Master in International Business (MIB)
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About the programme
HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences stands as a prominent institution in Germany, renowned for its comprehensive range of study programs and a strong emphasis on practical learning. Among its diverse offerings, the Master in International Business (MIB) program is particularly noteworthy, designed to equip students with the global business acumen and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the international market. This program is tailored for those seeking to enhance their career prospects in the global business arena, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience through case studies, internships, and exchange opportunities. The MIB at HTW Berlin attracts students from around the world, fostering a multicultural learning environment that enriches the educational experience. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to take on challenging roles in international business, benefiting from HTW Berlin's strong network of industry connections and its reputation for excellence.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Master in International Business (MIB) at HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences
English language
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evidence of “C1” (proficient user) English language
skills according to the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the form of
German language
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Due to the current situation language tests are still cancelled or postponed. To apply successfully for winter semester 2021 please submit with your application a proof of language GER C1 level. A recognised language certificate must then be submitted with enrolment the latest.
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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Required
210
Professional experience is not an admission requirement. However, students with only 180 credit points at the end of their bachelor’s degree can make up the remaining 30 credit points by providing proof of six months of professional experience after their first degree.
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Prerequisites
Successful completion of a first academic degree which is comparable with the content of the Bachelor's degree program in International Business at HTW Berlin, as a rule with 210 credit points; very good knowledge of English
The International Business Master’s program follows on consecutively from the International Business Bachelor’s program.
Successful applicants for the Master’s program must
a) completion of an academic higher education degree and
b) completion of an initial academic degree in a Bachelor’s degree program in International Business or completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or a university diploma in a related business degree program (in accordance with § 3, section 1 (b) AO-Ma) and
c) submission of proof of completion of three of the following four modules of the Bachelor’s degree program International Business with comparable content:
- Corporate/Business Finance (financing and investments),
- Financial Accounting,
- Business Mathematics/Statistics and
- Economics (General Economics)
(in accordance with § 3, section 2 (a) AO-Ma).
Each applicant must have taken and passed three of these four required modules in their first degree program, as well as the following:
d) Proof of English language proficiency as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages by submitting the results of a
- TOEFL test with at least 95 points for the internet-based test, or
- an IELTS test (academic) with a level of at least 7.0, or
- a PTE academic test with at least 76 points,
- a comparable test, which attests to English language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The language test must have been taken within the previous two years. Applicants who have completed their Bachelor’s degrees in an English-language degree programme in an OECD country are exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency.
The selection committee shall decide on the comparability with b), c) and d), above. The following applies to b): Applicants from a comparable degree program are deemed to have fulfilled this admission requirement in the event that at least 140 credit points correspond to the modules of the Bachelor’s degree program International Business at HTW Berlin.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Master in International Business (MIB)
Programme-specific documents
hed to the MIDE application form, you must submit an electronic version of
University Degree Certificate (certified translation into English or German must be provided, if applicable)
Transcript of records, including CGPA (certified translation into English or German must be provided, if applicable)
Explanation of the grading system (if not part of the transcript or Diploma Supplement)
a letter of motivation (max. two pages long), dated and personally signed by you
Curriculum vitae (résumé) in the EuroPass format, dated and personally signed by you
Proof of your English language proficiency
Copy of your passport
copy of Secondary School Certificate that includes the date of graduation from Secondary School
APS (for applicants from China, India and Vietnam)
For applicants who do not apply for the DAAD scholarship, if available and applicable: confirmation of at least 6 months of full-time professional employment since graduation if undergraduate degree is equivalent to 180 ECTS. This confirmation must come on official letterhead, be dated, stamped and signed. Contracts and Offers of employment cannot be accepted.
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Selection process
In order to participate in this process, you must have received a notice of refusal in the main admission procedure.
The clearing process can take until after the beginning of the semester. Only when you can actually be offered a study place will you receive a notice of admission online in the application portal.
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Application quick facts
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Application fee
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Complexity
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
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Semester contribution
111 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
23,166 – 34,566 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
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Acceptance rate
33%
1 accepted out of 3 total applications
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