Detailed information on the cost of the program can be found on the IPBS website. All students are required to pay a registration fee of €50 and a semester feе οf €199.30.
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Lead the Future – Study Global Management & Digital Competencies at ESB Business School
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
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Unparalleled Content: Navigate the Digital Age
Equip yourself with tools for strategic decision-making, guide organizational transformations, and develop data-driven solutions. From understanding financial risks in a global setting to transforming traditional supply chains into smart ones, this program ensures you're at the forefront of modern business practices.
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Two Countries, One Comprehensive Experience
Begin your academic journey at one of the esteemed international partner universities and conclude at ESB Business School in Reutlingen. This dual-country approach, combined with an all-English curriculum, offers a unique blend of diverse cultural insights and rigorous academic training.
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Take full advantage of an international setting
Students develop competencies for leading, working, and dealing effectively with people from many different backgrounds and in different types of organizations, especially in an international environment. By learning awareness of interpersonal skills they can develop skills that will be useful later in life (e.g., communication, influencing, resolving conflict, team skills, leadership skills, etc).
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Join the Elite: Be Part of the IPBS Legacy
With a commitment to excellence in international business education and a rich history of collaboration, IPBS ensures that its students receive a top-tier education, preparing them to excel in the global business landscape. → More Info
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Study at a top university
ESB Business School is one of the leading institutions for International Business Administration. With over 40 professors with practical experience and a strong team for teaching and research sharing their knowledge with a student body of 1,500+ students from 70 different nationalities, the school is able to develop leaders who shape global business practice and society responsibly.
Elevate your global management aspirations with the M.Sc. Global Management and Digital Competencies program. Whether you're eyeing a single or double degree, start your transformative journey in renowned institutions across France, Ireland, Italy, or Canada, and culminate at the prestigious ESB Business School in Reutlingen. Delivered entirely in English, this program is your gateway to a thriving management career in the digital era. With a strong emphasis on international exposure, you'll immerse yourself in diverse cultures and business practices, ensuring you stand out in the global marketplace. Learn how to shape your future with unparalleled global insights and digital expertise.
Target Groups
Curriculum
Study Mode
Career Prospects
Young bachelor graduates with a first work experience of max. 5 years work experience and a minimum of 4 business modules at the bachelor level (two of which must be from the quantitative area) looking for a master’s program that will provide them with an immersive international experience and equip them to become international business leaders in an era of digital disruption.
Unlock unparalleled academic and practical insights with a meticulously crafted curriculum designed to foster global leaders in the digital age.
Core Modules:
Statistics for Business: Dive into data-driven decision-making.
Data Analytics & Visualisation: Harness the power of data visualization tools.
International Finance & Risk Management: Navigate global financial landscapes with confidence.
Research Methods: Equip yourself with rigorous research techniques.
Electives (Mandatory):
Smart Operations Management: Streamline and optimize business processes.
Consulting Skills for Digital Transformation: Lead businesses into the digital age.
Leadership in a Digitalized World: Cultivate leadership skills for the modern era.
Business Ethics Day: A compulsory workshop focusing on ethical business practices.
Integrated Internship: Gain real-world experience (mandatory for students with 180 ECTS).
Final Phase:
Study Block 3: Dedicate yourself to a comprehensive Master Thesis, showcasing your accumulated knowledge and expertise.
The MSc Global Management and Digital Competencies program is structured into three study blocks. The first block is at a partner university in France, Ireland, Italy, or Canada, followed by the second in Reutlingen. The third block, dedicated to the Master Thesis, offers location flexibility. Benefit from small class sizes, ensuring close interaction with experienced lecturers and professionals, blending theory with best business practices.
Upon graduation, you'll possess a profound understanding of the global business environment, equipped with a robust business toolkit, digital proficiency, and leadership capabilities. This positions you to adeptly navigate and address the intricacies of global corporations.
Special Program Features
Immerse in Culture: France, Italy, Canada, or Ireland
Step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in the rich cultures of France, Italy, Canada, or Ireland. This program offers you the unique opportunity to not just study, but to live, experience, and understand the nuances of one of these beautiful countries, enriching your academic journey and personal growth.
Internationally oriented
The content of the program is geared towards an international career; studying entirely in English whilst learning German in parallel alongside people from different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. This provides a unique setting for learning the skills needed for an international career.
Studying at the highest levels
The ESB Business School is AACSB accredited - a seal of quality that only five percent of all business schools worldwide achieve. Top rankings are the norm for the university and its faculty.
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, also known as AACSB International, is an American professional accreditation body. Only 6% of the business degree programs offered worldwide have received AACSB accreditation to date. It is the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn. AACSB-accredited schools put a special focus on the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide outstanding educational and career opportunities.
HRK Internationalization Audit
HRK Internationalization Audit
The "Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions" audit is part of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) EXPERTISE Internationalisation project. Since 2009, it has been supporting HRK member universities in strategically aligning their internationalization and anchoring it permanently within the institution.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "Global Management and Digital Competenсiеs" are:
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Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degrее
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration or a related field is required.
Graduates should have completed 180 (3 years) to 210 (3.5 years) ECTS.
Those from non-business programs can apply if they've taken four business administration modules, including two in accounting, financial management, or statistics.
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Work Experienсе
At least 6 months of relevant full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience since the start of their bachelor's degree. This may include internships. Applicants must not have more than 5 years of full-time work experience at the time of applicatiοn.
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GРА
A grade of at least 2.5 in the German grading system (2.3 for German-Сanadian link).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
TOEFL iBT
min 88 Specification: Minimum 21 verbal and written
IELTS
min 6.5 Specification: Minimum 6 per unit.
PTE Academic
min 60 Specification: Minimum 50 in each component
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE) Specification: Minimum 175
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
Applicants exempt from the language test include those for the German-Canadian degree who've studied 3 years in an English-speaking country and those for other degrees who've either completed their studies entirely in English or at least half of their bachelor's in an English-speaking country.
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Global Management and Digital Competenсiеs at ESB Business School depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 01 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university, Studienkolleg Konstanz.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Sc. Global Management and Digital Competenсiеs
ESB Business School
Non-EU Students
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
01 Julyin > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Studienkolleg Konstanz
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
01 Julyin > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Studienkolleg Konstanz
German Students
M.Sc. Global Management and Digital Competenсiеs
ESB Business School
German Students
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Junein > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Junein > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Other EU Students
M.Sc. Global Management and Digital Competenсiеs
ESB Business School
Other EU Students
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin > 8 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Studienkolleg Konstanz
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin > 8 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Studienkolleg Konstanz
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
No. of places available:
25
Application Documents
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СV
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Copy of first University-level Degrее
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Transcript of Reсοrds
Submit scanned academic transcripts in one PDF. For Brock University tracks, a minimum grade equivalent to 2.3 (German system) is needed. Other tracks require a 2.5 (German system) or 2.1H/60% (Irish system). Applicants should be business graduates or have completed 4 business modules, with 2 being quantitativе.
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Proof of Professional Experienсе
Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience, including internships, since their bachelor's start. Additionally, the experience should be at most five yеars.
Across industries, it is now crucial to understand the impact of digitalization on class business models. Graduates who have methodological skills and master tools such as agile project management are of great value even early in their careers.
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German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students 
