Global Business Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

If you’re seeking a career in internationally operating companies and want to solve management tasks economically and future-oriented, the Master of Arts in Global Business is the perfect fit for you! This four-semester Master’s programme is designed for innovative individuals who aspire to market their ideas globally and establish their own businesses. It equips students with the necessary technical, methodological, and personal skills for professional success, with a special emphasis on the retail and consumer goods industry, production, and life science.

This English-language programme is tailored for those who have already completed a degree in economics or related fields and wish to broaden and deepen their competencies in Global Business and Transformation. It prepares students for future management roles in internationally operating organisational units. Students can choose between two specialisations: Global Supply Chain Management and Transformation Management and Future Business, allowing them to prepare for future tasks in a global competitive environment.

One unique feature of this Interdisciplinary Master’s Degree is its division into four semesters, offering students the flexibility to engage in other activities alongside their studies. This enables additional language courses in German and fosters intercultural competencies.

With the subject areas Future Business Practices and International Business Management, this programme offers advanced research opportunities. It aims to develop cross-cultural management skills and prepare students for entrepreneurship in Global Business. Whether you’re interested in taking business courses, pursuing a career in business, exploring global marketing, or gaining international experience, our Global Business Master's programme is designed to help you succeed in the global marketplace.

THI Business School is AACSB-accredited! THI Business School was the first of its kind in Bavaria to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This makes us one of the approximately six per cent of all business schools worldwide that have achieved this prestigious status.

The Global Business programme is a postgraduate Master's programme with a total of four semesters. The programme combines in-depth academic studies with practical examples.

The main contents of the first and second semesters are "Global Business" and "Intercultural Competences", which are complemented by voluntary language courses (German). In the third semester, depending on the previously selected focus, "Supply Chain Management (SCM)" or "Transformation Management and Future Business (TMFB)", the content is deepened. Upon completion of the Master's thesis, which is written in the fourth semester, students receive the academic degree "Master of Arts", which enables them to start a career in internationally active business enterprises, in self-employment or in an advanced research programme.

The individual study contents ("modules") are shown in the following overview. Details and descriptions of the individual subjects can be found in the module handbook.

THI Business School is AACSB-accredited! THI Business School was the first of its kind in Bavaria to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This makes us one of the approximately six per cent of all business schools worldwide that have achieved this prestigious status.

Internship and semester abroad:
The study programme is designed in a way so that students can take part in a voluntary internship or semester abroad.

Programme admission requirements

• Requirements include an economic oriented Bachelor's degree from a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or an equivalent qualification from a university in Germany or abroad. A certificate must be submitted as proof. The examination committee decides on equivalence.
• A successfully completed selection procedure
  (The requirements and design of the procedure are explained in Appendix 2 of the Study and Examination Regulations.)
• Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language (level B2 of the Common European Framework)

For general information, please see: https://www.thi.de/en/international/studies/application.

The Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt can only make a legally binding decision about your eligibility for your desired study programme after reviewing the documents you submit with your application. We can’t provide a definitive assessment or evaluate your chances of acceptance until we have your full application, including your educational history.

Furthermore, it is possible to find out if you’re qualified to study in Germany before applying. Detailed information is available at the following link: www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission.

Additionally, you can find out about the qualification requirements via the study and examination regulations (=Studien- und Prüfungsordnung = SPO). Find these on the following page under the respective statutes: https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/university-management/legal-department/.

Thank you for your understanding. You are very welcome to apply, and we will check your application documents.

All students will have to pay a student union fee of 82 EUR per semester.

In addition to tuition fees, students face the following fixed monthly living costs:

- Health insurance: approx. 150 EUR

- Liability insurance: approx. 10 EUR

- Accommodation: approx. 500 to 650 EUR

- Internet and mobile phone: approx. 25 EUR

- Food: approx. 200 to 300 EUR

- German TV/radio fee: approx. 19 EUR

- Public transport (Deutschlandticket 2026): approx. 43 EUR

Beyond these fixed costs, additional expenses will vary depending on individual needs, such as travel to visit family or participation in leisure activities. 

