In the first semester you will deepen and expand on important business management topics. This includes the International Financial Reporting module, which focuses on international accounting and is held in English. The module Managerial Economics deals with economic explanatory approaches to practical management challenges in a social and political context. The module Research Methods for Business Studies offers an in-depth treatment of the quantitative and qualitative research methods required for business studies. After completing Human Resources Management & Leadership, you will understand the concept of the employee life cycle and know the most important concepts for managing HRM in the company. The first semester is rounded off by learning to use practical Management Instruments on your own responsibility through the transfer of theory and practice.

In the second semester you will hear the Strategic Management module in English. Important strategic challenges are addressed here, such as M&A or the sharing economy. Supply Chain Management explains how supply chains can be designed, planned, controlled and monitored across companies. While Change Management deals with complex change processes with regard to specific topics, such as post-merger integration, Digital Economy introduces you to the basic concepts of these and IT-based business models. As part of an internship, you will independently work on a specific operational problem from one of the three focal points to be selected in the Company Project. Specialist concepts and instruments for the development of an implementable solution approach are to be applied.

In the third semester, a complex business simulation workshop is planned, which is of great importance for teaching an integrative way of thinking and uses English as the business language. This semester you will also choose your major field of study. In doing so, you will occupy three options of your focus and a fourth one from a different focus. The following modules are available:

• Marketing Management
  
  • Customer Centric Marketing
  • Advanced Digital Marketing
  • Brand Management
• Controlling & Finance
  
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Corporate Controlling
  • Controlling and Consulting
• Human Resources Management
  • Strategic HR Management and Implementation of Innovative HR Concepts
  • Leadership and HR Management in International Companies
  • Business Psychology and HR Consulting 

This semester the one-week international field trip to another cultural and economic area takes place as part of the International Management Seminar. A term paper is planned as proof of achievement. In addition, you will develop a detailed project proposal for your master's thesis as part of the Scientific Work in Practice module. This is followed by the actual preparation of the master's thesis.