Global Management M.A.

The English-taught Master’s program Global Management offers students a holistic approach towards management and provides a fundamental overview in the areas of sales, supply network management, operational excellence, digital marketing and global business strategies. Directed at graduates of a business-related bachelor’s program with an interest in international management topics, the program imparts knowledge in all management areas relevant for innovative international value chains.

Apart from theoretical knowledge, international managers also need intercultural competence and an in-depth understanding of the markets they are dealing with.

Therefore, our M.A. students spend the third semester doing a practical internship in an internationally operating company (e.g. in a marketing or HR department). The Master thesis is also project-based and written in cooperation with the company. Thus, you can immediately apply your knowledge and gain profound professional experience at the same time.

With this Master’s program, you

• have an in-depth and practice-oriented economics qualification preparing you for a management role in an international environment,
• are familiar with the techniques and technologies of digitalization and know how to employ them,
• understand the necessity for and how to use interdisciplinary collaboration for international value creating networks.

In addition, you benefit from

• easy and direct exchange with your professors (all with many years of international managerial experience),
• a modern and innovative lecture approach,
• valuable work experience and intercultural competence gained during the internship semester.

The Master’s program is based on an interdisciplinary concept. Current topics like innovation management, digital business and global governance are interconnected with classic concepts like key account management or value chain management in international companies.

Theoretical concepts and scientific methods are understood as a tool box to solve practical business challenges in an international context. All topics are discussed within the context of a digitalized and globalized world economy. Thus, students are equipped with an advanced set of skills and knowledge to act responsibly within the international supply chains.

Prior to their teaching assignment at Hof University, all professors held leading positions in international industry and commerce. This ensures a hands-on teaching approach and a practice-oriented learning experience in class.

The standard duration of the program is three semesters. During the first two semesters, you engage in practice-oriented coursework. In the third semester, you complete a mandatory internship of at least three months in a company and write your master's thesis.

Upon successful completion of the program, Hof University awards the academic degree Master of Arts (M.A.).

Semester 1 and 2:  Practice oriented theory

• International Digital Marketing
• Global Business Strategy
• Global Sales & Key Account Management
• Finance & Accounting in a Multinational Business
• International Value Chain Management
• Nations and Firms in a Globalized World
• Leadership and Change Management
• Marketing Research
• Business Process Management and Automation
• Operational Excellence & Innovation Management

Semester 3: Master's thesis and internship

• Master‘s thesis with an internationally operating company
• practical work-experience abroad (mandatory internship; at least 3 months)
• The internship must be completed in a country which is different from the student's nationality.

View detailed program structure
 

As a graduate, you...

• can confidently analyze the quality of international value chains and modulate them,
• are able to increase the value creation in companies by means of digitalization,
• have the skills to structure and lead cross-functional and multicultural teams,
• have excellent career perspectives for a leading position in internationally operating companies.

You are ready to work as

• Global Brand Manager
• Product Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Corporate Finance Manager
• Sales and Marketing Manager

Academic requirements

A business-oriented Bachelor’s degree (e.g. Business Management, International Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Informatics) from an accredited university;

• at least 210 ECTS or equivalent (depending on home country) in total and with a minimum of at least 110 ECTS in business-related subjects
• minimum grade 2,5 according to the German grading system (please provide a diploma supplement or similar documents that explain the grading system of your university/country)

Special regulations for applicants with less than 210 ECTS

Applicants with less than 210 credits (ECTS) can be accepted, but must make up the missing credits through a post-qualification:

• either through an internship (at least 900 hours / 6 months) (only possible if the internship was not yet recognised as a compulsory internship in the Bachelor's degree) or
• attending appropriate modules at Hof University.
• It is possible to combine the recognition of a shorter internship with the attendance of modules at the university.

For both alternatives, please calculate an additional (fourth) semester.

Language requirements

You need to prove your proficiency in English. This can be done with either of the following:

• TOEFL minimum 90
• IELTS 6.5 or above

In addition: Basic language skills in German, proven by official test score documents - minimum level A1

All applications must be done via our online application portal Primuss.

• The application period for winter intake is between April 15 and May 31.
• The application period for summer intake is between November 05 and November 30.
• An admission committee intensively scrutinizes all applications and decides about final admission. Admission letters will be issued in June for winter intake and December for summer semester intake.

If you acquired your university entrance certificate abroad, uni-assist must assess the certificate before you can send it to Hof University. We advise you to send your documents to uni-assist at least 4 weeks before our application deadline.

If you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact admission(at)hof-university.de.