University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)

Master of Science in International Management (MSc IM)

URLhttps://www.fhnw.ch/en/degree-programmes/business/msc-im
Description

The Master of Science in International Management (MSc IM) is a high-level 90 ECTS credits programme committed to the principles and concepts of Sustainable Management. It is truly international, providing all important cross-cultural management skills critical to success in a globalising world. MSc IM is a highly specialised postgraduate programme designed for students who hold a bachelor‘s degree with a good, very good or excellent grade in a relevant area and intend to follow an international career in business or non-profit organisations.

MSc IM is based on applied research and live projects in the international business world, focussing on global marketing and communication as well as international human resource development.

The Master of Science in International Management programme can be taken in both full-time and part-time modes. Tuition takes place in Olten (autumn semesters) as well as Basel (spring semesters) All course subjects are taught in English.

Collaboration between Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge (UK), and the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, School of Business in Basel/Brugg/Olten (Switzerland), offers students the opportunity to study (full-time) in both countries and to qualify for a dual degree: MA in International Business from Anglia Ruskin University, Ashcroft International Business School and MSc in International Management from the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, School of Business.

The master programme has a Swiss accreditation from the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology OPET and international accreditation from the FIBAA.

Teaching ModePart Time
LanguageEnglish
Academic RequirementsNo academic background in business or economics required
Tuition Fees

The regular fee for Swiss and EU/EFTA citizens is CHF 700 per semester (Full time and Part time mode). The fee for all other students is CHF 7'500 per semester (Full time mode).

All students enrolled will be charged an additional CHF 200 admission fee as well as a diploma examination fee of CHF 300.

BeginSeptember
Length2.5 years      
Application Deadline

15th May, an early application is recommended, due to limited study places. Applications coming in after May 15, will be considered if there are vacancies.

Application Procedure

The normal entry requirements for the Master of Science in International Management programme encompass a bachelor‘s degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Economics, Finance, Marketing; International Business Management; International Management, Facility Management*, ICT*; Tourism Management*, Psychology*, Applied Psychology*) or a bachelor's degree in a similar programme with a good or very good overall grade (A or B, equalling a recognised first or second class honours degree in the United Kingdom) as well as very good or excellent linguistic abilities in English (equivalent to CAE/BEC Higher). Each student providing evidence of meeting the entry requirements will be invited for an interview. The number of places for this programme is limited.

* The transcript of records (modules completed) will be checked in detail.