Master's programme Managing Global Dynamics

Your master's programme Managing Global Dynamics

Prepare yourself for an international career, in which you unite intercultural competence, strategic know-how, and project management skills. Learn how to identify, shape, and strategically evaluate economic processes in an international environment with different cultural backgrounds. You are going to apply your theoretical knowledge in practice projects on real tasks. The mandatory semester abroad will broaden your academic and personal horizon, while the research project prepares you for the master's thesis. Become a pioneer of global change.

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Contact person

Prof. Dr. Harald Bolsinger

Phone

+49 931 3511-8944

E-Mail

harald.bolsinger[at]thws.de

Function(s)

Programme Advisor for Managing Global Dynamics (M.A.)
Programme Director of Managing Global Dynamics (M.A.)

For further information, please refer to the website of the degree programme

Overview

Degree

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Standard time to degree

3 semesters

Start of studies

Annually in October

Number of spaces available

Maximum of 50 per year

Place of study

Würzburg, Münzstraße 12 and others abroad (including Salerno, Italy; Sibiu, Romania)

Type and language

Consecutive full-time master's programme with English as language of instruction

Study fees

None

Application period

Annually from 1 May through 15 July

(Deadline for submission of missing documents, particularly for the final transcript of records: 15 August)

Accreditation

Programme accreditation valid until 30 Sept 2031

German Decision of the Accreditation Council

Study contents

Study contents

The master's programme in Managing Global Dynamics provides you with in-depth business knowledge combined with intercultural and strategic skills to operate successfully in dynamic, globalised business fields. Over three semesters, you will learn to analyse economic processes, practise agile management, and develop innovative solutions in an intensive, practical setting. Practical projects and a semester abroad complement your profile.

Course of studies

The master's degree programme Managing Global Dynamics consists of 12 matching modules, including a research project and the master's thesis.

Programme structure

12 modules:
- Sustainability Competence and Ethical Reflections
- Digital Business Models
- Management Control
- Legal Aspects of International Trading
- Organisation Effectiveness and Performance
- Competitive Strategies and Consumer Behaviour
- Integrated Reporting
- Innovation Management
- International Financial Models
- Managing Global Change
- Research Project
Master's thesis with colloquium

In-depth fundamentals (1st semester)

In the first semester, you will lay the foundation for your international career. You will get to know yourself even better and develop a sustainable vision for your professional future. You will receive a comprehensive introduction to core business subjects, digital business models, strategic approaches, and intercultural characteristics – all in a practical setting with small groups. This will prepare you optimally for the challenges of global markets and give you a deep understanding of the dynamics of the global economy.

Compulsory semester abroad (2nd semester)

In the second semester, you will complete a compulsory semester abroad at one of our renowned international partner universities. During this phase, you will expand your intercultural skills and gain valuable practical experience in a global environment. You will immerse yourself in new cultural contexts and learn to work successfully in international teams.

Final phase (3rd semester)

In the final semester, you will apply the knowledge you have built in a practice-oriented research project and write your master's thesis. This can also focus on your own start-up. Here, you will consolidate your leadership skills and deepen your strategic abilities in order to impress as a future manager in international companies. This practice-oriented degree will provide you with the essential skills you need for a successful career in global management.

In the master's programme in Managing Global Dynamics, you have the opportunity to set specific priorities and specialise. Our specialisations offer you the ideal framework for tailoring your future career path.

Possible specialisations include:

Intercultural management
Strategic management
International project management

Gain international experience

A stay abroad allows you to improve your language skills, make new friends, and immerse yourself completely in a different culture. Take advantage of this opportunity, because studying abroad has never been easier or more rewarding!

Compulsory semester abroad

In the second semester of the master's programme in Managing Global Dynamics at THWS, you will complete a compulsory semester abroad. This will enable you to gain international experience, expand your intercultural skills, and build a global professional network. You can choose from our global network of renowned partner universities, allowing you to further your education according to your individual interests and career goals. The semester abroad promotes your personal development and language skills by immersing you in foreign cultures and new learning methods. Your achievements will be recognised at THWS, ensuring a seamless course of study and preparing you for an international career.

5 reasons for going abroad as a student

Improving language knowledge and intercultural competence
Getting to know new teaching and studying methods
Establishing an international network
Enhancing your independence and flexibility
Increasing of career perspectives on the global working market

Requirements

Admission requires a relevant bachelor's degree (e.g. in Business Administration, International Management, Business and Engineering or similar) with a grade of 2.5 or better, or an equivalent qualification.

Admission to the degree programme Managing Global Dynamics is restricted (Numerus Clausus).

Please also see the language requirements.

Career

Why are studies at THWS particularly practice-oriented?

Exercise courses and practice projects
Getting to know and applying new technologies
Professors with a solid background in industry and economy
Cooperation with companies and industry partners, regionally and internationally
Opportunity of writing your final thesis in cooperation with a company or for your own start-up

Career and perspectives

International executives who manage global dynamics analyse, develop, and manage strategic processes that help shape global change. As designers of international business models, they combine business expertise with intercultural understanding to create innovative solutions that make companies fit for the future. Their work is indispensable because it builds bridges between cultures, creates sustainable value, and thus contributes significantly to the progress and stability of a globally networked society.

The professional fields are diverse: