International management and intercultural competence

International management and intercultural competence

Who is the university certificate suitable for?

Do you already work in an international environment or are you aiming for a career with a global focus? Then the "International Management and Intercultural Competence" university certificate is just right for you. You will expand your know-how in dealing with cultural diversity, learn to develop global strategies and become fit in digital leadership. You will strengthen your ability to master international challenges with confidence and successfully lead multicultural teams.

Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your professional profile, improve your career prospects and take on a key role in the increasingly networked business world. With practical content and valuable methods, the certificate prepares you optimally for responsible tasks in globally active companies.

The most important things at a glance:

• Duration of study: 6 months + 6 months free extension
• ECTS credit points: 10 ECTS credit points
• Exam form: Online exam
• Admission requirements: none
• Start of studies: at any time
• Credit transferability: M.A. Business Management and MBA General Management (provided you have completed your first degree).
• Tuition fees: EUR 165 per month, EUR 990 in total

International management and intercultural competence: your key qualification for global challenges

In an increasingly networked and globalized economy, knowledge of international management and intercultural competence are essential in order to take advantage of global opportunities and successfully master complex challenges. With the "International Management and Intercultural Competence" university certificate, you will expand your knowledge and skills in a targeted manner in order to act confidently and confidently in international business contexts.

Sound foundations for your success in global management

The certificate provides you with comprehensive knowledge of the framework conditions and developments in the international economy. You will learn how globalization and internationalization affect companies and how strategic management decisions are made in a multinational context. This includes key internationalization theories and models for managing globally active companies. You will gain insights into international organizational structures and learn how central management processes, from corporate governance to the balance between centralization and decentralization, are designed.

You will also deal with the current challenges of international management, such as dealing with corruption, crisis situations, migration and sustainability and CSR issues. Practical case studies round off the knowledge and give you valuable impulses for implementation in your own professional environment.

Intercultural competence as a success factor in international business

A particular strength of this certificate lies in the development of your intercultural competence. You will learn how culture shapes the way we think, perceive and act, and how you can use this knowledge to avoid intercultural misunderstandings and lead multicultural teams effectively. Topics such as dealing with foreignness, intercultural learning and the promotion of multiculturalism will prepare you to build bridges and use cultural diversity as a competitive advantage.

Digital leadership and leadership in a global context

The certificate also provides you with the skills that will be in demand in the international management of tomorrow: Digital Leadership. You will learn what requirements and skills digital managers need to have in order to successfully lead agile teams and global projects. The focus is on topics such as digital collaboration, leadership in an international environment and managing agile industrial companies.