Overview

Graduates of our International Business (Master's program) at TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences) are well-suited to meet this demand.

The four-semester Master's program in International Business (Master of Arts) aims at educating young business professionals who meet current employer demands. Our graduates are well-versed in the fields of international economics and business administration. The mandatory semester abroad is an excellent opportunity to gain international experience and acquire intercultural competence - crucial skills for an international career.

Accreditation

Program accredited until Sep 30, 2025

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Operative and Strategic International Marketing

Global Strategy

International Business Development

International Risk Management

Global Business Logistics

Quantitative Methods

Cross Cultural Management
Global Economics.

International Human Resource Management
International Business Law or Knowledge Management.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GMAT

500

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have a general interest in international business and economic relations as well as excellent English language skills since the program is taught entirely in English.
Letter of Motivation

Undergraduate degree (Bachelor's degree or higher) in the field of business and economics with an international focus or in another suitable field. The minimum required grade is 2.5/good (German grading system) or equivalent.

An international focus is given if the curriculum includes at least half of the following subject areas: international marketing, international finance, international human resources management, international economics, international corporate strategy, international cost accounting, international law, intercultural skills. Decisions on the suitability of a program are made by the Examination Board.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

670 EUR / year

≈ 670 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

670 EUR / year

≈ 670 EUR / year

Additional Details

Semester fee for the winter semester: €334.70
Semester fee for the summer semester: €303,30

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Graduates of our International Business (Master's program) at TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences) are well-suited to meet this demand.

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Köln

Funding

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