With specific concentrations, we guarantee sufficient practical relevance during your studies; choose 2 out of 7 and sharpen your personal profile!
Do you feel at home all around the world? Would you like to pursue a truly international career? If so, the master’s program in International Business at MBS is the right choice for you! Not only will you further your understanding of economic fundamentals, you will also determine the focus of your studies, thereby developing expertise in various fields and refining your professional profile. The integrated semester abroad will prepare you for professional and leadership duties in international business.
Besides the imparting of general business knowledge, MBS also offers specific concentrations in order to guarantee sufficient practical relevance of your studies. In each of the first two semesters, you will choose two of five or seven different concentrations. In this way, you get the opportunity to improve your individual competencies and prepare your future career.
In the Sustainable Business concentration, you will learn how sustainable business and value-based management can be implemented in companies. You will be specifically prepared for all topics related to the circular economy and sustainable design, preparing you for one of the most important topics of the future.
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As one of the classic business areas of activity, marketing deals with a company's distributive trade. With the business concentration International Marketing, in addition to the necessary methods and tools, the overall and internationally based approaches in the sense of market oriented business management are communicated using hands-on problems from the industry.
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In an ever more globalized financial world, international companies and financial institutions are increasingly searching for qualified employees who can contribute their knowledge in the fields of controlling, corporate finance, and asset management. The goal of this business concentration is therefore to familiarize you with the methods, tools, and instruments of the financial world of the 21st century und and to optimally prepare you for tasks and managerial functions in the financial field.
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Successful managing and marketing of products and services in the luxury segment requires a proper understanding of the corresponding markets in general, the customers, and the challenges that the luxury industry is facing. Historical and sociological issues provide access to the topic of luxury just as well as observations from the fields of philosophy, economy, ecology, and psychology.
Having completed the courses in the concentration Luxury Management, you will have a thorough understanding of the most relevant strategic (marketing) challenges in the luxury industry. Furthermore, you will have generated experiences how to address the challenges and how to manage and market luxury brands as well as to build a network to companies/managers within the industry.
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This concentration is training the next generation of entrepreneurs for national and international multi-generational family businesses. Through this concentration, MBS wants to support all those who want to assume responsibility in corporate succession now. Family businesses often face complex challenges between the conflicting priorities of family and business, technological progress, and international competition. This concentration provides soon-to-be entrepreneurs with the necessary tools in order to lead their family business into a successful future.
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The business concentration Innovation & Digital Business perfectly prepares you to the requirements of the digital business economy. During the course, experienced experts from science as well as from corporate practice impart fundamental knowledge on digital business models and the backgrounds of highly topical key technologies. In interactive lectures, you will gain insights into the key concepts of innovation and change management within companies. You will build methodical knowledge and soft skills and acquire the tools and instruments for planning and influencing innovation processes.
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The business concentration International Entrepreneurship prepares you for the complete array of topics regarding the formation of a new company and bringing an innovation to market. The scope extends from finding an initial idea and the development of the business model through looking for investors and pitching the concept to founding and building a new company.
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In the Business Project, which lasts two semesters, you work with other students on specific projects on behalf of a company. These live cases are as varied as the companies that provide them: A start-up needs a market entry strategy for a new target country, the hidden champion from the Bavarian region needs ideas for a brand awareness campaign. Within the framework of this project, you will apply and deepen your acquired business knowledge in a small group. All groups receive coaching from an MBS professor throughout the entire project duration. It is not uncommon for business projects to result in concrete and directly on-site, first job opportunities for the respective student groups, because the region around Munich is one of the strongest economic regions in Germany – just one of the many advantages of studying business administration in Munich.
The program-specific modules of the Master's program in International Management prepare you optimally for your career in international business. To ensure sufficient practical relevance during your studies, the Master's program offers specific specializations in addition to general business administration and courses in international marketing and international finance. In the first and second semesters, you choose two of five or seven business concentrations, respectively, to give your studies an individual focus. You can choose from topics such as digital business management, international marketing, or corporate strategy & innovation. The specialization courses enable you to deepen your skills and prepare yourself specifically for your professional career.
An integral part of the Master's program in International Business is the Business Project. On behalf of a real company, you will work together with your fellow students on a concrete, practice-relevant issue and will be able to apply and prove your skills in practice. The various projects are as diverse as the companies themselves.
In the Core Modules of the Master Programs you will acquire general business management knowledge. In courses on international management, business communication, responsible leadership and your freely chosen international focus, you will gain an understanding of economic interrelationships in a multicultural and globalized world and learn to consider and correctly interpret social and cultural aspects in your future business decisions. The promotion of a critical approach to various topics is just as important as learning practical methods and models.
By completing the Electives, your personal elective courses, you round off your profile and set further individual accents. You can choose from a varied pool of events and, for example, take courses on International Business Law, Communication Management or "Success Factor Happiness" or work on an individual research project.
