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International Management Studies
  • February and September
  • Study Location Munich
  • 17Թ
  • German/English

International Management Studies

If you decide to study international management, you can look forward to a varied and exciting time! A degree in international management enables you to work in a globalized environment. You will get to know different cultures and gain valuable insights into the work processes of different companies. An international management degree is the perfect foundation for a successful career in the international field. Through your studies you will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to work in a multinational company.


DID YOU KNOW?

All MBS degree programs are accredited by FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation). FIBAA is a European agency for quality assurance and quality development in academic education with an international focus.

Good reasons to study international management

A degree in international management opens the door to an exciting and dynamic career in the globalized business world. Here are six good reasons why this field of study is worthwhile:

Global career opportunities

Companies today operate worldwide – and they are looking for professionals who understand international contexts. With a degree in International Management, job opportunities are open to you all over the world, be it in multinational corporations, NGOs or international organizations.

Broad business knowledge with an international focus

You will acquire in-depth knowledge of business administration, management, marketing and finance – and learn how to apply it to international markets and cultures. This combination is particularly sought after in today's working world.

Excellent salary and career opportunities

Alumni of international management programs are in high demand on the job market. This is often reflected in an attractive starting salary and rapid career opportunities.

Why should you study International Management at MBS?

Below you can find out what advantages 17Թ offers you in your International Management studies.

17Թ International Management Studies

Concentration(s): Integrated✔️

Elective(s): Integrated ✔️

International Focus: Integrated ✔️

Semester abroad: Integrated ✔️

Internship: Integrated ✔️

Master Top-up Program: Possible ❔

Mentoring Program: Possible ❔

Studying in English: Integrated ✔️

Pre-Bachelor: Possible ❔

Scholarship: Possible ❔
╰┈➤ Conclusion: 8/10
Other German Universities International Management Studies

Concentration(s): Possible ❔

Elective(s): Possible ❔

International Focus: Not planned ❌

Semester abroad: Possible ❔

Internship: Possible ❔

Master Top-up Program: Possible ❔

Mentoring Program: Not planned ❌

Studying in English: Not planned ❌

Pre-Bachelor: Not planned ❌

Scholarship: Possible ❔
╰┈➤ Conclusion: 3/10

Definitions of the concepts

In the following, we will briefly explain what is meant by the terms used in international management studies.

Master Top-up Program

A Master Top-up program enables students with a first university degree to obtain a full Master's degree in a short period of time by completing only the missing modules.

Mentoring Program

A mentoring program connects you with experienced professionals or alumni who are ready to provide valuable advice, career tips, and personal support.

Study in English

Studying in English means that some or even all courses and exams are offered in English, which broadens international career opportunities and strengthens language skills.

Pre-Bachelor

A pre-Bachelor's program prepares prospective students for a Bachelor's Program by teaching them the basics and improving their language and subject knowledge.

Scholarship

A scholarship is a financial award given to students based on merit, need, or special qualifications to reduce the cost of studying.

The most important accreditations of MBS

Accreditations play a central role when it comes to the quality and international recognition of study programs. Institutions such as FIBAA, the Ministry of Education, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and international organizations such as AACSB and AMBA evaluate universities in terms of academic excellence, practical relevance and global standards. Universities like 17Թ are continuously committed to obtaining new accreditations and renewing existing ones. Below, we show you the most important accreditations that distinguish your International Management studies at 17Թ.

17Թ Public German Universities
State Accreditation ✔️ ✔️
FIBAA ✔️
Accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities ✔️ ✔️
AACSB ✔️
AMBA

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17Թ has also won many rankings and awards. You can find an overview here:

 

All Rankings & Accreditations of MBS

Partner companies of 17Թ

These are the companies that regularly work on projects with 17Թ students.

International Management studies at a glance

ECTS

210

Semesters

6 Semesters + Bachelor's thesis

Lecture Language

German/English

Study Program

Full-time Study

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Internship

Integrated

Semester abroad

Built-in

Start date

February & September

Course of Studies for the Bachelor International Business at MBS

Interested in the details? Here you will find our detailed course of studies for the Bachelor International Business at 17Թ, where you can choose the specialization “International Governance and Business Development” and thus shed light on an optimal entrepreneurship degree program.

