MSc International Business Economics at Ilmenau University of Technology

Research-oriented programme that gives students the methodological tools to analyse economic and social problems in economics, social sciences and (international) communication, and to develop well-founded solutions. It opens fields in science, business and politics.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic Sciences and Media  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 credit points  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught; double degree with France possible  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October)  |  Location: Ilmenau, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

International business administration (for example B2B marketing, science and technology marketing, strategic management and entrepreneurship, supply chain and closed loop management), international economics (competition, strategy and institutions, media economics, economic policy, innovation economics, international trade), international communication (intercultural communication, strategic risk management and crisis communication, media management and communication theories), a research seminar for graduates, general electives and languages, and the master's thesis.

Career pathways

Fields include international project management, sales management and key accounts, business development, marketing and media management, product management, management consulting, company management, human resources management, company analysis, investment banking, and science and research.

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