Additionally, don’t forget potential unforeseen costs, such as the need for a new laptop or mobile phone, etc.

Usually, non-EU students are required to provide proof of sufficient financial means with a blocked account for visa purposes. It should contain approx. 992 EUR per month for up to 12 months.

Whether you can work alongside your studies depends on several factors. At the beginning, it is advisable to focus on your studies and adjust to a new academic and cultural environment. Studying abroad can be challenging due to different learning cultures and the need to catch up on course content.

International students are required to take part in a programme preparing them for the German labour market.

A good command of German at least B2 level is essential for employment opportunities. Students are therefore encouraged to invest time in learning German.

After the first year, students may consider taking on a part-time job. Specialist skills are required to work as a student trainee.

Furthermore, non-EU citizens only have a limited work permit in Germany (see Study and work).

theThere are different scholarship opportunities for enrolled students in Germany. However, it is very important to understand that scholarships are highly competitive, limited in number, and never guaranteed. Students must ensure they can finance their studies independently and should not rely on receiving a scholarship. Most programmes focus on excellent academic performance, personal engagement, or specific qualifications; financial need is often not the main criterion. Some national scholarships also require German language skills (often B2 level).

THI offers its own scholarship opportunities for international students once a year, announced through the university’s communication channels. For example, the Deutschlandstipendium supports high-performing, committed students regardless of their financial situation.

There are several major national foundations with extensive selection processes for which the university provides guidance and support.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt provides a comprehensive range of counselling and career services, including workshops designed to prepare students for the German labour market. These cover key topics such as application training, CV writing and interview skills.

After graduation, our graduates stay connected with the university and their study group through the Alumni Network.

For further information, please visit our website: https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/organisation/career-service-student-counselling.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt does not run any student residence halls / dorms. You will have to start looking for accommodation on your own as soon as possible. At least 500 EUR per month should be budgeted for accommodation.

Here are some facts about finding accommodation in Ingolstadt or Neuburg.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) is an institution that specialises in business and technology and is characterised by innovative study concepts and modern facilities. We are currently training over 8,500 students in more than 75 study programmes in engineering, computer science, business, life sciences and sustainability.
Our students will graduate as sought-after specialists and managers. An extremely dynamic and successful region with a distinctly strong economic structure provides for excellent framework conditions. The relatively small student body guarantees individual guidance, a familial atmosphere, and close cooperation between students and professors.
One of the core features of studying at our university is its orientation towards practical application. Internships and projects, as well as continuous cooperation with regional companies, are fundamental components of every study programme.
The Ingolstadt campus was completed in 1999, and a new tract of buildings opened in 2014. In 2021, the Neuburg campus opened its doors with its Faculty of Sustainable Infrastructure. Modern equipment and facilities create an atmosphere that adds to students' success and enjoyment. Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt is proud of its commitment to offer the highest possible level of quality in research and education. It is possible to explore Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt by visiting the interactive 360° THI campus tour.

The campus is only a short walk from Ingolstadt's appealing old city. The view from the lecture halls is of a castle and other medieval buildings. Ingolstadt lies in the centre of Bavaria, one of the most prosperous German federal states, and it is only an hour by car from the metropolitan areas of Munich and Nuremberg. The opportunities to take part in leisure activities in the area — which is close to the Alps as well as to the beautiful Altmühl valley — are unlimited. With the headquarters of Audi (the international automotive company) and a large number of innovative corporations in the city, Ingolstadt is proud to be one of the strongest economic regions in Germany. Opportunities to participate in sports activities are provided by the university as well as by various amateur and competitive sports clubs. Bavarian charm and the Bavarian way of life — including summer evenings in beer gardens and the diverse cultural events on offer — make daily life in Ingolstadt particularly attractive for students.