IU International University of Applied Sciences
M.A. in International Management (MIM)
Cologne, Germany
MA
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 4,150 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* price includes discount on tuition fees. For more details check IU’s website
Key Summary
About: IU's M.A. in International Management prepares you for global leadership by teaching advanced management, international business strategy, ethical decision-making and intercultural collaboration. You study at IU's Cologne campus in groups with face-to-face teaching and digital self-study; programmes are taught in English and include industry collaborations, internships and part-time work (max 20 hours/week). Graduates may be eligible for Germany's 18-month post-study visa.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into middle management and executive roles. Typical roles: Project Manager, Change Manager, Brand Manager; other paths include operations and product roles, international business consulting and corporate strategy analysis in multinational corporations and international organizations.
Shape your global leadership career with a Master’s in International Management in Germany at IU.
As companies expand across borders, they face complex strategic, cultural and operational challenges. IU’s Master of Arts in International Management prepares you to navigate this environment with confidence, equipping you with the expertise required to lead in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
Studying in Germany — one of the world’s most influential business locations — allows you to benefit from a dynamic international market environment and strong global industry connections.
Throughout the programme, you will:
- Build a strong foundation in advanced management concepts and international business strategy
- Develop strategic thinking and leadership capabilities
- Apply business strategies to real-world case studies and practical projects
- Strengthen your competence in ethical decision-making and intercultural collaboration
The curriculum is designed to combine academic depth with practical relevance, preparing you for leadership roles in multinational corporations, globally active German companies, and international organisations.
The programme is delivered on campus at IU’s international campus in Cologne, where you will study in small groups that encourage collaboration, discussion and applied learning. Upon successful graduation, you may be eligible to apply for Germany’s 18-month post-study residence permit, enabling you to begin your professional career in Germany.
What does it mean to study on IU Campus?
- All programmes taught in English
- Experience exciting real-world industry collaborations
- Career-oriented face-to-face teaching by our experienced professors and lecturers, supplemented by self-study with our digital tools
- IU’s AI-driven teaching assistant helps you prepare for exams, find materials in the virtual library, and clarify questions
Other perks:
- Face-to-face lectures that allow you to discuss current industry trends
- Apply and deepen your acquired knowledge already during your studies through internships (optional or mandatory, depending on the programme) or student part-time jobs (maximum 20 hours per week)
- 18-month post-study visa eligibility
Why IU?
- Career-oriented: IU provides specialised degree programs in high-demand fields.
- Courses: combine theory and practical application through real-life case studies
- Kickstart your career in Germany: after graduation with an 18-month post-study visa
- All programmes are accredited: according to German and EU standards in education
- IU degrees are internationally recognised and can be converted to overseas equivalents for work or further studies
Graduate with a degree that will take you into middle management or executive positions. The international focus of this programme and expertise will prepare you with what you need to face any challenge in business. No matter your major, you will head into great management roles internationally.
120 ECTS
Electives:
For your Electives, you have the flexibility to select modules according to your interests. You may choose a
combination from the Elective pools. Each combination consists of two blocks of Elective modules.
Internships:
Opting for an internship allows you to gain practical work experience in your chosen field, which take places during the 2 Elective module blocks. You have a choice of either an internship or Elective modules, but you cannot receive credits for both.
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Join IU at its campus in Cologne and gain the practical skills, industry knowledge and international experience you need to launch your career in Germany and beyond.
Career Relevance
Graduate with a degree that will take you into middle management or executive positions. The international focus of this programme and expertise will prepare you with what you need to face any challenge in business. No matter your major, you will head into great management roles internationally.
Project Manager
As a Project Manager, you lead, organise, budget and keep the view of the bigger picture. You are responsible for the planning, implementation, acceptance and post-processing of projects. This can involve product launches, website relaunches, business restructuring and similar projects. As part of these projects, your role is primarily to coordinate and delegate the corresponding roles and be available as the project contact partner.
Change Manager
Change Management involves all projects, activities, measures and duties that effect wide-reaching changes in a business. For the most part, it involves pursuing new strategies, change developed strategies, updating technical and organisational systems, improving processes and procedures or shaping and changing the habits of organisation employees. As a Change Manager, you will accompany and guide your company through these processes.
Brand Manager
As a Brand Manager, your main task is to strategically develop, position and coordinate a company's brand or image with the goal of making it highly recognisable and differentiating it from other companies. As part of this, your responsibilities include cross-product strategy planning using effective external communication. As a Brand Manager, you also design innovative, cross-channel media campaigns that are implemented, analysed and optimised nationally and internationally.
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