Major subject in International Management
While International Management I and International Management II include independently designed modules and, hence, can be selected separately, we suggest to join all six modules in your 5th and 6th semester as a way of acquiring an integrated view of International Management in the broadest possible context.
In addition we offer a seminar each semester with an additional focus on global topics to round off the experience and ensure that you are up to date on developments in the field that enable you to integrate theory with practice at the moment of your graduation.
You are already studying business at a university of Applied Sciences - a good choice since the whole approach of our faculty is to create a balance between theoretical and practical knowledge generally. In this major subject, this same approach is applied across the broader spectrum of international management so making your studies globally relevant and providing you with an understanding of business management issues in disparate markets in various regions of the world.
Increasingly, we see the impact of globalisation on everyday management decision making, so studying this major subject will provide the insights and skills necessary for you to thrive in the interdisciplinary global world. In turn, this will help you make better career assessments and to compete successfully with peers who are your future competitors in the job market.
By applying yourself to this major subject you will stay abreast of the latest business techniques and tools whilst obtaining the cultural literacy that differentiates the most successful modern leaders.
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There is growing demand in the job market for people who can manage in global contexts. These range from supply chain management through to international trade and the management of cross-border investments. As a graduate of this major subject, you will have the knowledge to navigate these environments. Importantly, you will also know how to adapt to the cultural and ethical issues that underpin successful international management practice. By studying this major subject, you will learn how to manage across different world cultures and societies; we will challenge you to approach issues from a systems-integrated perspective so as to develop skills that are increasingly sought after by employers seeking to capitalise on the opportunities presented by simultaneously developing and integrating multiple markets, whilst fostering cohesion and collegiality within an ever-more diverse workforce. You will gain practical knowledge of, and the ability to apply, a range of skills relevant to modern international management practice.
Studying the international management major subject prepares our students for roles in the public, private and non-profit sectors, within businesses, government departments and international agencies or NGOs. Students can typically expect their day-to-day work to involve activities related to international trade, global business operations and planning, or industrial development. In addition, this major subject can serve as a useful foundation for students wishing to pursue a master's degree in business or related fields such as digitalisation, law or public policy – where a thorough understanding of international management can be beneficial.
HM enjoys excellent links with local and global businesses, as well as with a range of universities in other countries. Students on this major subject will therefore benefit from exposure to cutting-edge international business management practices, as well as the opportunity to secure high-calibre work placements whilst studying in this field.
This major subject will equip you with the transferable skills needed to develop your career in a range of possible fields: you might live in Germany and work for an international company, or you might live abroad and work for a German company – or any of a wide variety of other combinations. As you will understand how any organisation operates, communicates and makes decisions, you will have a wide range of career options open to you and the ability to work in any sector.
The international management major subject highlights the way in which today’s businesses are often linked to international networks, for example through suppliers and customers or subsidiaries and joint ventures. The specialisation therefore aims to provide integrated content that focuses on international business strategy as a foundation and then branches out into several function-specific areas: for example, international sales, marketing, finance, human resource management and leadership.
This approach ensures that students have the analytical skills required to evaluate the data needed for international strategic decision-making and for addressing the challenges that arise in international management.
| Module No. | Title | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| IM.1 | Global Leadership | 5 |
| IM.2 | Going Global | 5 |
| IM.3 | Managing Innovation | 5 |
| Module No. | Title | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| IM.4 | Elective 1: Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiation | 5 |
| IM.5 | Elective 2: Global Financial Analysis | 5 |
| IM.6 | Elective 3: International Management Accounting and Financial Reporting | 5 |
By the end of the major subject, you will have gained in-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts and theories relevant to contemporary international management, and will possess the self-belief, reliability and passion to succeed in an international business context.
This international management major subject covers topics across a wide range of business fields, including banking, finance and risk management, supply chain and marketing management, and sales and leadership. Just as the coursework in those major subjects and fields is structured to provide students with in-depth knowledge and specialised skills, so too is this international management major subject. It is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of global practices across a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary business fields.