Who is the Master’s in Global Management and Communication suitable for?

The Master’s programme in Global Management and Communication is aimed at graduates of business-related or communication-oriented fields who want to prepare for international management positions with a focus on intercultural communication. You will particularly benefit if you are aiming for a career in a global company, international communication, or intercultural management. The programme is also ideal for professionals already working in an international context who wish to deepen their skills in dealing with global teams, intercultural collaboration, and international strategies.

Formal admission requirements in detail

You will be admitted to the programme if you have a first university degree in one of the following areas:

• Business Studies
• Industrial Engineering with a business focus
• Communication Science/Journalism
• Language and Cultural Studies
• Business Informatics or Business Mathematics
• Or a comparable degree

If you do not have an economic university degree, you can make up the necessary basic business knowledge alongside your studies in the introductory course.

For foreign applicants, German language skills at least at the level DSH-2, C1 (CEFR) or TestDaF level 4 are required. When choosing the specialisation "Economic Area Hispanoamerica," Spanish at level B1 (CEFR) is recommended. For the programme, you should have English skills of at least CEFR C1 level.

Personal requirements include solid skills in academic work, confident time management, and a strong interest in intercultural issues, as well as the willingness to engage flexibly and openly with different cultures and international teams.

Which competencies does the Master's programme Global Management and Communication impart to you?

In the distance learning programme Global Management and Communication (M.A.) at AKAD University, you acquire comprehensive knowledge in international management, intercultural communication, and business ethics issues. The course is specifically designed to prepare you for leadership and communication tasks in the global economic environment. You engage intensively with international innovation management, international economic structures, and corporate governance. A central component is the development of skills in dealing with cultural differences, sustainable business models, and ethical conduct in international companies.

• Global Communication: Developing strategies for cross-cultural communication, conflict management, and mediation in international teams
• Intercultural Management: Application of intercultural competencies, leadership of multinational teams, building diversity competence, and global team building
• Economic Know-how: Analysis of world markets, value chains, and economic regions such as the EU, America, China, and Hispanic America
• Innovation and Project Management: Planning, controlling, and implementing international projects with a focus on innovation
• Ethics and Governance: Evaluating business ethics issues, value management, and sustainable corporate development
• Elective Modules: Specialisation, e.g. in Translation Project Management, International Marketing Management, Intercultural Work and Economic Psychology, international business law, or specific economic regions

You sharpen your analytical and problem-solving skills, learn negotiation techniques across cultures, acquire methods of organisational development, and gain practical knowledge of global business processes.

How is the study structure designed in the distance learning programme Global Management and Communication?

The course is fully digital and offers you maximum flexibility. You can start at any time and choose between the time models Sprint (24 months), Standard (36 months) and Stretch (48 months), with the option of free extension. You should plan around 30 hours per week for your studies. The programme comprises 120 ECTS and is organised in modules. The learning materials are available on the online campus – from digital scripts and specialist literature to teaching videos, podcasts, and interactive exercises.

• Self-study: Flexible scheduling, independent completion of modules on the online campus
• Live formats: Optional participation in online seminars, discussion rounds and webinars – all formats are recorded
• Examinations: Flexible exam formats (written online exams, term papers, open-book exams, practical assignments, presentations, master’s thesis with colloquium)
• Support: Academic and organisational support by lecturers, tutors, and the study advisory team
• Community: Exchange in virtual study groups and forums, networking through online events

In the final semester, you write your master’s thesis, supplemented by specialising in an elective area. The entire programme is designed so that you can optimally integrate your studies alongside family and work.

Which career opportunities does the Master’s in Global Management and Communication open up for you?

With this degree, you qualify for demanding positions in international companies, organisations, and administrations. The focus on intercultural management and global communication opens up diverse career paths, especially where project teams from different countries work closely together or a multinational presence is required. Typical fields of employment include:

• Global Human Resources Manager: Building and leading international teams, developing global HR strategies
• Strategic Development Manager: Designing and implementing expansion strategies, identifying growth opportunities in global markets
• Supply Chain Manager: Optimising international value chains and logistics processes
• International Marketing Manager: Planning and executing cross-border marketing campaigns, adapting to regional markets
• Project management in international innovation projects or at international NGOs/public-law organisations

Many graduates also take on consulting roles, lead international business development, or specialise in change management for international companies. The master’s degree additionally offers the opportunity for doctoral studies or further specialisation, for example in Communication Management or HR Management.

What are the costs for the distance learning programme and which financing options are available?

The monthly fees for the Master’s in Global Management and Communication at AKAD University depend on the chosen time model:

• Sprint (24 months): 481 Euro per month (including total price discount, plus a one-off examination fee of 960 Euro)
• Standard (36 months): 367 Euro per month (including total price discount, plus a one-off examination fee of 960 Euro)
• Stretch (48 months): 319 Euro per month (including total price discount, plus a one-off examination fee of 960 Euro)

The total price includes all digital learning materials, support, online exams and access to the campus. A free extension of the study period is possible for several months within the chosen model.

• Tax deductibility: The tuition fees can generally be claimed as work-related expenses or special expenses for tax purposes.
• Employer funding: Many companies financially support their employees in further education.
• Discounts: Limited-time special discounts – for example, a one-off discount of 2,111 Euro on the total costs – are regularly offered.
• Trial phase: You can test the course for four weeks free of charge and without risk.

If you exceed the standard study period, additional costs may arise depending on the model. Voluntary attendance events may entail additional travel and accommodation costs. The university also supports you in having ECTS credits recognised from previous achievements – this can further reduce time and costs.