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University of Technology and Economics Berlin
Berlin
International Business
Subjects: Business
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The degree programme targets students with a background in business or economics. Its goal is to help students enhance or broaden their professional and academic expertise in international business. HTW Berlin, the largest University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, offers an 18-month full-time Master’s Degree in International Business (MIB). This programme, conducted entirely in English, equips students for careers in a rapidly evolving multinational landscape. It provides a deep understanding of modern concepts in business and economics. Alongside this theoretical foundation, the programme emphasizes practical aspects of international management. Consequently, our graduates are well-prepared for various challenging roles and gain the intercultural skills needed to thrive in multinational settings.
Program Information
| Study Location | Berlin |
| Start Semester | Summer |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 3 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | No information |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
evidence of “C1” (proficient user) English language skills according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the form of
Qualification Requirements
You should apply via uni-assist if you obtained your first academic degree outside Germany and are not a national of an EU or EEA country.
Document Requirements
The International Business Master’s programme follows on consecutively from the International Business Bachelor’s programme. Successful applicants for the Master’s programme must a) have successfully completed a first academic degree programme as a rule with 210 credits (as per § 3, section 1, letter a) in conjunction with AO-Ma § 4, section 2, letter a), final bullet point) and b) have completed these 210 credits either in the form of a Bachelor’s degree in International Business or a Master’s, Bachelor's or German Diplom degree in a related subject (as per AO-Ma § 3 section 1, letter b) and c) the content of this first degree programme must be comparable with the completion of three of the four following modules from the Bachelor’s degree programme in International Business Corporate/Business Finance Financial Accounting Business Mathematics/Statistics Economics (as per AO-Ma § 3, section 2, letter a). Proof that three of the four required modules have been studied by the applicant during his/her first degree must be provided, as well as d) evidence of “C1” (proficient user) English language skills according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the form of a TOEFL Test with a score of at least 95 points for the internet based test, or an IELTS Test with a score of at least 7.0, or a PTE Academic Test with a score of at least 76 points, or a comparable test proving English language skills at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), or comparable evidence (as per AO-Ma § 3, section 2, letter c). The results of the language test must originate from within 2 years prior to the application. e) ensure that your application is complete, that is including a CV, a motivational letter and two reference letters from university professors.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, Hochschulstart, uni-assist with VPD |
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