How to make international business organisations work? You need excellent data analysis and cross-cultural management skills, as well as global brand and project management competencies. This is what this management programme tries to give you.
General info
| February 2025 | September 2025 | |
| Duration of study period | 3 semesters* | 3 semesters* |
| Starting date | February** | September** |
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Tuition fee per semester in Vienna (payable for the first 2 semesters only) |
€ 5,900 | € 6,400 |
| Tuition fee for the full programme | € 11,800 | € 12,800 |
| One-off registration fee for non-EU citizens | € 900 | € 900 |
| Degree awarded by | The University of Buckingham | The University of Buckingham |
| Campus | Vienna | Vienna |
| Admission criteria | first or second class Bachelor's degree in any field of study | first or second class Bachelor's degree in any field of study |
| Language of tuition | English | English |
*The 3 semesters consist of 2 on-campus semesters and 1 dissertation writing semester
**The start of each MSc programme depends on a sufficient number of students (at least 7 students per programme).
Programme Content
MSc in International Management attracts a culturally diverse mix of international students. It is an ideal choice if you want to progress in your career from entry-level to a managerial position. Graduates go on to pursue a variety of successful careers in corporate organisations or perform managerial roles in smaller and medium-sized organisations throughout the world.
Curriculum
Please find the curriculum here.*
* IBS reserves the right to change the curriculum, subject to approval by The University of Buckingham.
Programme Specification
Please find the programme specification here.*
Knowledge & Understanding
Upon graduation, students should be equipped with
- global economic and managerial issues as they relate to strategic decision making;
- contemporary issues related to the dynamics of international business, including the phenomenon of globalization;
- practical implications of international business theories regarding the external and internal operations of multinationals;
- appropriate techniques to deal with complex issues critical to the success of multinational firms
Disciplinary & Professional Skills
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- create an opportunity for students to enter line and staff management positions in companies and develop international managerial skills.
- study, review, and put into practice both the “tried and tested” techniques and the latest concepts in the field of international management.
- develop a critical awareness of the global business environment and the relevant tools required to make a business or organisation successful in an increasingly competitive world.
- develop students’ ability to critically evaluate a range of management issues and offer viable solutions to problems.
- provide students with an understanding of methods and techniques that they can effectively apply both in a multinational company setting and an SME environment.
- develop international managers, skilled in interpersonal and cross-cultural communications, and equipped with up-to-date knowledge on international management.
- create a global and strategic mindset and to develop sensitivity to learning from other cultures.
- build an appreciation in students of the need to continuously develop skills and knowledge throughout their careers.
Career Opportunities
This programme offers valuable preparation for anyone contemplating a career in general management and is an ideal step towards graduate-level employment, especially if you want to progress your career from an entry-level to a management position.
Current graduates are employed at the middle management level by multinational corporations such as IBM, GE, or Alcoa-Köfém; or by ministries/government agencies.
Application deadline for the September intake 2024:
- 31 August 2024
Should you have further questions regarding the admissions procedure kindly contact us at info@ibsvienna.com