Program details

Global Business Development

Kempten University of Applied Sciences · Kempten, Germany

DAAD-8415MasterInternational Business Administration

Kempten (Allgäu)

English

Language of Instruction

Oct, Apr

Available Intake(s)

Course Overview

Would you like to expand your skills in the area of Global Business Development? Would you like to gain deeper insight into global expansion strategies, international market management, and product development? Would you like to prepare to take on a leadership role? The Global Business Development Master of Arts (MA) accredited Master's programme offers a range of modules with a strong focus on new markets and business development in an international context. In a rapidly changing business environment, competencies to understand major trends like digitalisation, globalisation, and sustainability are crucial. The curriculum covers managing creativity, managing innovation, working in international (virtual) teams, analysing business models, developing business ideas, and coping with challenges such as climate change, for example via applying circular economy models. For more than ten years, we have been cooperating closely with dedicated international partners. The curriculum is taught completely in English and has a duration of three semesters; it covers 90 ECTS. The first two semesters are dedicated to lectures, seminars, and projects, whereas the third semester is for writing the thesis (in most cases in cooperation with a company). International students are especially welcome in our Master's programme and should feel encouraged to apply. As a graduate of our Global Business Development Master's programme, you will be prepared for leadership positions at international companies and can focus on identifying new business opportunities and defining strategic approaches to new markets.

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Curriculum

The Global Business Development Master's programme takes three semesters. It consists of two semesters of lectures and project-based learning and a third semester, which is primarily dedicated to completing your Master's thesis. The course of study is mostly application oriented and very focused on practice. The Master's thesis can be done at a company in cooperation with a professor from Kempten University of Applied Sciences. Two major courses are international projects with excursions to Tenerife (Spain) and Lodz (Poland). One major course takes place in collaboration with our partner universities in Lapland (Finland) and Northern Ireland (UK). Students have the option to go abroad for an additional semester before writing the Master's thesis. PDF Download | International guest lecturers Specialist literature in other languages Training in intercultural skills Courses are led with foreign partners Content-related regional focus | German language courses: Yes | English language courses: No

Costs & Support

Fees & Contributions

102 EUR social service fee per semester (includes a mobility ticket)

Scholarship

Accommodation

Reasonably priced accommodation in student residences and in the private housing market makes the choice of studying in Kempten very attractive. Information on student accommodation can be found on the Internet at https://www.hs-kempten.de/en/studienbeginn/living-in-kempten, and good offers for shared flats in the private housing market can be found at http://www.wg-gesucht.de.

Mode of study

Less than 50% online

Pace of course

Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)

Costs of living

900 EUR per month (estimated)

German language skills

No minimum language level required

Tuition fees per semester

The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: non-EU countries 500 EUR

Tuition fee exemptions apply to

Students from partner universities

Language requirements exemptions

Please find details on the course website.

More information on tuition fees

Please find more details on this website.

Special promotion / funding of the programme

Other (e.g. state level)

Support available to students with dependants or children

On-campus childcare facility

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

Welcome event Buddy programme Accompanying programme Specialist counselling

Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire programme)

Yes, compulsory

Document Checklist

This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Germany is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.

PassportEvery university and every immigration authority identifies you by your passport, and most require six months of validity beyond your stay.
10th MarksheetYour secondary record is the first rung of the ladder every admissions office reads.
Statement of Purpose (SOP)Almost every university outside direct-entry undergraduate systems asks you to explain, in your own words, why this course.
Letters of Recommendation (LOR)Postgraduate admissions rely on an academic or professional reference; the number varies by programme.
Resume / CVPostgraduate applications are assessed on work and research history as well as marks.
English Proficiency Test Score ReportUniversities and immigration authorities both need evidence you can study in English.
Standardized Test Score Report (GRE / GMAT)CheckNo immigration authority sets a GRE or GMAT requirement; only the university does.
Proof of Funds / Financial StatementEvery study destination requires evidence you can pay tuition and live for at least a year. The amount is set by the destination and changes -- check the current figure before you prepare this.
Health / Medical InsuranceCheckFew destinations let an international student enrol without health cover.
APS CertificateGermany pre-verifies Indian certificates through the German Embassy's evaluation centre in New Delhi; without the APS certificate no student visa is issued.
Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) ConfirmationGermany requires a year of living costs to be parked and released monthly so you cannot run out mid-semester.
Letter of Admission (Zulassungsbescheid)The visa exists only to let you take up a place you already hold, at a university or at a Studienkolleg.
uni-assist application or VPD (Vorpruefungsdokumentation)Checkuni-assist converts your Indian grades to the German scale so the university does not have to.
Travel Health Insurance covering the first 90 daysThe visa is issued against an insurance start date; German statutory student insurance then takes over at enrolment.
MEA Apostille on Indian Academic DocumentsCheckAn apostille is how an Indian certificate becomes legally recognisable abroad without an embassy stamp.
LRS Form A-2 and PAN for fee remittanceAn Indian resident cannot wire tuition or living costs abroad without filing Form A-2 and quoting a PAN.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Global Business Development?

Global Business Development is a Master program in International Business Administration offered by Kempten University of Applied Sciences in Kempten, Germany.

What is the tuition fee for Global Business Development?

Tuition fees for this program can vary by intake and are best confirmed with a GCQ360 counsellor.

What are the entry requirements for Global Business Development?

Minimum qualification required: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration or a related field Preliminary review documentation (VPD) by uni-assist.

What English language test scores are required for Global Business Development?

A minimum TOEFL score of 78.0 is required for this program.

Is GRE or GMAT required for admission to Global Business Development?

No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.

When is the application deadline for Global Business Development?

Available intakes include: .

Are scholarships available for Global Business Development?

This specific program does not list a dedicated scholarship, but GCQ360 can help you explore other funding and scholarship options at Kempten University of Applied Sciences.

What is the study mode and language of instruction for Global Business Development?

This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Kempten (Allgäu) campus.

Is work experience, an internship, or a thesis required for Global Business Development?

This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.

Can GCQ360 help me apply to Global Business Development?

Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Global Business Development at Kempten University of Applied Sciences, Kempten, Germany.