Master of Science (MSc) in International Business Studies (MIBS)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) · Nuremberg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Nürnberg
Apply by
<p>Mid-February until end of May</p>
Starts
Winter semester

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
The programme is designed for outstanding and motivated students who have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree in international business, business administration, management or a related subject. If students have completed a Bachelor's degree in another field, they must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of management and international business. Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant academic or practical experience and whose applications show evidence of interest in a career in the field of international business. International experience outside the country of origin is needed for admission. Moreover, a minimum of 5 ECTS of statistics is required. Overall, we recommend to apply only if the following criteria are all matched: Bachelor's degree connected to international business with a GPA better than 2.5 in the German grading scale Minimum of 30 ECTS in business courses & minimum of 5 ECTS in statistics courses Mandatory abroad experience outside of your home country (minimum: three months) English language proficiency (details below) Submission of a mandatory application video
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 100 Reading: 25 Listening: 25 Speaking: 25 Writing: 25
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
Mid-February until end of May
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About this programme

The programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of international business. Students are supported in acquiring all the necessary skills required to succeed in an international environment. Special attention is given to the variety of approaches that firms choose to adapt their international operations to the diversity of laws, business practices, and cultures across the globe. The emphasis is on increasing students' capacity to understand and analyse foreign operation modes and to make decisions relating to foreign market entry and management strategies. Students develop essential communication and intercultural skills. Students have the opportunity to earn credits at one of our partner universities worldwide. The programme includes company visits as well as lectures and workshops with executives from leading companies. A wide variety of business language courses complete the international focus of the programme and prepare students for their career in an international setting. The Master's programme in International Business Studies consists of 120 ECTS credits leading to a Master's degree (MSc in International Business Studies). The programme can be completed in two years. Students who wish to benefit from the university's expanding network of international contacts may study for up to two semesters abroad at one of our renowned partner universities. A comprehensive and well-founded understanding of the field is provided by core courses

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