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Understand markets, read cultures, do business across borders: with a Bachelor or Master in International Business from Munich Business School, you prepare for a career that doesn't stop at the border.
Whether you are finishing high school or already hold a bachelor's degree. At MBS, you can study international business at both levels. Both programs combine business administration with time abroad and projects for real companies.
The undergraduate degree for anyone who wants to learn international business from the ground up. You build a foundation in business, economics, law and finance, choose an international focus with a second foreign language and spend one or two semesters abroad. At least three internships and your own start-up project put theory into practice; from semester 5, you set your own emphasis with two of six concentrations.
The master's for graduates with a business or economics degree who want to sharpen their international profile. Core modules such as International Strategic Management and Responsible Leadership meet two of seven concentrations, for example Corporate Finance, Global Family Business or Innovation and Digital Business. Add to that a two-semester Business Project with a partner company and a semester abroad.
Semester by semester and module by module, you can follow along with all the lessons in the curriculum.
6 Semesters + Thesis · 210 ECTS · B.A. · German & English · Start: February & September
3 Semesters (Single Degree) · 4 Semesters (Dual Degree) · 90 ECTS · M.A. · English · Start: February & September
MBS is state-recognized and accredited by AACSB and FIBAA, among others. The Master in International Business ranks #8 in Germany in the QS Master in Management Ranking.
The Bachelor includes one or two semesters abroad and an internship abroad; the Master includes a semester abroad. More than 70 partner universities and over 20 dual degree agreements in Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA make it possible.
In the Bachelor, you choose one of six international focus areas, such as Asia-Pacific, the Arab world or Spain and Latin America, and learn the language that goes with it, even with no prior knowledge. In the Master, you choose an international focus each semester, for example Business in China or Business in the USA and Canada.
47% of bachelor's students and 53% of master's students come from abroad. You practice working across cultures every day, not just in a seminar.
In the Bachelor, you gain 30 weeks of work experience through at least three internships. In the Master, you spend two semesters solving a challenge for a company in the Business Project, coached by an MBS professor. Past partners include Allianz, Lufthansa, Siemens and Deloitte.
Intercultural competences, negotiation skills and business communication are fixed modules, complemented by small groups and a mentoring program with MBS alumni.
Starting salaries in Germany are usually in the mid-40,000-euro range, and higher with a master's. According to the Berufsstart survey 2026, companies pay business and economics graduates an average of €42,730 gross per year with a bachelor's and €55,045 with a master's. If you develop business internationally and take on leadership, salaries around €90,000 and more are within reach.
| Position | Median gross/year | Typical range |
| Junior International Business Development Manager | €44,500 | €37,600 – €54,100 |
| International Business Development Manager | €61,300 | €53,000 – €72,600 |
| Head of Export | €63,800 | €55,200 – €75,200 |
| Senior International Business Development Manager | €76,500 | €66,500 – €88,400 |
| Director of Business Development | €94,000 | €84,900 – €109,100 |
An international business degree doesn't tie you to one department. These careers draw on exactly the skills you train in your studies, from entering new markets to managing global supply chains. Each profile covers tasks, requirements and salary.
If you study international business, you should study where international business happens every day. The Munich region is home to 8 of Bavaria's 11 DAX companies, more listed companies than any other major German city. On top of that, more than 2,000 Munich-based companies have a foreign parent company, many from Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland and the UK, along with numerous American, Japanese, Chinese and Indian firms. The region's industry also lives from abroad: in 2025, industrial companies in Upper Bavaria generated around 65% of their sales outside Germany, seven percentage points above the Bavarian average. Bavaria's most important export markets were the USA, Austria, France, Italy and China, and around 1.4 million jobs in the state depend on international business. For your studies, this means internships, Business Projects and first jobs right on your doorstep, at global corporations, at hidden champions in the surrounding region and at subsidiaries of international groups. Around 30% of Munich's 1.6 million residents are foreign nationals, and more than 90 business clubs, foreign chambers of commerce and networks help you build contacts across industries and borders.
Sources: City of Munich – location facts (as of 04/2026) · City of Munich – International Munich · IHK Munich and Upper Bavaria, press release 10.07.2026. Export share refers to industrial companies with more than 20 employees.
Trade disputes, reshaped supply chains and AI translators raise a fair question: do companies still need experts in international business? The answer lies in what is changing right now.
The more complex the global economy becomes, the more valuable people are who understand it and can bridge cultures.
A brief overview of the degree programs will give you a starting point. After that, you'll have a better understanding.
✓ Introduction to Business with 6 Concentrations to choose from
✓ 12 Electives & an International Focus
✓ German- and English-language modules
✓ A 3-year full-time degree program in Munich, the business hub
✓ Fundamentals and in-depth study through 7 Concentrations
✓ Abroad or Internship
✓ 100 % English
✓ Business Project and Dual Degree
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A wide range of opinions on the International Business programs at Munich Business School.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Röhm and Prof. Dr. Christian Schmidkonz believe that learning is about more than acquiring knowledge. In the Master in International Business, it's about taking on responsibility, connecting the dots across disciplines – and working alongside people from all over the world. What that means for your development, they explain in the video.
An international business degree is a business administration degree focused on cross-border business. Alongside business fundamentals such as accounting, finance, marketing and management, it centers on international markets, foreign languages, intercultural competence and time abroad. At Munich Business School, you can study international business as a Bachelor (B.A.) or a Master (M.A.).
The fundamentals are the same: accounting, finance, economics, law, marketing and HR. International business, however, applies these subjects consistently to international markets and adds languages, regional knowledge and mandatory periods abroad. In the Munich Business School Bachelor, for example, you learn a second foreign language along with the economy and culture of a world region in the first three semesters, complete a semester abroad with an internship abroad and take modules such as Intercultural Competences and Negotiation Skills.