Semester 1

6ECTS

International Business & Economics I

  • International Business and Management I
  • Microeconomics
6ECTS

Accounting and Finance I

  • Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting I
  • Business and Financial Mathematics
6ECTS

Business and Society I

  • Business and Cultural History I
  • Current Topics in Business I
  • Business Law I
  • Social Service Project I
6ECTS

International Focus

Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Chinese Culture and Society + Chinese
  • Arabian Culture and Society + Arabic
  • Russian Culture and Society + Russian
  • German Culture and Society + German
  • Spanish Culture and Society + Spanish
  • French Culture and Society + French
6ECTS

Soft Skills and Personal Development

  • Introduction to Social Skills and MBS Values
  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy I
  • Presentation Skills and Communication Training I
  • Business Etiquette
  • Resilience Management I
  • Student Mentoring (optional)

Semester 2

6ECTS

International Business & Economics II

  • International Business and Management II
  • Macroeconomics
  • Entrepreneurial and Creative Idea Generation Workshop
  • Company Excursion
6ECTS

Accounting and Finance II

  • Financial and Cost Accounting II
  • Finance I
  • Digital Skills I: Using Spreadsheets
6ECTS

Business and Society II

  • Business and Cultural History II
  • Current Topics in Business II
  • Business Law II
  • Social Service Project II
6ECTS

International Focus

 Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Asian Culture and Society + Chinese
  • Middle Eastern Culture and Society + Arabic
  • Eastern European Culture and Society + Russian
  • Culture and Society in the European Union + German
  • Latin American Culture and Society + Spanish
  • French and Francophone Culture and Society + French
6ECTS

Soft Skills and Personal Development

  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy II
  • Presentation Skills and Communication Training II
  • Resilience Management II
  • Conflict Management
  • Application Training
10ECTS

Internship

Complete your first internship in the lecture-free period between the second and third semester

Semester 3

6ECTS

International Business III

  • International Business and Management III
  • Fundamentals of Human Resources Management and Leadership
  • Fundamentals of International Marketing and Sales
  • Finance II
6ECTS

Digital Skills

  • Digital Skills II: Statistics and Data Analysis
  • Digital Skills III: Managing Information and Big Data in the Digital Age
  • Digital Skills IV: Online Security and Digital Ethics
6ECTS

Business and Society III

  • Business and Cultural History III (Incl. Excursion)
  • Business Law (Labor Law)
  • Civic Engagement
6ECTS

International Focus

Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Business in Asia-Pacific + Chinese
  • Arabian and Middle Eastern Business + Arabic
  • Russian and Eastern European Business + Russian
  • Business in Germany and the European Union + German
  • Business in Spain and Latin America + Spanish
  • Business in France and Francophone Countries + French
5ECTS

Soft Skills and Personal Development

  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy III (Seminar paper)
  • Intercultural Competences
  • Negotiation Skills
1ECTS

MBS Engagement

Feel more connected to the MBS community by actively participating in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Semester 4

20ECTS

Study Abroad

20 ECTS  from the field of international business studies at the partner university

10ECTS

Internship Abroad

Duration: 10 Weeks

Semester 5

3ECTS

International Innovation Management I

In the International Innovation Management concentration, you will learn to manage innovation processes from the idea to marketing. You focus on customer needs, use market research and current methods such as design thinking. You will research technology trends and implement your own innovation projects in groups.

3ECTS

International Marketing & Sales I

In this concentration, students learn the basics of market-oriented business management. The focus is on marketing & sales in the digital age. The course covers strategies such as market analysis, brand management and the optimal marketing mix, including market research and sales management. The goal is to secure long-term success on a national and international level.

3ECTS

International Finance I

In the International Finance concentration, students acquire in-depth knowledge in controlling, corporate finance and asset management for the global context. The focus is on modern methods and tools, including investment calculations, financing decisions, foreign trade financing and risk assessment on an international level.