The Master in International Business in the spring semester stands out for its dynamic structure and international focus. With four specialized concentrations, an engaging study plan including an integrated semester abroad, and targeted preparation for your international experience, it offers the ideal foundation for a global career. Attractive scholarships provide financial support during the key phases of your studies – compact, practical, and internationally oriented. An overview is provided in the module overview for the spring semester.
A central component of the program is the semester abroad at one of more than 70 partner universities worldwide at Munich Business School – in Europe or on another continent. Whether in France, the United States, China, Australia, or Mexico, the stay abroad is an unforgettable experience for many students, allowing them to gain international experience, form lifelong friendships, and collect valuable academic and personal impressions. The International Center of Munich Business School provides comprehensive guidance and support in choosing the right partner university and with all organizational matters.
Studying at Munich Business School is an international experience, because internationality is not only taught but also lived. This is why studying abroad is an integral part of our programs. MBS maintains partnerships with over 70 universities worldwide and is continuously expanding its international network. The cooperations range from classic programs such as ERASMUS+ and exchange programs to over 20 dual-degree agreements with partners in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the USA.
With the dual degree option, you acquire an additional, specialized Master's degree from one of our partner universities. Munich Business School's cooperation with renowned international universities gives you the opportunity to acquire two different master's degrees within two years. The dual degree is only available in the fall start. For a dual degree, you will normally spend two semesters at MBS and then two semesters at the partner university, followed by the Master's thesis.
You have the opportunity to apply for our exclusive mentoring program. Within the framework of this program, a professionally experienced person from the circle of MBS alumni will support you with words and deeds during the hot phase of your studies, help you to achieve your career goals and provide you with valuable contacts through their network. At the beginning of your studies, you will receive more information about our mentoring program and can apply for one of the limited places.
In order to qualify for the Master International Business study program, you must fulfill academic, linguistic, and to some extent professional requirements. You may submit your application documents at any time. Since the places are limited, we advise you to apply for your desired study start as early as possible.
The quality of teaching and the training of sought-after specialists and managers are at the heart of Munich Business School. By studying at MBS, you are making an investment in your future. You can conveniently pay your tuition fees in three semester installments or 18 monthly installments.
Early Bird Special - Deadlines
Spring Intake: 15 October – € 1,000 discount
Fall Intake: 15 February – € 1,000 discount
Discover our scholarships and 100% study financing with Brain Capital. You can find all the information you need under Scholarships and Study Financing.
The main requirement for admission to the Master study program is a successful Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS or more). Applicants with a degree in Business Studies/Management/Economics are entitled to apply for the program directly, applicants without a degree in economics can qualify for the program by completing the Pre Master Program. Upon request, we will gladly verify your documents in advance. Please contact your Program Advisor.
Applicants must proof their English language skills by passing one of the following language tests:
Note: If the test is also used to apply for a visa, please check the requirements of the respective embassy in advance.
Test results can only be accepted if achieved within the last two years. If you are unable to obtain your test results before handing in your MBS application, please inform us about your planned test date.
The English proficiency test can be waived by the following candidates:
We accept applications all year round. However, we recommend that you apply as early as possible, as the number of places is limited.
Spring semester (Master International Business only)
Applicants from Vietnam, China and India should allow an extra month to apply for the relevant visas.
Winter semester
Applicants from Vietnam, China and India should allow an extra month to apply for the relevant visas.
When submitting your online application, please provide the following mandatory documents:
You may also upload the following additional documents:
*Please provide the original documents or certified copies when you gain admission and matriculate to the program.
Qualified applicants will be invited for a personal interview on site in Munich or online via Microsoft Teams (approx. 30 - 45 minutes). The interview may include the processing of a case study.
As soon as you are an admitted student, you have the opportunity to get to know MBS even better – before making your final decision whether to join Munich Business School.
Our study advisors will of course be available for all kinds of potential questions and personal consultations.
Once you have successfully completed the application process, Munich Business School will provide you with an acceptance letter as well as two copies of your study contract. Please sign one copy and return it within two weeks to secure your spot in the program. The other copy needs to be kept for your own records.
The acceptance to the study program requires an enrollment fee of 690 Euro (EU/EFTA) respectively 1,490 Euro (non-EU) and a deposit of 1.990 Euro due upon signing the study contract. The deposit will be deducted from your first tuition fee installment.
If you are a non-EU national, you are required to apply for a student visa in order start your studies in Germany. To obtain a visa invitation letter from Munich Business School, which is necessary to apply for the visa, please add a copy of your passport details page when handing in your signed study contract.
Munich Business School offers attractive scholarship programs amount up to EUR 4,000 of the overall tuition fee. (Up to EUR 2,000 on the 1st and 2nd master's semester).
If you wish to apply for a scholarship, you should include an application when you submit your overall application. You can find further information on our scholarships and financing page.
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