International Business & Consulting - Strategic Management HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law)

The Master in International Business and Consulting - Strategic Management at HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law) is designed for graduates from Germany and abroad who have completed a first university degree (usually a Bachelor's degree) and would like to study for a postgraduate degree in an international group of students.

The programme prepares students for positions which require strategic, cross-functional competencies in companies who are active in the international arena, in consulting firms, or in international investment promotion bodies. This may concern for instance internal and external project management and consulting roles, team membership in strategy and change projects, and assistant positions to executives with global responsibilities.

Courses are predominately structured as interactive seminars and are taught in English. Teaching takes place in seminars in which students have close contact with the teaching staff and in which they are expected to play an active part.

The Master's programme is divided into three parts:

• First semester: foundational courses and specialisation
• Second semester: foundational courses and specialisation
• Third semester: Master's thesis (provided students do not take an additional internship semester)

The first semester modules are worth a total of 30 credit points. During the first semester, students extend their knowledge in particular areas and commence their specialisation.

The second semester modules - also worth 30 credit points - build on the first semester to provide additional specialised skills required for challenges in their future careers.

The two semesters are accompanied by a personal development module which provides a platform for individual self-reflection and competence development.

For students who do not take an internship semester (usually students with 210 credit points), the third semester is scheduled for completing the degree by submitting a Master's thesis and defending it in an oral exam. During the third semester, a research methodology seminar is provided to support work on the Master's thesis. The third semester is worth a total of 30 credit points.

Total credits after successful completion of the programme: 90 ECTS

For admission to the programme, 210 ECTS credit points are required. Applicants with 180 ECTS credit points will then be required to obtain the additional 30 ECTS credit points, for example, by completing an internship in the third semester. The programme will then last four semesters.

Applicants with a degree from an university abroad: 15 March - 15 May

Students with a Non-German Bachelor’s degree apply via uni-assist e. V.

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business Studies (or in a related subject with a focus on Business Studies)
• Evidence of having completed undergraduate courses in Strategic Management, Accounting and Controlling, and Operations Management (or equivalent topics), together worth at least 15 credit points
• Minimum of 210 ECTS credit points – applicants with 180 ECTS will be required to obtain an additional 30 credits, for example, in an integrated internship after the first two semesters and before the end of their studies.
• English language skills at least B2 level or higher
• Letter of motivation in English
• CV in English

In addition, if applicable:

• Professional experience in the field of study for at least one year
• GMAT / GMAT Focus with 600 points or above

Approx. 350 EUR per semester

Between 800 and 1,000 EUR monthly:
Student residence: 400 to 500 EUR
Health insurance: approx. 100 to 150 EUR

There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.

The German National Association for Student Affairs ("Studierendenwerk") and other institutions currently offer 15,600 rooms in student halls of residence throughout Berlin. Due to waiting lists, it is advised to get in contact with the service early on.

You can also look online for shared flats, e.g. here: www.wg-gesucht.de/en/.