Would you like to help shape the future of companies worldwide? The English-taught Master’s programme in International Business and Leadership (M.A.) at SRH University, with campuses in Heidelberg, Dresden, and Hamburg, prepares you optimally for leadership roles in international companies.
International Business and Leadership
From 2025 also at the Munich campus!
From 2025 also at the Munich campus!
All Facts at a Glance
Your career in global management
On the English-language Master's degree programme in International Business and Leadership, you will acquire in-depth knowledge in the key areas of international management, including business, leadership, global finance and operational management. The programme places great emphasis on a practice-oriented approach: case studies, projects and company internships prepare you specifically for management tasks in an international environment. Your communication and leadership skills are strengthened, as are your strategic and operational abilities. Depending on the location and duration of your studies, you will specialise in topics such as strategic management, international business development, financial management, intercultural leadership and human resource management. You will learn how to manage change processes and diversity in companies and develop sustainable business strategies. The programme is complemented by the opportunity to complete a semester or internship abroad to further develop your intercultural skills and gain valuable international experience.
Career in international leadership positions
The Master’s programme prepares you for a wide range of leadership positions. Graduates of this programme work worldwide in international corporations, consultancies, and start-ups. With your degree, the following career paths are open to you:
- International Business Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Global Marketing Manager
- HR Manager for international teams
- Supply Chain Manager
- Key Account Manager
- Project Manager for international projects
- Management Consultant
This hands-on course equips you to work in dynamic and multicultural environments and to apply your leadership skills effectively.
Your modules
The Master's programme in International Business and Leadership, offered in Heidelberg, Dresden, and Hamburg, equips you for the demands of the global business environment. Initially, you will gain expertise in areas such as Strategic Management, Marketing Management, the Economics of Globalisation, and Business Research Methods.
You will then progress to modules like Introduction to Leadership, Global Finance Management, and Operations Management, where you will enhance your leadership abilities and deepen your understanding of business processes.
A core component of the programme is the internship, providing valuable practical experience, while your studies culminate with the Master's thesis. Elective modules such as Organisational Behaviour and Entrepreneurship allow you to tailor your learning and best prepare for a career in an international setting.
We would be pleased to send you further information. The full curriculum is also available in the material.
Your curriculum
1st semester
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Strategic Management
6 -
Marketing Management
6 -
Economics of Globalisation
6 -
Business Research Methods
6 -
Accounting
6
2nd semester
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Introduction to Leadership
6 -
Global Finance Management
6 -
Leadership I - Essentials
6 -
Leadership II - Contemporary
6 -
Operations Management
6
Choose your modules according to your focus.
3rd semester
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Internship long
30 -
Internship short
24 -
Study Abroad
24 -
Case Study: Business Development Case or Leading Challenge
6
In the 3rd semester, you have the choice between internship long, internship short or study abroad. If you opt for the internship long, you will complete this over the entire 3rd semester (30 ECTS). If you would prefer to complete the internship short OR study abroad, you must attend a further additional module according to your chosen focus.
4th semester
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Master Colloquium
6 -
Master Thesis
24
1st semester
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Strategic Management
6 -
Marketing Management
6 -
Economics of Globalisation
6 -
Business Research Methods
6 -
Accounting
6
2nd semester
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Introduction to Leadership
6 -
Global Finance Management in Healthcare
6 -
Healthcare Management I: Management of Healthcare Institutions
6 -
Healthcare Management II: Public Healthcare Management
6 -
Operations Management in Healthcare
6
Choose your modules according to your focus.
3rd semester
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Internship long
30 -
Internship short
24 -
Study Abroad
24 -
Case Study: Healthcare Management
6
In the 3rd semester, you have the choice between internship long, internship short or study abroad. If you opt for the internship long, you will complete this over the entire 3rd semester (30 ECTS). If you would prefer to complete the internship short OR study abroad, you must attend a further additional module according to your chosen focus.
4th semester
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Master Colloquium
6 -
Master Thesis
24
1st semester
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Introduction to Leadership
6 -
Financial Management
6 -
Operations Management & Finance flow in Healthcare
6 -
Organization in Healthcare
6 -
Public Healthcare Management
6
2nd semester
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Master Colloquium
6 -
Master Thesis
24
Apply your skills in real life
Today, soft and social skills are crucial in addition to hard skills and expertise. That's why SRH University's innovative, successful, and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly to projects and your future career—for a clear competitive advantage.