Overview

The M.Sc. International Business and Intercultural Management programme at Heilbronn provides students an international learning environment. We guarantee innovative teaching and learning strategies and address the future needs of the labour market by offering multidisciplinary content, all delivered entirely in English. Students benefit greatly from our favourable student to lecturer ratio and a clearly structured, time-efficient schedule (3 or 4 semesters, full-time programme).

Key Facts

It is increasingly important for business leaders to not only understand the dynamic world that we live in, but to also be able to thrive in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, and diversity.

At Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences , we have shaped a programme that addresses this multi-dimensional, multi-faceted business environment, the Master of Science in International Business & Intercultural Management.

Not only focusing on foundational knowledge in the traditional topics such as management of marketing, human resources, and finance, we integrate the important aspects of intercultural awareness, sustainability, and social responsibility through in-depth study that encourages critical analysis, cross-cultural collaboration, and the examination of global business issues from multiple perspectives.

Career Opportunities

The dynamic programme opens the door to careers in the complete range of business disciplines across all industries. With the internationality of both our students and programme focus, our graduates are prepared to either start their careers in international firms or to further their careers through multi-disciplinary study that focuses on increasingly important global issues such as sustainability, business transformation, and diversity. You will find our graduates in Germany and around the world.

Accreditation

Our programme is accredited by ACQUIN, with the organization commending our focus on intercultural management.

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Programme Structure

During the 1st Semester, students complete a fixed set of core courses:

Research Methods
International Finance & Economics
Global Marketing
Leadership & Global Talent Management
Intercultural Communication & Management: Theories & Methods
Specific Issues of Intercultural Management

In the 2nd Semester, students can tailor their studies to fit their own preferences and professional ambitions through courses in analysis, the business environment, and intercultural management in various regions of the world. Course options include:

Business Analytics
Business Simulation
Corporate Accountability
Business Transformation
Intercultural Management Cases & Regions
Natural & Cultural Heritage Management
Tourism Management
Innovation Management
Social Entrepreneurship

Students have the option to continue directly to the Master Thesis stage after the 2nd semester or alternatively integrate an internship or study abroad semester before beginning the Thesis in a 4th semester.

Audience

As a consecutive Master’s programme, MIBIM is intended for students with a Bachelor’s degree in business. Our students are very diverse, with generally around half of them coming from outside of Germany. Further, you find students who have come directly from their Bachelor’s into our programme, as well as students that have already started their careers.

Lecturers

Our diverse group of professors, around half of which are international themselves, bring with them practical experience from all over the world in a variety of industries and fields. Additionally, we invite experts into our learning environment to present real-life practical experiences in business and to engage our students in new innovative “best practices” in business management.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

More details

Applicants with a non-German degree must additionally apply for recognition prior to applying to Heilbronn University. Recommended deadline: June 1.

Language

English

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Heilbronn, Germany

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies International Business View 118 other Masters in International Business in Germany

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Academic requirements

A German average grade of 2.5 or better or an equivalent international qualification is required for the MIBIM programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

An excellent or good first degree in Business Studies or in a business-related discipline (210 ECTS* credits and a German average grade of 2.5 or better or an equivalent international qualification). At least 50% of the Bachelor courses need to be related to business (Management, Economics, Finance, Controlling, Marketing).

The admission process will be based on the first degree/BA degree. Master degrees will not be taken into consideration.

*Applicants holding a degree with 180 ECTS may also apply and subsequently obtain the missing 30 ECTS by attending additional subjects offered by the Faculty of International Business.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Every student has to pay a semester fee of approximately EUR 160.00

Living costs

Heilbronn

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Heilbronn University offers a variety of scholarships to support students in their academic journey. For more information, please visit Heilbronn University Scholarships.

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