Master in Int. Management for Non-Business Graduates
Do you have a university degree in a non-business subject, and would like to pursue a career in management? Then you are also welcome at the IU as a career changer.
The Master in International Management for Non-Business Graduates is non-consecutive, that is, it does not necessarily follow on from previous studies in economics. The programme is specially designed for people who would like to acquire fundamental knowledge of business administration and international management – with the objective of qualifying for a position in senior management.
Duration: 1 semester preparation courses plus 4 semesters Master programme (3 semesters study + 1 semester Master thesis)
On selected master programmes you have the chance to take part in our Study&Work Programme in Dublin. Within this programme you combine practice-oriented coursework with practical experience on the job. We actively support you in finding an employer to help you gain hands-on experience during your studies. Study at IU in Dublin and finance your tuition fee up to 100% by working for one of our partners. Check out our study courses and campus locations!
In selected master programmes IU offers you the chance to switch during your studies between the German and Irish campus locations Dublin, Berlin and Bad Honnef.
Why should I study International Management at IU?
International
International campus with students and professors from more than 85 nations
Practical orientation
High degree of practical relevance through guest speakers, company presentations, corporate projects and field trips
English-speaking
Lectures in English and intensive exchanges with professors and fellow students
Network
Top-class network of industry contacts for careers at home and abroad
Small groups
Instruction in small groups given by lecturers with track records of practical experience
Expertise
You may choose from different specialisations
Unique
Unique study programme with a high rate of recognition in the industry
Knowledge
Academic knowledge is consistently taught in case studies, project work and applied research projects
Set your personal focus
During your studies, you can chose one of the following specialisations:
- Aviation*
- Finance & Accounting
- Hospitality
- Health Care*
- IT Management
- Marketing
- Human Resources*
* only in Bad Honnef and Berlin
What are the professional prospects in International Management?
The Master in International Management opens up many opportunities. The world of business is at your feet – whether you want to work in banks, management consultancies, major groups or small and medium-sized enterprises.
Once you have graduated, you will in future be able to work in top management positions in the fields of Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Financing and Controlling or also in Human Resource, Customer Service and Public Relations. Complete your Master at the IU and qualify yourself for attractive jobs in the globalised business world
Course Content:
The Master's programme in International Management will train you to become an executive with management functions in four semesters – ideal preparation for your career:
- Your studies in International Management will be as practice-oriented as possible
- You will expand your knowledge in the important fundamentals of business administration
- You will train your soft skills, such as communication or intercultural competence
Order of study
Preparation Semester
Marketing
Human Resources
Service Operations & Organisation
Financial Accounting
Financial Management
Management & Cost Accounting
Statistics
Intercultural Communication
1st Semester
Service Operations Management
Performance Measurement & Management
International Business Ethics
International Corporate Governance
International Economic Policy
Advanced Research Methods
Applied Statistics
Language Course I
2nd Semester
International Negotiation Skills
Leadership
Language Course II
Elective Courses:
International Organisational Behaviour
Advanced International Human Resources
International Management Accounting & Control
International Financial Accounting
International Marketing
International Financial Management
3rd Semester
Strategic Service Management
Majors:
Marketing
Human Resources
Accounting & Finance
Engineering
Aviation
Hospitality
Health Care
Logistics&Transport
IT Management
Big Data Management
4th Semester
Master Thesis & Colloquium
Step-by-step to your Master's degree in International Management
Preparatory semester
In the preparatory semester, you focus on classical business administration content:
Marketing strategy and planning
Financial Accounting
Principles of Human Resource Management
Methods of statistics
This semester provides you with ideal preparation for the business content in the subsequent semesters of your Master's programme. Here you can become acquainted with your later specialisations.
After you have successfully completed the preparatory semester, you are well prepared for the subsequent four-semester Master's programme in International Management.
First semester
In the first semester you will update and expand your technical competence in subjects of "General Management".
Second semester
The choice is yours: Under the technical supervision of your lecturers, you can choose four out of six possible areas of focus and thus define a first cornerstone of your personal competence profile.
International Organizational Behavior
Internal Human Resource Management
International Management Accouting and Control
International Marketing
International Financial Management
International Financial Accounting
Third semester
The third semester is for expanding your specialisation in important areas of management:
International Marketing
Hospitality Management
Aviation Management
Human Resource Management
Accounting & Finance
Healt Care
IT Management
Fourth semester
In this semester you complete your studies by writing your Master's thesis. The thesis is written under the expert supervision of professors and lecturers as an independent scientific paper for solving a management task.
Academic and practically-oriented modules
Compulsory Modules
Academic research methods
Applied statistics
Strategic aspects of service management
Performance measurement and management
International economic policy
International business ethics
Corporate governance in an international context
You can also significantly improve your career prospects with various language courses – e.g. with commercial English, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic or Russian.
Optional compulsory modules (4 out of 6)
International Organizational Behavior
Internal Human Resource Management
International Management Accouting and Control
International Marketing
International Financial Management
International Financial Accounting
Your major specialisation
(choose one out of seven)
International Marketing
Hospitality Management
Aviation Management
Human Resource Management
Accounting & Finance
Healt Care
IT Management
Admission Requirements:
Prerequisites for admission to the Master International Management for Non-Business Graduates (120 ECTS) programme:
Master Int. Management for Non-Business Graduates 120 ECTS
Preliminary studies: Bachelor´s degree (180 ECTS)
Final grade: Minimum grade point average of 3.0 according to the German grading system
Language skills: English, academic IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL IBT 80 points/ PTE 56 points (51 points in each component)
CHE-Ranking
The IU consistently achieves top scores
in the category “overall study conditions” (grade 1.6)
in the category “practical orientation” (1.7)
in the category “international orientation bachelor’s” (10 out of 11 possible points)
in direct comparison to the CHE Ranking 2014: Better ratings for “academic feasibility” (grade 1.4) and “support from professors” (grade 1.8)
