Your Future in Global Trade Management
The cooperative Master’s program Global Trade Management – cooperative (M.A.) combines academically grounded study with your professional work at a globally oriented partner company. In this English-taught program, you will deepen your business administration knowledge with a focus on foreign trade and global business relations. You will explore global markets, cross-border business processes, and strategies for the internationalization of companies. In doing so, you will learn to analyze, design, and further develop international business activities with a view to the future.
What makes the cooperative model special is the close integration of university and company. You can apply the knowledge you gain in your studies directly in your day-to-day work. At the same time, you bring specific questions from your company into courses, projects, and workshops. This way, you engage with current developments in global trade and transfer academic findings directly to real business and corporate situations. Compulsory elective modules allow you to set your own areas of specialization and tailor your studies to the requirements of your field of work.
The program’s global focus is reflected not only in English as the language of instruction, but also in the diverse composition of the student body. Interaction with people from different countries and with diverse academic and cultural backgrounds opens up new perspectives on global economic relations and markets. You can bring the experience and skills you gain directly into your professional work.
With your degree, you will be ideally prepared for specialist and management roles in a wide range of fields. Possible areas of work include global management, foreign trade and international commerce, consulting, and other business areas with cross-border activities.
Study Plan
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1st Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Strategies of Internationalization
5 ECTS -
1st Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Business Psychology
5 ECTS -
1st Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Leadership & Intercultural Management
5 ECTS -
1st Semester, , 30
ECTS.
International Economics
5 ECTS -
1st Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Foreign Trade Operations
5 ECTS -
1st Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Project and Change Management
5 ECTS
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2nd Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Compulsory Elective Module I
5 ECTS -
2nd Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Compulsory Elective Module II
5 ECTS -
2nd Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Compulsory Elective Module III
5 ECTS -
2nd Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Global Market Reseach & Data Analytics
5 ECTS -
2nd Semester, , 30
ECTS.
E-Commerce
5 ECTS -
2nd Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Foreign Trade Consulting
5 ECTS
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3rd Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Placement Semester
30 ECTS (does not apply to the 3-semester Study Plan)
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4th (3rd) Semester, , 30
ECTS.
Master's Thesis
30 ECTS
The modular structure of the program brings together the individual areas of study into a structured course of study. Each module is worth a specific number of credits (ECTS). To successfully complete the Master’s program, you need 90 ECTS in the three-semester program without a placement semester or 120 ECTS in the four-semester program with a placement semester.
For details on the program structure, please see the Curriculum and the Module Catalog.
Global Trade Management – cooperative (M.A.) at a glance: A concise overview of the program’s Curriculum, Application Process, Admission Requirements, and other important information.
The program uses a decentralized application process.
Additional information about applying and the application process is available on the Student Services website.
Application Deadlines
- December 15 for programs beginning in the summer semester
- June 15 for programs beginning in the winter semester
Admission Requirements
All information on the admission requirements for applying is clearly summarized in the Documents section, where you can download the information as a PDF.
The overview includes, among other things, information on the required university degrees, language skills, and supporting documents that must be submitted.
Combine Theory and Practice with Strong Business Partners
Our partner companies give you the opportunity to apply your business knowledge directly in practice. This allows you to gain professional experience and get to know different areas of a company during your studies.
Ready for the Next Step?
The Master’s program in Global Trade Management builds on your business administration knowledge with a focus on international markets, global trade, and strategic management. It provides the expertise you need for international business processes, global value chains, and a wide range of career opportunities.
Our Cooperative Partner Companies
Around 30 companies are already partnering with the International Business Administration (IBA) department in our cooperative degree programmes, ranging from logistics and retail to IT, consultancy, industry and research.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Martin Keim
Program Director
Lara Behr
Team Master