International Management
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Fernstudium Master International Management (M.A.) at Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg is a distance-learning master’s program designed for international career paths. The program focuses on leadership and management skills alongside topics such as international economics, policy, and laws.
The program is offered with 120 credits and can be studied in a flexible format with a study duration of 24 or 32 months and free extensions. According to the university, the program has no NC (no admission restriction).
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Understanding International Management (basics of general management in an international context)
- Einführung in das Management (introductory management module)
- International Economy, Policy and Laws (international economic, political and legal foundations)
- Intercultural Negotiation (skills for negotiating across cultures)
- International Financial Reporting (international accounting and reporting fundamentals)
- Supply Chain Management (international supply chain perspectives)
- Internationales Wirtschafts- und Kartellrecht (economic law and competition law)
- International Leadership (leadership in international contexts)
- Future Project: Global Visions (developing concepts, models and trends for future international management)
- International Marketing (international marketing management)
- International Management Master-Thesis (Master’s thesis)
Curriculum
120 CP master's with compulsory core modules and a master thesis (as published in Euro-FH module & credits overview).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Understanding International Management and core foundations | Einführung in das Management | 6 | 30 |
| International Financial Reporting | 6 | |||
| Global Talent Management | 6 | |||
| Supply Chain Management | 6 | |||
| International Marketing | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | International Economy, Policy and Law plus international negotiation and strategy | Wirtschaftsbeziehungen im Kontext der internationalen Politik | 6 | 30 |
| Intercultural Negotiation | 8 | |||
| Sustainability, Environment and Structure Policy | 8 | |||
| Internationales Wirtschafts- und Kartellrecht | 8 | |||
| Semester 3 | International Leadership and future-oriented management projects | Responsible Management | 10 | 38 |
| Leadership and Performance Management | 6 | |||
| International Management | 8 | |||
| International Management | 8 | |||
| Internationales Seminar | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Advanced business and thesis phase | Digitale Geschäftsmodelle und Strategien | 6 | 40 |
| Future Project: Global Visions | 8 | |||
| Master-Thesis | 16 | |||
| International Leadership | 10 | |||
| Total | All modules listed for the 120-credit version (including Master-Thesis) in the Euro-FH module & credits overview. | 120 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You build leadership and management skills for international business environments, helping you qualify for roles that require managing cross-border project teams and stakeholders.
- You develop competence in international economy, policy, and laws, supporting career paths that need business judgment alongside regulatory understanding.
- You strengthen your finance and reporting foundation through International Financial Reporting, which helps you speak and think in a management-focused, data-informed way for decision-making roles.
- You gain internationally applicable skills in talent and leadership areas (including Global Talent Management and International Leadership) that support progression into management and people-leadership roles.
- You develop practical, forward-looking strategy thinking through the Future Project: Global Visions, preparing you for change-management and innovation-focused career steps.
- You can position yourself for international category/product/business manager roles and leadership roles in international organizations or international project teams after completing the master’s degree.
Employability rate
International Management master’s graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady hiring demand for management, leadership, and international business skill profiles.
Together, these figures point to generally stable career prospects, especially when you combine your degree with practical work experience and international project exposure.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a completed first academic degree from a recognised institution and should also meet the programme requirement of relevant professional experience. |
| Higher secondary / A-Level | Master-level admission requires a completed first degree; higher-secondary certificates alone are not published as sufficient entry qualification for this programme. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The programme states that admission is for applicants with a completed first degree and relevant experience, with business-related backgrounds commonly aligning with the International Management subject areas. |
Language requirements
For the Euro-FH Master Fernstudium International Management (M.A.), international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at level C1. The entire study programme is delivered in English, and you should be able to read and understand academic texts in English and write fluently in English.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 5280 / per semester | Tuition fees listed for the program are per semester. The university also states that tuition fees for non-EU nationals may vary. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time |
Proof of financial resources
Euro-FH requires international students to submit the standard financial proof needed for studying in Germany. The exact amount and approved types of proof are typically based on the German immigration guidance for student residence permits.
- Blocked account (Sperrkonto) as a common form of financial proof for studying in Germany
- Other standard bank/financial documentation required for the German student visa/residence permit process, if published by official immigration guidance
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS supports postgraduate study in Germany for eligible applicants and funds listed DAAD-recognised master’s courses. The scheme is development-related and is open to qualified applicants who meet DAAD’s EPOS eligibility criteria (including relevant professional experience). |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and eligibility details
Review the programme admission requirements for international applicants, especially English proficiency expectations and the requirement of a completed first degree plus relevant professional experience. Prepare your CV and digital copies of your university transcripts and degree certificate. Also ensure you have the required identification document and prepare a clear document set before applying.
Submit your online application to Euro-FH
Complete the university’s application process for the International Management (M.A.) master programme and upload the required documents in digital form. Ensure your transcript and degree certificate copies are readable and complete. Submit your application within the published intake/application window for the next start date.
Complete remaining requirements after submission
After application submission, follow any further instructions provided by Euro-FH regarding processing and documentation checks. If admissions requests additional information, respond promptly to avoid delays. Keep track of your application status until a decision is issued.