3ECTS

International Procurement, Production and Logistics I

In the International Procurement, Production and Logistics concentration, students learn to efficiently manage global supply chains. The focus is on optimizing the flow of goods and services in times of globalization and digitalization. The aim is to supply end customers on time, cost-effectively and in high quality.

3ECTS

International Human Resources Management and Leadership I

In the International Human Resources Management and Leadership concentration, students acquire in-depth knowledge of strategic human resources management at an international level. The focus is on the role of employees as critical success factors, as well as on topics of leadership and development of employees.

3ECTS

International Accounting

Deepen your accounting knowledge from the first part of the MBS program and learn, for example, about the structure, concept and elements of accounting according to IFRS.

6ECTS

International Business Development

  • International Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Digital Competencies V: Business Intelligence
5ECTS

Entrepreneurial Project I (Start-up project)

  • Idea Development & Start-ups I
  • Project Management & Agile Methods
1ECTS

MBS Engagement

Feel more connected to the MBS community by actively participating in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Foreign Languages (optional)

Select from the following languages: Arabic, Russian, French, Chinese, Spanish, German

Semester 6

6ECTS

Concentrations 1

Pick 1 out of 3

  • Innovation Management II (Product Lifecycle Management II)
  • Marketing & Sales II (Customer Relationship Mananagement II)
  • Procurement, Production, Logistics II (Supply Chain Management II)
6ECTS

Concentrations 2

Pick 1 out of 3

  • International HR Management and Leadership II
  • International Finance II
  • International Governance and Business Development
3ECTS

Seminar on Concentrations

Choose a seminar that matches your concentration and prepare yourself optimally for your bachelor thesis.

  • Seminar Innovation Management (PLM)
  • Seminar Marketing & Sales (CRM)
  • Seminar Procurement, Production, Logistics (SCM)
  • Seminar International HR Management and Leadership
  • Seminar International Finance
  • Seminar International Governance and Business Development
9ECTS

Electives

Further individualize your studies and deepen the areas you are particularly interested in, such as:

  • Luxury & Brand Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • International Trade
  • Family Firms
  • Ecological Sustainability
  • Organizational Development and Psychology
  • Sport & Event Management
  • Consulting
  • New Mobility
  • New Media
  • Advanced International Accounting
  • Real Estate Industry & Construction
3ECTS

Business Ethics and Substainable Business

At the end of your studies, you will understand the importance of ethical decisions in the business world, which has been addressed in different courses in all semesters. Regardless of the level – company, leader or individual - ethical behavior in the sense of our MBS value act responsible is crucial!

3ECTS

Entrepreneurial Project II (Start-up project)

  • Idea Development & Start-ups II
  • MBS Explorer Days: Creativity & Expression

Foreign Languages (optional)

Select from the following languages: Arabic, Russian, French, Chinese, Spanish, German

Semester 7

10ECTS

Internship

Duration: 10 Weeks

10ECTS

Bachelor's Thesis

Last but not least: Writing your Bachelor Thesis.

Alumni Experience Report

Exceptional Experience in BBA International Business ★★★★★

"Studying BBA International Business at 17Թ has been transformative. The curriculum provides the ideal combination of theory and practical application, preparing students to thrive within the global business environment. [...]
The curriculum is solid and well-designed, addressing important aspects of international business such as marketing, finance, and cross-cultural management. The thing that impressed me most was the focus on gaining practical experience through internships, projects, and study abroad opportunities, which really equip students to face the rigors of a globalized marketplace."

