International Business: University of Applied Sciences Mainz

Introduction

The MSc IB programme that they offer in Mainz in cooperation with London South Bank University situated in the heart of London, is vocationally relevant, offering added value to careers or career development.

The MSc IB course is delivered through a programme of lectures, seminars and case study sessions, their students are encouraged to play an active part in the learning process. Their professors’ management experience in multinational companies and cross-cultural consultancies combined with the practical approach of the programme ensure that their graduates obtain positions in major international companies, government departments, diplomatic service, export/import companies in Germany, the UK and overseas.

Programme overview

The world-wide globalisation process means that knowledge and understanding of international relationships is increasingly important. Any future manager must be equipped with the skills and abilities to cope in a continuously changing economic environment, as well as the knowledge to make intelligent decisions.

1. Part I at the University of Applied Sciences, Mainz:
   • International Strategy
   • International Trade
   • Analytical Techniques for International Business
   • Management in the International Firm
2. Part II at the London South Bank University:
   • International Marketing or Corporate Finance Management
   • International Finance
   • Research Methods
   • Options:
     • European Management and Business Strategy
     • International Management Skills
     • Business Environment in Central Europe
     • International Dimension of Human Resource Management
     • Business Environment in Pacific RIM
     • International Banking
     • Managing across cultures
3. Part III: Dissertation

Admission requirements

• Excellent command of English
• University /Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business administration or Economics