Master of Science in International Business Management Mainz University of Applied Sciences
- Duration
- 3 semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Tuition fees
- 7,400 EUR
- Next application deadline
- 15 July 2027
- Language level required
- English: C1German: None
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- MSc
- Duration
- 3 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Part-time (study alongside work)
- Intake
- Winter semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- A Diploma supplement will be issued
- Yes
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
Language of instruction
Courses are held in English.
Programme description
Semester one with four core modules in Mainz: Innovation, Technology & Shared Value, Sustainable International Economics, Accounting and Data-Driven Decision Making
Semester two in London: Strategic Leadership & Organisational Change, Research Methods for Business, plus two out of these five options: Advanced Strategy Analysis, International Finance, Business & Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management
Pathway 1: Dissertation in Mainz (30 ECTS credits)
Pathway 2: Research Project in London and three extra electives
You will develop team-working skills through group projects, case studies, and other forms of collaborative work. The programme is completely taught in English.
Programme structure
Structure:
First semester: Mainz University of Applied Sciences, part-time blended learning (September to January)
Second semester: BBS in London (January to mid-May)
Third semester: Master's thesis period (May to August) under supervision in London
Mode of study
- 50/50 online and on-sitePhase of attendance: yes, compulsoryPace of course: instructor-led (specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
In cooperation with
Bayes Business School St. George, University of London
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Training in intercultural skills
- International guest lecturers
- Courses are led with foreign partners
Application and admission
Application period(s)
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
Not specified
|
15 July 2027
|
Academic admissions requirements
University Bachelor's degree (average at least 2.5 calculated into the German system, and 180 ECTS or a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience in a relevant field).
The Master's programme is a non-consecutive Master's in International Business. A Bachelor's degree in Business is not a prerequisite.
Language requirements
German language requirements
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
UNIcert® English
|
Total: UNIcert® III
|
TOEIC
|
Total: 800 / 990
|
TOEFL iBT (before 2026)
|
Total: 92 / 120
|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 6.5 / 9
|
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
| Applicants from | Tuition fee | |
|---|---|---|
All countries
|
7,400 EUR
|
Semester contribution
First semester Mainz: about 360 EUR
Cost of living
Mainz: about 800 EUR per month
London: about 1,000 EUR per month
Part-time employment
The MSc IBM combines part-time and full-time study. Block courses in Mainz will be conducted online one evening per week and on Saturday mornings, as well as two full-day workshops on Fridays or Saturdays in Mainz for each module.
Special promotion / funding of the programme
- Other (e.g. state level)
Living & services
Support for international students
- Welcome event
- Accompanying programme
- Cultural and linguistic preparation
Career advisory services
Career centre
Accommodation
Mainz
Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office ("Studierendenwerk") or on the private market. You will find detailed information about living and studying in Mainz on the website of the "Studierendenwerk": http://www.studierendenwerk-mainz.de.
The application deadline for student residence rooms is 15 June. Students are strongly advised to apply for accommodation with the "Studierendenwerk" even before they have received an acceptance letter from Mainz University of Applied Sciences.
Student residence rooms: A single room is approx. 400 EUR per month (depending on the type of accommodation).
Private housing can be found on the internet at: https://www.studenten-wg.de/.
London
Accommodation is available through the Accommodation Services at BBS.
About us
Mainz University of Applied Sciences
The Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Germany, has developed a dynamic research portfolio over many years. The courses are kept up-to-date by highly qualified staff who maintain strong links with employers, professional institutions, and public and private sector enterprises. Guest lectures and cutting-edge, practice-based projects enrich the curriculum, while continuously evolving research activity underpins teaching and learning. Currently, about 3,100 students are enrolled at our School of Business at Mainz University of Applied Sciences and more than 70 professors as well as 115 external lecturers from large companies ensure an excellent balance of theory and practice. Our students are our primary concern. This is why we offer them small study groups and direct links to leading companies situated in the Rhine-Main region. We take pride in our modern campus, which is an inspiring and creative place to study. Students benefit from exceptional computer services, very well equipped lecture and seminar rooms, vast research possibilities and long opening hours. All this is within easy reach of the centre of Mainz, a vibrant student city, as well as Frankfurt, Europe's financial centre.
Location
Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, with more than 212,000 inhabitants, has an impressive history and is more than 2,000 years old. As the centre of the Rhine-Main area, Mainz is well known for its friendliness and cosmopolitan outlook, which is best demonstrated during the carnival season. Mainz is also an important economic base for industry as well as a significant media centre (ZDF, SAT 1 and Südwestfunk radio and television channels are all based in Mainz). Mainz is twinned with Dijon (France), Watford (UK), Zagreb (Croatia), Valencia (Spain), Haifa (Israel), Erfurt (Thuringia), and Louisville (Kentucky, USA). Further information on the city of Mainz is available from the Tourist Information Centre Mainz: http://www.mainz.de.
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Contact
School of Business
- Name
- Prof Dr Claudia Hensel
- Address
- Lucy-Hillebrand-Straße 2, 55128 Mainz