International Business & Intercultural Management (M. A.)

International Business & Intercultural Management (M. A.)

The Master of Arts International Business & Intercultural Management (MIBIM) qualifies first-degree graduates for management positions in globally operating organisations. It is intended to equip future business leaders with the subject knowledge and the methodological, interpersonal and intercultural skills that will enable them to excel and become standout leaders in our rapidly changing business world.

Programme Overview

It is increasingly important for business leaders to not only understand the dynamic world that we live in, but to also be able to thrive in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, and diversity.

At Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, we have shaped a programme that addresses this multi-dimensional, multi-faceted business environment, the Master of Arts in International Business & Intercultural Management.

Not only focusing on foundational knowledge in the traditional topics such as management of marketing, human resources, and finance, we integrate the important aspects of intercultural awareness, sustainability, and social responsibility through in-depth study that encourages critical analysis, cross-cultural collaboration, and examination of global business issues from multiple perspectives.

With this Master programme we provide students an international learning environment. We guarantee innovative teaching and learning strategies and address the future needs of the labour market by offering multidisciplinary content with a focus on sustainability, all delivered entirely in English. Students benefit greatly from our favourable student to lecturer ratio and a clearly structured, time-efficient schedule (3 semesters, full-time programme).

Programme Structure

Students experience a period of intensive independent study. This allows them to progress at a speed suited to their individual needs and to work on their own initiative in areas of interest and value to them. Some more specific objectives of this approach are:

• To introduce the students to the techniques of researching, organising and presenting the results of their work
• To stimulate critical thinking and logical analysis
• To develop a sense of responsibility for attaining one's goals
• To increase and foster consciousness for sustainability issues.

The course content is founded on a sound theoretical basis and includes experience-based and hands-on forms of learning such as case studies, project work and role-plays. A tutorial support service is offered for students on both an individual and a group basis.

Career Opportunities

Our dynamic programme opens the door to careers in the complete range of business disciplines across all industries. With the internationality of both our students and programme focus, our graduates are prepared to either start their careers in international firms or to further their careers through multi-disciplinary study that focuses on increasingly important global issues such as sustainability, business transformation, and diversity. You will find our graduates in Germany and around the world.

Our graduates are prepared for management careers in:

• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Finance & Accounting
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Research
• Strategic Management
• Business Consulting
• Project Management
• Other business disciplines

You will find our graduates in a variety of industries including:

• Business Process Consultancy
• Manufacturing
• IT Services
• Education
• Tourism
• Business Startups
• Automotive
• Consumer Goods
• And many more