Universities do not use these terms consistently, and the content overlaps heavily. The curriculum, the share of time abroad and practical phases, and the degree awarded say more than the name. So compare the curriculum semester by semester.
Munich Business School offers the Bachelor International Business (B.A., German/English or entirely in English) and the Master International Business (M.A., 100% English) with seven concentrations to choose from. For sports enthusiasts, there is also the Master International Business | Sports Management and Media.
In Germany, a bachelor's usually takes six to seven semesters and a master's two to four semesters. At Munich Business School, the Bachelor comprises six semesters plus the bachelor's thesis; the internship and thesis take place in the seventh semester. The Master takes three semesters, or four semesters with a dual degree.
You need a school-leaving qualification that entitles you to university study in Bavaria, such as the Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, Matura or IB Diploma. Vocational routes are also possible: a master craftsman's examination or technical college qualification, or at least two years of commercial vocational training followed by three years of work experience in Germany. You prove your English, for example, with TOEFL 85, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115 or Cambridge B2 First (Grade B); if your schooling was in English, no test is needed. Your application includes a letter of motivation, CV and school reports, followed by an online interview of around 45 minutes. You can find more information on the bachelor's program page.
Yes. Besides the German Abitur and Fachhochschulreife, Munich Business School accepts qualifications such as the Matura, the IB Diploma and certain other international school-leaving certificates that grant access to university study in Bavaria. You can even apply before graduating with your last three school reports and submit your final certificate by the start of your studies.
You need a bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS. With a degree in business or economics, you can start directly; graduates from other fields can qualify through the Pre-Master. You prove your English, for example, with TOEFL iBT 85 or IELTS 6.5. After your written application, there is an interview of 30 to 45 minutes, which may include a case study. You can find more information on the master's program page.
Munich Business School selects its students through its own admission process: you submit your documents and take part in a personal interview in which your motivation also counts. As places are limited, it pays to apply early.
As a private university, Munich Business School charges tuition fees. Merit-based and need-based scholarships are available, including scholarships of up to €4,000. In addition, there are discounts if you take advantage of the Early Bird promotion and apply early. Current tuition rates can be found on the respective program pages for the Bachelor’s or Master’s programs at Munich Business School.
Yes. In the Bachelor, scholarships cover 10 to 50% of the first and second semester; in the Master, up to €4,000 (up to €2,000 each on the first and second semester). You apply with a personal statement together with your application for a study place. Also available: 100% study financing with Brain Capital and a €1,000 Early Bird discount if you apply by 15 October (spring intake) or 15 February (fall intake). More under Scholarships and Financing.
Yes, time abroad is built in. In the Bachelor, you spend a semester at a partner university and complete a ten-week internship abroad; two semesters abroad are also possible. In the Master, you go abroad in the 2nd (February start) or 3rd semester (September start). If you have already studied or worked outside the German-speaking region for at least one year, you can apply for a 15-week internship instead.
For internationally active employers, a semester abroad shows that you can find your way in an unfamiliar learning and working culture and use a foreign language in everyday life. In the Munich Business School Bachelor, the internship abroad adds to this, so you can show international work experience before you graduate. Contacts from your host university and internship also expand your network.
In the Bachelor, you choose a second foreign language from Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, French or for international students German; if you start in February, you can choose between Chinese and Spanish. No prior knowledge is needed for Chinese, Arabic or Russian. You study either in the Bilingual Track (70% German, 30% English) or entirely in English in the English Track, which requires no German. The Master is taught 100% in English, with optional Spanish, Chinese or German.
In the Bachelor, you complete at least three ten-week internships in Germany and abroad plus your own start-up project and a social project with a non-profit organization. In the Master, you work for two semesters in the Business Project on a real question from a company, coached by an Munich Business School professor. Such projects often lead to first job offers.
Yes, with the dual degree option of the Master International Business. You study two semesters at Munich Business School and two semesters at a partner university and graduate after 24 months with two master's degrees. Munich Business School has more than 20 dual degree agreements with universities in Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA; the dual degree is only available with a September start.
In the Bachelor, you choose two of six concentrations: Innovation Management, Marketing & Sales (CRM), Procurement, Production and Logistics, Human Resources Management and Leadership, International Finance, and International Governance and Business Development. In the Master, you combine two concentrations from Sustainable Business, International Marketing, Corporate Finance, Luxury Management, Global Family Business, Innovation and Digital Business, and International Entrepreneurship.
Graduates work, for example, in international business development, export and sales, key account management, supply chain management, controlling and finance, or management consulting. With experience, leadership roles such as head of export or director of business development follow. You'll find typical career profiles with details above.
According to the Berufsstart survey 2026, business and economics graduates start on average at €42,730 gross per year with a bachelor's and €55,045 with a master's. According to Stepstone, an international business development manager earns a median of €61,300, a director of business development €94,000. The table above shows the ranges for each career stage.
It is demanding in two areas in particular: quantitative subjects such as business and financial mathematics, accounting and statistics, and learning a new language at the same time. At Munich Business School, small groups, a mentoring program and lecturers who know you personally help. If you want to prepare in advance, you can take the Pre-Bachelor or Pre-Master with business, English and mathematics.
Munich is one of Germany's most internationally connected business locations: 8 of Bavaria's 11 DAX companies are based in the region, more than 2,000 Munich companies have a foreign parent company, and industry in Upper Bavaria generated around 65% of its sales abroad in 2025. For you, that means short distances to internships, Business Projects and your first job.
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