Global Business Management M.A.

The Global Business Management M.A. program – delivered in English - is designed for non-business graduates from any chosen discipline who wish to broaden or deepen their business management competence. You can choose from a variety of specialization tracks based on your learning and career goals to excel in an interdisciplinary and global environment.

The Program at a Glance

Degree

Master of Arts (M.A.) 
Specialization You can specialize in International Management, Digital Business Strategy, Strategic Sustainability Management, Global Sports Management, Finance, Global Marketing Management or International Health Care Management. 

Credits

90 Credit Points (ECTS)

Duration

1.5 years

Language

English

Start

October

Tuition fees

  • Academic program: € 20,700 (payment in two installments)
  • Admission fee: € 800

Program Characteristics

Practical relevance

  • Experienced faculty: professors and experts with global business expertise
  • Consulting cases: management experience integrated into the curriculum
  • Company presentations: business insights from renowned institutions
  • Master's thesis: thesis topic with practical relevance 

International focus

  • Global network: established partnerships with universities and corporations
  • Foreign languages: students develop communication skills to master global business 
  • Work abroad: students can complete their master's thesis while working abroad

Student services

  • Small study groups: interactive atmosphere and guidance from faculty
  • Career Center: career coaching, application training and Career Day
  • Coaching: personal development

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Admissions and Application

Application requirements

  • Non-business undergraduate degree with 210 credit points (ECTS)
    (Note: additional modules or work experience can close a credit point gap)
  • English proficiency: IELTS (6.5 or higher), TOEFL iBT (80 or higher), PTE Academic (56 or higher) or Duolingo English Test (120 or higher) certificate
  • Online application
  • Admission interview online or in person

Application deadlines

October intake
  • June 15 for non-EU applicants requiring a visa to enter Germany 
  • September 1 for EU applicants and applicants not requiring a visa to enter Germany
 

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International Focus

Discover your potential in a unique environment

  • accadis Network
  • Global Partnerships
  • Student Mobility

Bad Homburg in the International Arena

An academic experience with an international focus empowers students to shape their careers in a global context. Foreign languages, study abroad programs, faculty from partner universities and cooperation with multinational companies are an integral part of our programs.

accadis placed among the 25 best in the latest international ranking U‑Multirank in the category "Student Mobility” proving that Bad Homburg plays a role in the international academic landscape.


56 Nationalities

A student body with diverse backgrounds

9 European and global partnerships

USA, UK, France, Finland, Netherlands, Spain, China, South Africa

Academic Program and Timeline

Curriculum | Full-time

Details

Core Modules

Specialization Modules *

Leadership Skills

Language Skills

Pre-Reading Phase
August - September

1st Year
In-Class Program

12 months
October-September

Trimester 1

  • Strategy and Business Fundamentals 5 ECTS
  • Business Ethics5 ECTS
  • Specialization
    Module I
    (Master's Program Track)5 ECTS
  • Managerial Economics 5 ECTS
  • Business English mandatory, fee-based depending on English level and assessment previous qualification

Trimester 2

  • Applied Global Marketing5 ECTS
  • Leadership and Communication Skills5 ECTS
  • Specialization
    Module II
    (Master's Program Track)5 ECTS
  • Elective 1
  • Business English mandatory, fee-based depending on English level and assessment previous qualification

Trimester 3

  • Applied Global Finance5 ECTS
  • International Leadership5 ECTS
  • Specialization
    Module III
    (Master's Program Track)5 ECTS
  • Elective 2
  • Business English mandatory, fee-based depending on English level and assessment previous qualification

* Specialization modules from one of the Master's degree program tracks: International Management M.A., Finance M.Sc., Digital Business Strategy M.A., Strategic Supply Chain Management M.A., Global Sports Management M.A., International Health Care Management M.A, Global Marketing Management M.A.

** Flexibility to organize the completion phase (Master's Thesis) remotely or from abroad

2nd Year
Completion Phase**

6 months
October-March

Trimester 4+

  • Master's Thesis
    incl. Defense
    (via video conference)

    Tutorial Academic Writing 30 ECTS

Accreditation and Rankings

As an accadis student, you can be sure that your studies here at one of the most popular German universities of applied sciences will meet the highest standards.

Practical Orientation

Link business management concepts and practical relevance

  • Experienced Faculty
  • Project-based Studies
  • Corporate Relations

Practical Relevance Deeply Rooted in the accadis DNA

accadis prepares students in the best possible manner for their future careers. The systematic approach of linking theoretical management concepts and practical content is an integral part of the curriculum.

The international university ranking association U-Multirank has distinguished accadis in the category "practical relevance” among the 25 best institutions in the world ("Contact to Work Environment").

54

Faculty members from the
business world

3471

Alumni Worldwide

120

Corporate Partners

Language Competence

Master your skills to navigate global business relationships

  • Foreign Languages
  • Business  Communication
  • Leadership Skills

Language Skills for Global Relations

accadis puts great emphasis on leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills. The language of delivery in the accadis Master's degree programs is English, and our students improve their English proficiency level during their studies, as strong language skills are a fundamental competency in order to succeed in an international business context.

German language skills at min. B1 level are essential to be successful in the application process for an internship and have a competitive advantage in the German job market after graduation. We strongly recommend candidates complete courses in their home country before moving to Germany.

Career Choices

Shape your professional development with strong decisions

  • Successful Graduates
  • Career Center
  • Corporate Relations

Quality Education for Your Career Development

Equipped with in-depth business expertise, you can start your career as a graduate in companies and perform in interdisciplinary and international setting. The accadis Career Center guides you through career-relevant topics throughout your studies.

Career Center

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We look forward to getting to know you!

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