Expertise and diplomacy
This master's degree programme prepares students to deal with complex systems in a globalised economy and society. To this end, we not only provide in-depth knowledge of international economic relations, but also intercultural competence. "Cultural Diplomacy aims to facilitate and improve relations and cooperation between different countries and cultures. International business in combination with cultural diplomacy opens up new horizons!
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International Business Management (BA) (IBM)
International Business (BA) (IBW)
Academic coordinator IEBCD & IRCD programmes
Programme content and structure
In addition to lectures and seminars, the focus of this course is on exchange and communication. We discuss current international topics with specialists from the fields of international relations, economics, communication, politics, human rights, culture, peacebuilding, multilateral diplomacy, conflict resolution and development.
Entry requirements
For admission to the programme, applicants must demonstrate a level of English that allows them to study in this language (B2 level of CEFR and IELTS 6.0 or equivalent level in other tests)
Participation in a detailed introductory interview may be requested.
Download file:There is no enrollment for EBCD. Students are registered in the programme at Furtwangen University as external, non-enrolled students in accordance with Download file:Section 33 of the Higher Education Act (LHG) (External Examinations).
Tuition fees
There are different tuition fees for the two options Regular or Fast Track:
Regular (four semesters):
The costs total €12,000: €6,000 before the first semester and €6,000 before the third semester
Fast Track (three semesters):
The costs total €9,000: €4,500 before the start of the first semester and €4,500 before the second semester
Section 5 Reimbursement of the fee schedule and regulations
If studies are discontinued during a semester, the fee will be reimbursed provided the lecture period has not yet started at the time of discontinuation.
Information on reimbursement can be found in the Download file:Fee schedule and regulations, under Section 5 Reimbursement.
What's covered
- Download file:General Master SPO
- Download file:SPO EBCD 1 (short track)
- Download file:SPO EBCD 2 (normal track)
- Download file:EBCD Fee schedule and regulations
- Download file:Admission and examinations regulations
- Download file:EBCD Module descriptions
- Download file:EBCD Learning outcomes & qualification objectives
Special features
Our cooperation partner - The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
The ICD was founded in 1999 with the aim of promoting peace and stability in the world by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. The ICD is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in the international and cultural capital of Germany, Berlin. The ICD believes that intercultural and intracultural relationships can be strengthened, maintained and promoted through dialogueand therefore aims to bring people from all walks of life together to start this dialogue. This leads to better understanding and greater trust between cultures, prevents misunderstandings, improves communication and cooperation and helps to reduce the likelihood of socio-cultural conflicts.
Your career prospects
Start your international career
The degree programme prepares our students for careers in various fields, for example as experts in international relations, politics and culture, cultural studies, business and the financial sector. Your expertise is particularly in demand at governmental and non-governmental institutions with international responsibilities and in international business. Look forward to exciting opportunities worldwide!
Events
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