International Management

In a globally competitive business environment, international managers must not only have a firm command of professional core competencies and management techniques, but should also be able to deal with the intercultural particularities of different markets. This cultural sensitivity is necessary in order to act competently in the international market as well as for developing successful relationships, not only with employees, but also with customers and vendors from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The International Management programme prepares students for this challenge. Building on the knowledge gained from their earlier degrees, they will acquire comprehensive professional skills and social competencies in three semesters plus the time spent writing their Master's theses. They will receive all the professional knowledge and soft skills necessary for managing intercultural teams. In the process, students will hone their analytical thinking skills. The curriculum includes courses in Controlling, Marketing, Business Development, and International Trade & Supply Management. Students also focus on foreign languages. The programme is taught entirely in English. In addition to one semester abroad, students take language classes in French, Spanish or German. Depending on their choice of international university, students can expand their language proficiency. Students also gain hands-on work experience through the integrated internships. With this know-how, graduates will be qualified to take on medium- to top-level management positions in any business area, but particularly in fields with an international dimension.

Double Degree
In cooperation with eight partner universities abroad, the ISM offers double degree qualifications with a variety of focal areas.

Educational organisation

The first semester reinforces and builds on students' existing knowledge of business management, and introduces them to specific facets of international management. In order to develop social as well as professional competencies, students receive training in executive presentations and team management skills. A Spanish, French or German language seminar rounds off their education during the first semester.
The second semester is designed to deepen the knowledge acquired in the integrative foundation semester. The modules Applied Knowledge and Soft & Communication Skills are therefore compulsory. The Management & Planning of Consulting Projects seminar demonstrates how consulting projects are acquired and structured on the basis of real business problems. The consequences on one's own project management are also examined. In the Soft & Communication Skills module, students further develop their intercultural communication skills and gather valuable negotiation experience on an international level. Students can then choose two of the three following modules: International Strategy & Business Development, International Marketing and International Controlling. While students in the International Strategy & Business Development module focus on the development and implementation of business strategies and measures, students in the International Marketing module develop an advanced understanding of international marketing strategies, market research and statistics as well as customer relationship marketing. In the International Controlling module, students critically examine the operative and strategic management of a company.
During their semester abroad, students further develop and strengthen their intercultural competence and improve their language skills in a region where they would like to work in the future. With this in mind, students can choose one of the ISM partner universities in Europe or overseas. There they will attend courses on topics such as Supply Chain Management, Investor Relations, Human Resources Management, Corporate Social Responsibility and Research Methods - all of which are grounded in the economic, political, and cultural conditions in their chosen geographic area.
The programme concludes with the successful completion of a Master's thesis.

Study abroad unit(s)

Participants spend the third semester of the programme at one of the ISM partner universities in Europe or overseas.

Internships

A twelve-week, compulsory internship in an international context during the first and second semesters guarantees a high level of practical relevance.

Language requirements

Applicants should provide proof of English proficiency through one of the following:

• TOEFL - minimum 80 points (Internet-based)
• at least 30 ECTS in a university programme conducted exclusively in English
• university degree in English studies
• native speaker of English (to be evaluated on an individual basis)

Academic requirements

The prerequisite for admission to the Master of Science in International Management is a completed degree (in a programme lasting at least six semesters with a minimum of 180 ECTS) with above-average grades conferred by

• a university or
• college or
• an international university of comparable rank

and submission of the application forms as well as participation in an application interview.
Students must have at least 40 ECTS points from examinations in business or economics-related subjects.

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Once you are accepted as a student at the ISM, you are required to pay enrolment fees, which amount to 10% of the tuition fees.

Funding opportunities within the university

In principle, the ISM would like to offer all qualified applicants the opportunity to study at the ISM, regardless of their individual financial situation. The ISM provides financial aid to selected students in the form of scholarships, reductions in tuition fees, and interest-free student loans.

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