- Degree
- Master of Science in International Business Studies
- Course location
- Nürnberg
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- The language of instruction in the core courses is English.
The elective courses focus on different area studies and allow students to specialise in one specific region:
• English-speaking countries
• Latin America
• Asia
• Europe
The language of instruction in the electives depends on the chosen area.
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Application deadline
- EU/non-EU applicants: 31 May for the following winter semester
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of international business. Students are supported in acquiring all the necessary skills required to succeed in an international environment. Special attention is given to the variety of approaches that firms choose to adapt their international operations to the diversity of laws, business practices, and cultures across the globe.
The emphasis is on increasing students' capacity to understand and analyse foreign operation modes and to make decisions relating to foreign market entry and management strategies. Students develop essential communication and intercultural skills. Students have the opportunity to earn credits at one of our partner universities worldwide. The programme includes company visits as well as lectures and workshops with executives from leading companies. A wide variety of business language courses complete the international focus of the programme and prepare students for their career in an international setting.
The Master's programme in International Business Studies consists of 120 ECTS credits leading to a Master's degree (MSc in International Business Studies). The programme can be completed in two years. Students who wish to benefit from the university's expanding network of international contacts may study for up to two semesters abroad at one of our renowned partner universities.
A comprehensive and well-founded understanding of the field is provided by core courses in the following areas:
• Environment of International Business
• Foundations of International Management
• International Strategic Management
• International Functional Management
• International Information Management
• Soft Skills
• International Finance and Corporate Governance
• International Corporate Sustainability
• International Relations
The elective courses focus on different area studies and allow students to specialise in one specific region:
• English-speaking countries
• Latin America
• Asia
• Europe