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Master of Arts in International Business and Economics (M.A.)

Master of Arts in International Business and Economics

Key facts

Master programme (4 semesters) in English
Dual degree programmes (M.A. & either MBA or MSc)
Working in small groups of students
High level of interaction between students and faculty members
Located in the historic city of Schmalkalden in the center of Germany

Welcome to the accredited master programme offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden. We are highly committed to being an educational institution of excellence in the fields of business and economics.
Located in a historic city almost in the geographical center of Germany, we aim at an international group of students and expect more than two-thirds of our master students to have an international background and to come from different countries. A modern campus building with state-of-the-art technology, a high level of interaction between students and faculty members, and small groups of students working together provide a learning environment you may not find elsewhere.
The Master of Arts in International Business and Economics programme reflects our idea to provide our most valued assets - our students - with a truly international approach in a unique programme and to prepare them for a successful professional career in business or for their subsequent research.
The Master of Arts in International Business and Economics starts each summer and winter semester, and is a two-year research-based quality programme with a strong international focus. The next intake is Winter 2024.
The first year (two semesters) will take place from October 1, 2024 to September 31, 2026.

Overview

Form of study	Full-time
Duration of study	4 semesters
Teaching language:	English
Degree	Master of Arts
ECTS	120
Intake	Each Winter and each Summer term
Application deadline	1st of February - 15th of April (winter intake) 1st of September - 15th of November (summer intake)

Career prospects

Career Paths after Graduation

A Master's degree in International Business and Economics (M.A.) at Hochschule Schmalkalden provides the foundation for a successful career in strategic leadership roles and high-level analyst positions within the global economy. Depending on the chosen specializations and elective courses, a wide range of advanced professional fields are open to you. Typical positions for our Master's graduates include:

Field of Expertise	Typical Job Titles
Global Strategy & Leadership	International Business Development Manager • Strategy Consultant • Country Manager
International Trade & Policy	Trade Policy Analyst • Economic Advisor • International Relations Officer
Global Supply Chain & Operations	Global Supply Chain Director • International Procurement Manager • Logistics Lead
International Marketing & Research	Global Brand Manager • Senior Market Research Analyst • International Account Executive

Industries and Top Employers (Selection)

Our alumni data from LinkedIn shows that graduates (M.A.) are exceptionally well-equipped to navigate complex global markets – joining multinational corporations, international organizations, economic think tanks, and leading management consultancies.

Multinational Corporations & Global Players: Siemens, DHL Group, BMW Group, SAP, Volkswagen, and other export-driven market leaders.
International Management Consultancies: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Roland Berger, PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG.
International Organizations & NGOs: European Commission, World Bank, United Nations (UN), GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), and German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs).
Global Tech & Export Industry (Regional/Global): Carl Zeiss (Jena), Jenoptik (Jena), Bosch (Eisenach), and globally active "Hidden Champions" in Thuringia and beyond.