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Master Program: Master of International Business (M.A.)
Learning purpose
The „Master of International Business“ (Master of Arts) prepares you for a high responsible management position in leading international orientated companies. With the special focus on business relations between Asia and Europe you get a deep impression of the structure and the challenges in these important and dynamic business regions.
The professors and instructors of the study programme are highly regarded for their expertise in management-topics as well as in Asian – especially Chinese – business relations. They are well connected to local and global business networks.
The Master of International Business is strongly supported by the Sino-German School of Governance, an organizational unit of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
Through innovative didactical methods specialised knowledge is delivered for example in the fields of International Economics, Business Strategies & Change Management, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management, Corporate Responsibility or Cross Cultural Management. The teaching language is English.
Target audience
The Master Programme aims to attract bachelor graduates from all over the world with basic knowledge in business topics who are pursuing a management career with an Asian / European focus as well as German non-business bachelor graduates, such as graduates from sinology, engineering or social science. These two major target groups will lead to an internationally compounded exclusive study group.
Graduation variants
The study programme lasts four semesters. It is a non-consecutive, full-time programme and consists of twelve modules carefully tailored to one another and related to general and international business. The modules contain innovative elements, such as business simulation, practical training with E-Seminar, excursions or electives. At the end, you will write your Master's thesis for which you should allow approximately 300 hours. The programme has a total of 120 ECTS credits.
Programme
The language of instruction is English.
First Semester
Module 1: Principles of Economics (6 credits)
Module 2: Financial Accounting & Management Accounting (6 credits)
Module 3: Statistics for Business and Finance (6 credits)
Module 4: Foundations of Finance (6 credits)
Module 5: Principles of Management (6 credits)
Second Semester
Module 6: Leadership and Intercultural Management (6 credits)
Module 7: International Economics (6 credits)
Module 8: International Strategy and Operations Management (6 credits)
Module 9: Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (6 credits)
Module 10: Corporate Responsibility (6 credits)
Third Semester
Module 11: Practical Training (12 credits)
Module 12: Specialisation: Regional Focus (18 credits)
Fourth Semester
Module 13: Electives (6 + 6 credits)
Module 14: Master's Thesis (18 credits)
- Course Cultural Diversity in Asia and Europe
- Course Organizational Culture
- Course Diversity Management (Workshop)
- Course Intercultural Communication (Workshop)
Module 9
- Asian/European Business Relations
- Option A
- Course a Development of East Asian Economies
- Course a China´s Financial Markets
- Course a Excursion
- Option B
- Course b Development of European Economies
- Course b European Financial Markets
- Course b Excursion
Module 10
- Practical Training and E-seminar
- Course Practical Training
- Course E-Seminar
Module 11
- Electives
- Course International Financial Management
- Course Change Management International
- Course International Supply Chain Management
- Course International Project Management
Module 12
- Master Thesis
- Course Master Thesis Preparation Course
- Course Master Thesis
Entry Requirements
The study programme places high demands upon the students, both technically and personally. If you would like to apply, you should have
- an university degree or equivalent bachelor qualification,
- excellent written and spoken English skills (TOEFL IBT, 80 or equivalent),
- strong motivation to pass through a challenging course of study.
Do you fit this description? Then we would be glad to receive your application.
The “Master of International Business” study programme starts in October 2008. If you are interested in the study programme, please apply by 31rd of July 2008.
Your application may also be considered after this deadline if there are places still available. However, based upon our experience, the demand for places is very high. Thus, we recommend that you meet the application deadline as it is in your best interest to do so. The acceptances are made based upon the date the applications were received. For this reason, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.
Upon receipt of your application, we will conduct an interview (to find out about your motivation and personality) with you.
Whatever information and assistance you may need regarding your study programme – we will be glad to help you find out whether the „Master of International Business“ is the right choice for you. If you need more detailed information about the study programme, you can order a brochure about the study programme here.
Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to directly receive information about the study programme content at regular info days at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. You will also be able to speak to the instructors and professors and thus learn more about what challenges await you in the study programme.
If you still have any questions, your Learning Advisor Ines Obenauer will be glad to assist you. E-mail: i.obenauer@fs.de
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