) will not be considered / the applicant cannot be taken into account in the allocation process.
2. Sufficient knowledge of the English language ‘Level B2 (CEFR)’
Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language may be provided, for example, by the following:
- A-level certificate (see Foreign Languages, subject / discipline / field: English, CEFR B2)
- TOEFL (Internet-based) with a minimum score of 72
- IELTS (Academic English, face-to-face with oral component): 5
- TOEIC: 400 (listening) and 385 (reading)
Furthermore, sufficient knowledge of the English language is deemed to have been demonstrated by certificates (English B2 CEFR must be specified).
Other language certificates or proof of language proficiency, as well as letters of reference, are not recognised. Semesters spent studying abroad do not replace the language certificate or proof of language proficiency.
Upon completion of an English-language degree programme (the Diploma Supplement serves as proof of language proficiency if ‘language of instruction: English’ is noted), language proficiency is deemed to have been demonstrated.
3. Applicants who have not met their admission requirements at a German-speaking facility...
...must demonstrate proficiency in German at level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), e.g. a registered DSH 1, a TestDaF score of 4 × 3, the German Language Diploma Level 2 (B2) or an equivalent. Further information.
International prospective students
As an international applicant, please note the German language requirements for this degree programme.
