Master of Science (MSc) in International Business Studies (MIBS)

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Master of Science (MSc) in International Business Studies (MIBS)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Germany, Erlangen

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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Germany , Erlangen

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

NÃ¼rnberg

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2021

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake October-2021

Master of Science (MSc) in International Business Studies (MIBS)

About

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 Romance language-speaking countries Asia Europe

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The programme is designed for outstanding and motivated students who have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree in international business, business administration, management or a related subject. If students have completed a Bachelor's degree in another field, they must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of management and international business. Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant academic or practical experience and whose applications show evidence of interest in a career in the field of international business. International experience outside the country of origin is needed for admission. Moreover, a minimum of 5 ECTS of statistics is required. Oveall, we recommend toÂ apply onlyÂ if the following criteria areÂ allÂ matched: - Bachelor's degree connected to international business with a GPA better than 2.5 in the German grading scale - Minimum of 30 ECTS in business courses & minimum of 5 ECTS in statistics courses - Mandatory abroad experience outside of your home country (minimum: three months) - English language proficiency proven by a minimum of TOEFL 105 or IELTS 7.5 - Submission of a mandatory application video