International Business Administration

Subjects: Business;Administration;Management;Finance

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

Study bilingual International Business Administration (IBA) in the heart of the European Union, right at the gates of Berlin! The European University Viadrina makes this possible. Nestled on the German-Polish border in Frankfurt (Oder), it offers a unique opportunity to explore two key EU countries in depth. At Viadrina, you gain more than just economic knowledge. You delve into the historical, cultural, and economic ties and differences between Poland and Germany, understanding their impact on the European economic landscape. Students from around the globe come together here, preparing for international careers. Viadrina's strategic location is perfect for acquiring skills and insights in a European context, paving the way for careers in European companies or institutions. The consecutive Master's program in IBA at the esteemed Faculty of Economics allows you to live and study in both Poland and Germany simultaneously. Join us at Viadrina, where you will not only learn but also experience the vibrant interplay of two nations, enhancing your professional and personal growth.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

Applicants must, therefore, before the start of the program, provide proof that they have sufficient knowledge in English on the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as an admission prerequisite and to demonstrate it by means of a corresponding certificate. A certificate of sufficient knowledge of the English language on the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is needed as an admission prerequisite, which can be done by providing proof of having successfully passed one of the following equivalent exams: Cambridge English Advanced: Grade B at minimum, Cambridge English Proficiency: Grade A-C, IELTS (academic): 7.0 points at minimum, TOEFL: (iBT, nicht MyBestTM Score): 95 points at minimum (TOEFL ID Code: 4782), TOEIC: 490 points at minimum (listening), 455 points at minimum (reading), 180 points at minimum (speaking), 180 points at minimum (writing), Certificate UNIcert III.

Qualification Requirements

Essential requirement for the admission into a Master program is your successful acquirement of a first academic degree in Business Administration and/or Economics, such as a Bachelor, that implies a professional qualification with a total of 30 ECTS-Credits in the courses mathematics, statistics, business informatics, microeconomics or macroeconomics. Language of instruction is English. Language knowledge in English will be required. For being admitted into the program prospective students have to prove sufficient knowledge of the languages through an adequate certificate. In addition to English, German is also the language of instruction and examination in the course of study. Foreign students who did not acquire their university entrance certificate (high school diploma/Abitur) in Germany must, as an admission prerequisite, provide proof of German language proficiency either through successfully passing the German Language Exam for University Admission of foreign student Applicants (DSH) or an equivalent test, if they decide at the beginning of their studies for the functional oriented study options "Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Taxation (FACT)", "Finance & International Economics (FINE)" or "Management & Marketing (M & M)" according to Art. 6 of the subject-specific regulation (Studiengangsspezifische Ordnung).