MBA in International Business
Krems an der Donau, Austria
DURATION
3 up to 4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 23,900 *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* the fees do not include any taxes, travel or accommodation costs, The program duration is: 4 semesters (blended learning) 3 semesters (full-time)
Introduction
Boost your international career
International Business presents a captivating, dynamic, and interdisciplinary challenge in management and leadership. It encompasses intricate economic opportunities and challenges that arise from global markets and the actions of organizations worldwide.
This MBA Program, specializing in “International Business,” aims to enrich students’ understanding of the economic facets of globalization and seeks to enhance their managerial expertise associated with international business.
The Program
The modules of the blended learning program are taught in English over two years. The face-to-face units onsite foster an intensive exchange of knowledge and experiences with renowned faculty members and professionally experienced fellow students from international organizations.
Students study timewise based on a fixed schedule of all modules over 4 semesters.
The evaluation of the students ‘learning process will be based on written coursework after each module and/or students 'participation in group work, discussions, and presentations.
All General Management modules and all International Business modules are offered onsite on Campus Krems whereas the study trip will lead students into global business ecosystems and new cultures.
It is possible to finalize the Certificate Program “International Business” first. Completed modules can then be credited towards the MBA continuing education program with a specialization in “International Business”.
Duration
- 18 days onsite – International Business (including the duration of one study trip)
- 34 days onsite – General Management
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Ideal Students
Academically qualified professionals with managerial experience in international organizations who want to master their interdisciplinary management challenges by investing in a strong academic background.
Admissions
Curriculum
Modular Structure
3 Specialization Modules "International Business" and Study Trip (24 ECTS):
- International Leadership and Business Dynamics
- International Finance and Supply Chain Dynamics
- International and European Business Law
- Study Trip to destinations such as Asia, Colorado, Lisbon, Washington DC, and Silicon Valley (availability of options may differ between terms)
Compulsory Modules "General Management" (36 ECTS):
- Controlling and Reporting
- Financial Management
- Strategy
- Marketing
- Managing People
- Business Ethics
- Managing Complexity
- Others
Elective Modules "General Management" (15 ECTS):
- Students select courses from the core curriculum, e.g., Transformative Management, Business Law, etc.
MBA-Thesis (15 ECTS)
Study Contents
The specialization modules offer state-of-the-art international business knowledge and help shape a mindset for operating in global ecosystems.
- Strategic management in volatile global environments
- Diversity management and leadership across cultures
- Communication, conflict management, and negotiation
- Foreign exchange markets and financial instruments
- Global supply chain management
- Artificial intelligence in global supply chains
- Principles of European and international business law
- International and European tax law
- International dispute solution
- Real-life case studies in complex eco-systems
ECTS Points: 90
Program Outcome
Graduates of the MBA Specialization Curriculum "International Business" are enabled to:
- Develop Strategies in a Dynamic Global Business Environment
- Critically Reflect on Their Management Style about the Diversity Requirements of International Companies
- Solve Legal Issues Against the Background of Different Legal Frameworks in a European and International Context
- Assess the Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Forms of Dispute Resolution in an International Business Context
- Evaluate International Financial Markets and Exchange Rate Risks
- Assess the Opportunities and Risks of Global Value Chains
- Transfer Central Theories of International Management to the Practical Context
Graduates of the MBA Core Curriculum are enabled to:
- Discuss Interrelationships Between the Core Disciplines of Business Administration and Aspects of Cross-Cutting Economic and Societal Issues
- Deal with Topic-, Function-, and/or Industry-Specific Contexts Within the Chosen Area of Specialization
- Categorize the Methods of Action Acquired in Business Practice by Dealing with the Theoretical Foundations and Linking Them with New Findings
- Apply Theoretical Knowledge from the Core Disciplines of Business Administration, Economically Relevant Societal Cross-Cutting Issues, and Their Chosen Specialization in Independent Planning and Implementation in Their Areas of Work and Projects as Managers
- Identify Key Cross-Sector Challenges and Develop Appropriate Approaches
- Explain Relevant Aspects of Gender and Diversity in Various Core Business Disciplines
- Analyze Their Personal and Professional Management Skills in Self-Reflection and Derive Potential for Development from This
- Systematically Develop Solutions to Practical Problems in an Original Written Paper Using the Knowledge They Have Acquired