German Business Culture and International Management (4 semesters)
German Business Culture and International Management - Master of Arts (M.A.)
The 4-semester Master programme in German Business Culture and International Management is ideal for students who require an introduction to German culture and language, as well as international business and management. Are you interested in a management position in an international organisation? Do you want to be effective and make a difference in today’s complex world of international business? Do you want to study in English as part of an international student cohort? Then it is worth taking a look at our 4 semester Master programme.
Study requirements, application and application period
Study requirements
First degree (Bachelor or Diploma) in International Management or a field of business administration with a strong international orientation with 180 ECTS (3 years).
English language proficiency at a minimum of level C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
English language skills have to be verified by suitable tests, such as
If you have not taken an internationally recognised language test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) or if English proficiency at C1 level is not explicitly recorded on the certificate (or transcript of records) of your first university (Bachelor) degree, then C1 English language proficiency can be certified by a competent person (e.g. a qualified language teacher) who is officially able to professionally assess your proficiency in English. In this case, download the form (Proof of English Language Competence for Applicants) and ask a language teacher to fill in, sign, date and stamp the form.
German language skills of Level A2 are recommended
Study at a foreign university: If you have gained your Bachelor degree at a university outside Germany, you will receive a grade bonus contribution to your Bachelor degree GPA.
English language: If your Bachelor degree was 100% taught in English, you will receive a grade bonus contribution to your Bachelor degree GPA.
The two bonuses can be combined.
Application and application period
Application deadline for summer semester: 1st May to 15th July.
You will find all further information about the application under the heading Application and Admission - Master on our homepage.
Study requirements
First degree (Bachelor or Diploma) in International Management or a field of business administration with a strong international orientation with 180 ECTS (3 years)
English language skills have to be verified by suitable tests, such as
If you have not taken an internationally recognised language test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) or if English proficiency at level C1 is not explicitly recorded on the certificate (or transcript of records) of your first university (Bachelor) degree, then C1 English language proficiency can be certified by a competent person (e.g. a qualified language teacher) who is officially able to professionally assess your proficiency in English. In this case, download the form (Proof of English Language Competence for Applicants) and ask a language teacher to fill in, sign, date and stamp the form.
German language skills of Level A2 are recommended
Study at a foreign university: If you have gained your Bachelor degree at a university outside Germany, you will receive a grade bonus contribution to your Bachelor degree GPA.
English language: If your Bachelor degree was 100% taught in English, you will receive a grade bonus contribution to your Bachelor degree GPA.
The two bonuses can be combined.
Application and application period
Application deadline for summer semester: 15th June via uni-assist
Deferral of an offer of study (Zulassung) is not possible ► you need to apply again next year via uni-assist, because we will run a new selection procedure
After your studies you will have gained knowledge and capability in the integration of complexity and change into management and decision making. You will also have a command of core areas of international management.
This knowledge and capability opens up a number of opportunities for you as a practising manager. You will be competent in adopting a global perspective as a manager. Negotiation and decision making will be key assets that enable you to operate effectively in a global business context. The ability to think holistically and consider the relationships between issues as they affect the organization will further support your managerial ambitions.
Furthermore, you will be able to bridge cultural differences across the organisation’s activities and relationships. Finally, you will be qualified to study for a doctoral degree in Germany and abroad.
It’s my pleasure to be a part of HTW Dresden, students came from all over the world. Studying in international teams allowed me to experience different working styles and learning something new from each of them. Study groups are small which allows interaction and discussion with the professors.
Study process
Understanding Germany
1st Semester
Business, Culture & Language
Professional Studies
2nd Semester
Expertise and specializations through elective subjects
Semester abroad
3rd Semester
Studies in comparable study programme at a foreign partner university
Master Thesis
4th Semester
Master thesis (in cooperation with a partner abroad is recommended)
