M.A. Global Business and Leadership

• Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 120
• Duration: 4 semesters/2 years
• Location: Heidelberg

The Master’s programme in Global Business and Leadership will enable you to gain the key transferable skills required in the labour market, allowing you to act independently and successfully: from the theoretical foundations of international management, leadership, strategic management and social research (market research) to leading intercultural teams. Last but not least, you will have the opportunity to apply all the skills gained during our teaching/learning events and in exchange with our practice partners. You will learn the foundations of strategic management, get an in-depth understanding about leadership (including psychological aspects) and social research (market research), and apply this theory to practical problems.

With a clear focus on leadership and management functions in companies, and against the backdrop of increasing labour mobility, completing this programme is the perfect way to start your career in a globalised world. Launch your career in Germany, Europe or on another continent: your management skills and the experience gained with your fellow students from all over the world will put you one step ahead of other applicants. If you are keen to implement your business model after graduation, our Founder Institute will support you.

1st semester

1. Introduction to Business Administration I — 6
2. Marketing Management — 6
3. Introduction to Business Administration II — 6
4. Business Research Methods — 6
5. Accounting — 6

2nd semester

1. Introduction to Leadership — 6
2. Leadership I – Essentials — 6
3. Global Finance Management — 6
4. Leadership II – Contemporary — 6
5. Operations Management — 6

3rd semester

1. Internship long — 30
2. Internship short — 24
3. Study Abroad — 24
4. Organisational Behaviour — 6
5. Entrepreneurship — 6

In the 3rd semester, you have the choice between internship long, internship short or study abroad. If you opt for the internship long, you will complete this over the entire 3rd semester (30 ECTS). If you would prefer to complete the internship short OR study abroad, you must attend another additional module.

4th semester

1. Master Colloquium — 6
2. Master Thesis — 24

Today, soft and social skills are crucial in addition to hard skills and expertise. That's why SRH University's innovative, successful, and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly to projects and your future career—for a clear competitive advantage.

Two degrees mean more career opportunities, a potentially higher starting salary and additional skills that are in high demand on the market. In a dual degree programme, you study at SRH University and at a partner university abroad. Graduates of the dual degree programme receive two academic degrees - one degree per country.

To apply for the Master's programme in Global Business and Leadership, you need to provide

• Bachelor's degree
• Letter of motivation
• Secondary School Certificate
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae with a current passport photo
• Copy of your identity card or passport

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required