Overview

Do you want to expand your expertise in global business development? Gain deeper insights into global expansion strategies, international market management, and product development, and prepare for a leadership role? University of Applied Sciences' Master's program in Global Business Development provides you with application-oriented specialist and leadership knowledge for international business development, delivered in modules over three semesters, and qualifies you for management positions.

Key facts

The focus is on markets and their interplay with products, processes, and the company itself. This opens up attractive development and career advancement opportunities, for example, as a process, project, or product manager. Furthermore, the degree qualifies you for entry into higher-level positions in government institutions and enables you to pursue a doctorate. We support you with efficient learning groups and intensive mentoring during study abroad periods and with your Master's thesis.

Career prospects after graduation

The Master's program optimally prepares you for an international (management) career in all conceivable industries.

The close integration and collaboration with renowned players in the business world ensure a high degree of practical relevance. This allows you to establish contacts with potential employers early on – for example, by writing your master's thesis at one of the partner companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Market Management
New Products end Services
Leadership end Culture
Organizational Development
Connecting Business Partners
Process Management
Project Management
Corporate Finance
Strategic Corporate Planning and Management
Exploring the Business Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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75

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kempten (Allgäu), Germany

Disciplines

International Development International Business View 123 other Masters in International Business in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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75

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Other requirements

General requirements

a degree in Economics with at least a "good" overall grade or an equivalent diploma or Bachelor's degree with at least 210 ECTS credits. Further details and the regulations regarding the program-specific aptitude assessment can be found in the program's study and examination regulations or in our brief information on the application process .

If you do not yet have your graduation certificate at the time of application, you may be granted conditional admission.
Furthermore, sufficient English language skills, both spoken and written (level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)), must be demonstrated.

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Semester contribution: € 102 per semester.
non-EU countries: service fee of €500 per semester and is collected in addition to the regular semester fee.

Living costs

Kempten (Allgäu)

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Overview

Key facts

Career prospects after graduation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Kempten (Allgäu)

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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