Master International Business and Sustainability (MIBAS) at University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg

Germany, Hamburg

University Rank:#193

Duration2 year(s)

Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

Master International Business and Sustainability (MIBAS)

The Master International Business and Sustainability (MIBAS) at University of Hamburg is a Full Time Master program offered on the Hamburg campus in Germany. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on October 1, 2026.

About Master International Business and Sustainability (MIBAS)

The Master's programme is designed to provide specific skills and competences in international business administration and sustainability. MIBAS graduates are well prepared for demanding professional activities in multinational corporations and organisations as well as further academic activities. The programme has an intended duration of two years (four semesters) and offers a wide-ranging set of courses and electives. During the first semester students learn the theoretical foundations of business administration and research methods. On this basis students attend advanced courses in the subjects "Sustainability Management & Socioeconomics", "International Management & Economics", and "Advanced Research Methods". The last semester is devoted to the Master's thesis in which students apply their knowledge and conduct their own research. Part-time study is possible (seven semesters).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Proof of a first university degree in socioeconomics or an equivalent degree in social sciences, economics and business administration or law Graduates from other degrees can be admitted if they can prove sufficient expertise in business administration. Primary studies must be equivalent to 180 ECTS credits (at least six semesters). In order to demonstrate sufficient expertise in business administration, applicants who did not specialise in this field must be able to provide proof of successfully completed examinations accounting for at least 12 ECTS altogether from at least four of the following areas: business administration at an undergraduate level, accounting, financing, investment, marketing, management, controlling, HR, organisation, information systems, production, taxation. For further details please see: https://www.wiso.uni-hamburg.de/studienbuero-sozialoekonomie/studiengaenge/ma-mibas/bewerbung-mibas.html. All applicants holding a degree from a university outside of Germany, regardless of citizenship, need to have their documents checked in a "preliminary review documentation" procedure by uni-assist e.V. (University Application Service for International Students). You can find information about the procedure conducted by uni-assist on the following website: www.uni-hamburg.de/assist. It takes at least four to six weeks to process your documents. Please plan accordingly to have your transcripts reviewed by uni-assist. We recommend sending your documents to uni-assist by 15 February at the latest.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Applications and application documents have to be submitted online via the university's online application portal during the application period. Application portal: http://www.stine.uni-hamburg.de/

Master International Business and Sustainability (MIBAS)

University of Hamburg

Germany, Hamburg