Kick-start your global business career with a Master's in International Management from IU International University of Applied Sciences. Specialise your knowledge, enhance your leadership skills and address business ethics in an international context.
Navigating the international business landscape requires professionals with a multidimensional approach to business strategies and problem-solving. Achieve this and more by studying for a Master's in International Management at IU.
Focusing on managing across borders, leadership strategies, and business ethics, our Master in International Management programme equips you with tools to operate in an intercultural context. Tailor your skills to the sector you're most passionate about and prepare to lead diverse teams globally with IU.
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After completing your Master's in International Management from IU, you can aspire to roles such as International Sales Manager, Global Business Development Manager, or International Trade and Customs Manager. These roles involve managing and developing business strategies across borders, overseeing operations and logistics, and ensuring compliance with international trade laws and regulations. Such positions are ideal for those seeking an international career, as they provide the opportunity to work in diverse and dynamic global environments.
At IU, we know that education is not a one-size-fits-all model. Therefore, our study model offers a top-quality education with added flexibility - your Masters in International Management consists of flexible self-learning parts as well as classroom teaching on our campus. This allows you to tailor your studies to your personal needs and circumstances.
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Benefit from the perfect mix of flexibility and structure with weekly on campus lectures complemented by flexible self-study with digital tools.
The Master's in International Management programme at IU delivers a comprehensive understanding of business from an international perspective. You'll learn the intricacies of managing across different cultures and strategically navigate the global business environment.
Managing Across Borders & Intercultural Management: Understand the importance of cultural diversity in business. Gain insights into managing across borders and enhancing your intercultural management skills. These modules provide essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills to thrive in international businesses.
Strategic Management & Leadership: Learn to think strategically, plan strategically, and implement strategies in an international context. Enhance your leadership dexterity to motivate and manage diverse teams. This aspect of the programme is crucial for those aiming for global and project management roles.
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance: Understand the importance of maintaining ethical standards while governing an enterprise globally. Learn the critical role of corporate governance in obtaining sustainable success. This module provides a solid foundation for ethical decision-making in the international business environment.
International Financial Management & Accounting: Delve into the complexities of international financial management and accounting. These courses equip you with the skills to manage financial resources effectively in multinational corporations, enhancing your financial management capabilities.
International Marketing: Explore strategies and techniques for marketing on a global scale. This module focuses on understanding international market dynamics and consumer behaviour, preparing you for roles in international marketing and industry analysis.
Seminar – International Human Resource Management: Gain expertise in managing human resources in an international context. This seminar will cover critical aspects of international human resource management, providing you with the skills to handle global HR challenges.
Electives: Tailor your degree with a range of electives like Data Science and Analytics, Big Data, Advanced Robotics, and more. Gain specialist knowledge in the sector of your career aspirations. Electives such as Corporate Finance and Investment, Supply Chain and Sourcing Management, and IT Project and Architecture Management allow you to customise your learning experience to match your career goals.
Master's Thesis & Colloquium: Engage with the latest issues in international business during colloquiums. Round off your studies by tackling a real-world business issue through your master's thesis, demonstrating your ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems in the international business environment.
