International Management, MA Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences

As a result of globalisation and the major digital, environmental and ethical challenges of our time, new skills for future professionals and managers become important.

In this Master’s degree programme, you will learn how to:

• approach current global challenges with an eye to the future,
• professionally and innovatively solve complex problems and
• implement solutions in a responsible and sustainable manner.

You will work in and manage teams of mixed languages and cultures.

Depending on your interests, you can specialise in subjects such as:

• Strategic Marketing Management
• Data Driven Business Management & Controlling
• Mindful Leadership
• Change Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Finance & Accounting
• European Economics & European Law
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• SAP
• Business Management
• International Business
• Human Resources Management
• International Sales Management
• Management Consulting
• Negotiations Within an International Surrounding
• Project Management
• Artificial Intelligence in Business
• Circular Economy & Closed-Loop Supply Chains

Strong relationships with numerous renowned regional and international companies will help you gain valuable practical experience from the very start of your Master’s degree programme.

Working in small groups, in a friendly atmosphere, individually mentored and coached by your professors, you will be directly involved in project work for companies in order to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills that extend far beyond the boundaries of specialist knowledge.

Learn more about the International Management programme and join our online info sessions! Register at www.th-rosenheim.de/info-sessions.

This Master’s degree programme has a modular structure. The standard period of study of three semesters (full-time study) is divided into two study semesters and one semester in which to write your Master's thesis.

Each semester, you can obtain 30 ECTS credits across 24 hours per week per semester ("Semesterwochenstunden") - this equates to 90 ECTS credits across the entire duration of the degree programme. In each of the two study semesters you will be offered one compulsory module (Business Management or International Business). The two compulsory modules cover key areas of course content – corporate management and internationalisation of companies. In addition, you will be offered a total of nine advanced required elective modules. From these nine, you can choose four modules that best suit your individual interests (ideally two required elective modules per study semester).

Master’s thesis

The third semester is reserved for writing your Master's thesis. This piece of academic work can incorporate both a theoretical and a practical task from the field of business administration or economics. As the degree programme is conducted in two languages, the Master's thesis can be written in German or English.

TH Rosenheim

With a university entrance qualification from abroad via uni-assist:
15 February – 30 May for a study start in October (winter semester)

With a German university entrance qualification via TH Rosenheim application portal:
15 April – 30 May for a study start in October (winter semester)

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification obtained in Germany or abroad with an overall grade of 2.5 or higher is required.

A2 German language certificate and B2 English language certificate have to be submitted until the end of application period.

More detailed information on the admission requirements is available at the course website.

97 EUR student union contribution per semester

Each student needs about 992 EUR per month to cover living expenses, student accommodation, health insurance and other related costs in Rosenheim. We recommend calculating approx. 11,904 EUR per year in total.

For international students from non-EU countries

Proof of financial resources / blocked account: With a blocked account, you can provide evidence that you have adequate financial resources during the visa application process. The presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 11,904 EUR. Please see the information from the Federal Foreign Office: www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/visabestimmungen-node/sperrkonto-seite.

A limited number of student jobs are available at TH Rosenheim (e.g. for lab work, research projects or other support functions). Students can find part-time jobs at regional companies or in Munich, which is a 35-minute train ride from Rosenheim. Basic knowledge of the German language significantly improves your chances of getting a student job.

Online job market at TH Rosenheim: You will find job postings on the internal online job market at TH Rosenheim.

More helpful tips: Our website also provides practical advice about working in Bavaria, Germany: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/working-in-bavaria.

Applying for jobs and starting your career

The Career Centre provides students and graduates with information and advice on applying for jobs, career planning and starting out in the world of work.

International students who need assistance with writing applications have the chance to arrange individual appointments in English and German.

Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim): To study at Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim) is to study in one of Germany’s most beautiful and economically attractive regions. With its high-quality and wide-ranging selection of degree programmes, excellent studying conditions, close links with industry and research, and a strong practical connection, our university offers a promising outlook – for studying, leisure time and careers. To help international students feel at home, the university offers a variety of services, such as German language courses and tutors assisting with everyday university life.

Five USPs for studying at TH Rosenheim:

• Low tuition fees for high-quality education
• Practice-oriented education with more than 100 laboratories
• A welcoming atmosphere with close contact between lecturers and students
• German language courses and career workshops for free
• Mountains on the horizon and leisure activities at every turn

Rosenheim is located in the south-eastern part of the German state of Bavaria. Situated in between the three larger cities of Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck, it is the centre of a prospering economic region with a population of about 100,000 inhabitants. The Bavarian capital of Munich is only 35 minutes away by train and offers a lot of very attractive companies and job opportunities. Studying at the Rosenheim campus means studying in beautiful surroundings in one of the most attractive regions in Germany – particularly in terms of quality of life and recreational activities. The Rosenheim campus is located in the city centre, just a 20-minute walk from the main station, and even has its own train stop. Art, tradition and culture can be found everywhere in Rosenheim. If you like nature and outdoor activities, you are just a stone's throw from the mountains and lakes where you can go hiking, swimming, sailing, skiing and much more. Chill out at the beach bar on the Chiemsee lake and enjoy beautiful sunsets on top of Germany's highest mountains.