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Contents of the International Management degree program

A degree program in International Management provides you with a broad range of business know-how with an international focus. You will not only learn the classic Business Studies basics, but also how companies think, act and grow globally. Here is an overview of the typical contents that you can expect during your studies:

Practical relevance & application

  • Case studies with international companies
  • Practical projects & business simulations
  • (Compulsory) internships in Germany or abroad
  • Guest lectures by executives & experts

Languages & international experience

  • Intensive business English
  • Further foreign languages (e.g. Spanish, French, Chinese)
  • Semester abroad or international summer schools
  • Intercultural training

Specializations / Electives (depending on the university)

  • International Marketing
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Sustainable Business
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • International Finance
  • Digital Business & Transformation

Career opportunities after studying international management

A degree in international management qualifies you for a variety of exciting professions in a globalized world of work. Here are six possible career paths that are open to you after graduation:

Finance / Controlling in an international context

You analyze international financial markets, plan budgets for multinational companies or work in international controlling. Your business knowledge is combined with global thinking here.

Business Development Manager (international)

In this role, you will identify new markets, build international partnerships and develop growth strategies. You will often work at the interface between sales, marketing and management.

Human Resources Manager (international)

In international HR departments, you deal with topics such as global recruiting, employee development in different cultures, and international labor law.

DID YOU KNOW?

To find out more about Marketing Managers, Business Consultants, Supply Chain Managers, Controllers, Business Development Managers and similar Business Studies roles, visit the following page:

Business Studies careers explained

Salary after international management studies

Prerequisites Salary
Entry-level positions €45,000–€55,000 per year
Mid-career level €60,000–€80,000
Executive level €90,000–€130,000+
Industry Industry-dependent – e.g. higher in finance and banking
Location Higher in metropolitan areas like Munich
Experience In most cases, the more experience, the higher the salary
Qualifications In most cases, the more qualifications, such as a master's degree, the higher the salary

DID YOU KNOW?

After an MBS Bachelor's or Master's degree, you can also take up all these professions abroad without any problems.

International Management Study Programs at MBS

International Business
BACHELOR
International Business
International Business
MASTER
International Business
All Masterprograms
MASTER
All Masterprograms

FAQ

What is International Management?

International management deals with the planning, organization, management and control of transnational enterprises. In doing so, it concentrates on those tasks that are associated with the cross-border nature of business operations. International management thus differs from domestic management, which primarily concerns companies operating within a single country. A central concern of international management is therefore to identify and analyze factors that influence the success or failure of an organization in its particular context.

The International Management program addresses the challenges of global business. It deals with the planning, organization and control of activities in multinational companies. During this study program, you will learn all about the different areas of international management and gain insight into the different forms of operation of multinational corporations. In addition, you will also gain knowledge about international economic relations and political contexts.

Where can you study International Management?

The best offers to study International Management can be found at renowned universities such as Harvard Business School, Wharton School of Business or 17Թ. These universities offer excellent curricula and resources that will allow you to advance in this field. You can additionally try to get a job in an international company and gain experience in dealing with international business. This is a great way to put your knowledge into practice while making contacts in the industry.

Study contents in the International Management program

The study of International Management at Munich Busines School has a diverse range of different contents. In addition to classic management subjects such as marketing, accounting and human resources, international topics are also of great importance. As future managers, alumni must be able to navigate a globalized environment and work with people from all over the world.

Therefore, it is particularly important that MBS students acquire intercultural competence in addition to our professional competence. The International Management program is very diverse and offers students the opportunity to specialize in different areas of international management.

In the first two semesters, students learn the basics of business administration, covering topics such as accounting, bookkeeping, marketing and organization. From the third semester onwards, students can then deepen their knowledge and decide on a focus.

Are International Business and International Management very different majors?

In today's globalized world, it is essential that companies are well able to work with people and businesses from other countries and cultures. To do this, you can either study International Business or International Management. But are there actually differences between these two degree programs?

International Business and International Management both deal with the business part of international business. There you will learn how to develop and implement business strategies on an international level. In addition, you will also learn about the various legal frameworks that need to be observed in international cooperation.

Overall, the two programs differ only minimally and are both perfectly suited for anyone who wants to pursue a career in an international environment.

Would you like to find out more?

Studienberater MBS: Christine Heber, M.A.
Program Advisor, Bachelor International Business Christine Heber, M.A. +49 (0)89 547678-272 bachelor@munich-business-school.de