Economics and Business Management - Master of Arts International Business Management

Facts

• Academic degree

  Master of Arts

• Section

  Economics and Business Management

• Type of study

  Full-time
  

• Commencement of studies

  Winter semester
  

• Duration

  4 Semesters
  

• ECTS

  120

• Locations

  Berlin

• Language

  German
  

• Costs

  24 installments of EUR 545,00 (EUR 13.080,00)

Master
(Master of Arts)

The Master's course in Economics is the continuation of a successfully completed Bachelor's degree course in Economics. As a student, you have the opportunity to specialise in one of the three offered elective areas of Health Management, International Business Management and Green Business Management and thereby purposefully form a professional profile.

A Master's degree in Economics allows our graduates to position themselves for management-level employment offers in nearly all service and industrial companies. The goal of a Master's course is to familiarise students with the special requirements of small and medium-sized companies in order to prepare them for leadership activities. The course therefore holds interest for company founders as well as, for instance, students who want to take over their parental business. More rigorously scientific working methods than in the preceding Bachelor's course are designed to qualify them additionally for professional activities in scientific and research institutes. Other possibilities are participation in corporate research projects or the optional choice of a career as an academic scientist with the prospect of gaining a PhD. In public administrations and institutions, an academic Master's degree is the precondition for embarking on a senior civil service career.

The close relations of the bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences with companies make the practical orientation of all study courses a particularly valuable asset. The bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences's integration of the fib Research Institute makes it possible to gain direct experience of research projects.

Course of Study

The Master's programme in economics and business management with the focus on "International Business Management" comprises a four-semester course. The programme trains academics who are able to apply their problem-solving skills in new, unfamiliar situations that have a broader or multidisciplinary connection with their field of study. Graduates are able to carry out application-oriented projects largely independently.

The course contents and forms of events serve the purpose of imparting skills for identifying practical problems and their pragmatic solution. In addition to sound specialist knowledge and the knowledge of different scientific teaching opinions, graduates acquire advanced knowledge of scientific working methods.

In all four semesters of the master's programme, interdisciplinary economic competences are taught. In the second and third semesters, the students acquire an in-depth profile in International Business Management. The specialisation enables students to extend the specialisation achieved in the bachelor's programme and to open up other areas of interest. To achieve this goal, the focus is on the examination of scientific research approaches and the acquisition of extended management skills.

Study Content

Advanced Studies in International Business Management

• Global Strategy anagement
• Intercultural Communication and Leadership
• International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Interdisciplinary Competences

• Basics of Empirical Research
• Philosophy of Science and Scientific Theoretical Explanations of Business Studies
• Applied Leadership and Management

Economics

• European Integration Policy
• Sustainability as an Economic Strategy

Medium-sized Businesses

• Basics of the Management of Medium-Sized Businesses
• SME Policy and Cooperation in the SME Sector
• Company Life Cycle and Internationalisation

Management

• Corporate Planning
• Extended Business Models: eBusiness
• Human Resources Management and operational Co-Determination
• Change Management
• Network Management and Social Networks

Final Examination

• Master Thesis
• Colloquium

Perspectives after Graduation

The degree course prepares you for a wide range of assignments in internationally operating companies and thus offers you the best career prospects in all areas of international business.

Fields | Working Areas:

• Business Development
• Controlling
• Marketing
• Market Reseach
• Human Resources Management
• Project Management
• Quality Management
• Management Consulting
• Corporate Mangement
• Sales

Admission Requirements

The precondition for admission to the consecutive Master's degree in Economics is an initial, professionally qualifying academic degree from a state or state-recognized University of Applied Sciences, with at least 180 ECTS points or so-called credit points (Cps) in a Business Sciences or Business Engineering study course.

The study content requirements are regarded as fulfilled if at least 30 CPs were acquired in Business Administration modules of another study course.

For international applicants:

• German language certificate: speech level C1

Studying in the Heart of Berlin

Berlin is a city in motion - always surprising and breathless. Within a few months it changes as radically as other places in twenty years do not. Yet every district has its own neighbourhood and a special flair. People from the most diverse cultures and nations come together here and enrich everyday life. That's why Berlin has a lot to offer. Perfect conditions for all those who not only want to study, but also want to experience something.

As the capital city, Berlin is growing daily. This is where most of Germany's start-ups are founded. Many large commercial and industrial companies are also based here and appreciate Berlin as a business location. Especially for graduates, there are many opportunities for starting a career here.

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Professoren

Prof. Dr.

Beate Schultz-Zehden

Vice Rector Student Affairs and Teaching
Professor of Business Administration and Healthcare Management

+49 (30) 3199095-64

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Prof. Dr.

Lutz Kleinwächter

Professor of Economics, Economic Policy and Foreign Trade

+49 (30) 3199095-44

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Prof. Dr.

Verena Hahn

Professor of Economics

+49 (30) 3199095-17

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Prof. Dr.

Christoph Mingtao Shi

Professor for International Management and Entrepreneurship

+49 (30) 3199095-63

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Prof. Dr.

Christoff Jenschke

Professor of Business Law and Health Law

+49 (30) 3199095-62

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Prof. Dr.

Uwe Rechlin

Head of the Economics and Business Management Department, Professor of General Business Administration

+49 (30) 3199095-67

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Prof. Dr.

Dierk Heerwagen

Professor of Tourism and Event Management

+49 (30) 3199095-47

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Statement of Prof. Dr. Shi

Prof. Dr. Christoph Mingtao Shi does research and teaches among other things in the sector of "Internationales Management". He has experiences for many years in executive positions of the international industry. He is a leader and consultant in different international committees of science and experience. Prof. Dr. Christoph Mingtao Shi say: "The german-speaking master degree programme International Business Management convey integrated knowledge. The degree programme capacitate the graduates in adoption of leading roles and management functions in business and in enterprise. The fields of study are applied scientific systematically. They are teached with a high practical relevance.

Statements of Students

The master's course in Business Sciences is qualified for extend my previous expertises in the Bachelor of Sciences. I think that the elective area of 'International Business Management' provides a good national career entry as well as international. From my point of view it is a great chance to gain ground in a company. Due to the fact that the studies is practical and there is the possibility to participate in own projects we can apply our new knowledge directly. In addition we can solve issues and get an insight in the innovative world of economy. For me the master's course in Business Sciences with the elective area of 'International Business Management' at the bbw Hochschule - University of Apllied Sciences is ideal. It is possible to do a side job because of the good temporal organisation of the lectures.

Currently I am studying Business Sciences at the bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences in the six semester. During my studies I learn to appreciate the offer of the bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences. As a student of a private university you can benefit from it in different ways. Because of the small study groups it is possible to raise the learning success of every single student, the professors have quite simply more time for each students. The planning of our modules take place half a year in advance. So, there is enough time to do a side job beside the studies. After my bachelor degree I would like to do the master's course in Business Sciences with the elective area of 'International Business Management' at the bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences. I see a high potential for the improvement of my professional admission options in this master's course. In addition I think it make the entrance in interesting sectors such as chemistry and pharma more easier.

The master of arts with its focus on international business management has many interesting contents. The topics convinced me to start my studies and the bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences in Berlin. Because of the small groups and the intensive assistance by the professors everyone has the chance to catch up fast with new people. The lectures take place in german. Nevertheless, the master programme 'International Business Management' is accepted from many internationals. The university is located in the centre of Berlin Charlottenburg and the transport connection is very good. It is the perfect location to spend some time with other students after the lectures.

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