Master of Science
International Management
- FIBAA-accredited M.Sc.German Master of Science, 300 ECTS standard
- Taught in EnglishGerman from zero to B1, alongside your studies
- 2 semesters in GermanySemester 4 at a partner university, semester 5 internship + thesis
- 2 diplomasM.Sc. from GBS + Tunisian professional master from UIT
Lead projects, teams and companies — in Tunisia and in Germany
A German master's degree, built on practice, with a real path to working in Germany.
The Master of Science in International Management prepares future managers, consultants and project leaders. The curriculum covers strategy, audit and control, entrepreneurship and innovation, consulting and human resources, with digital components throughout.
You work on innovation projects, earn SAP certifications (ERP, production or distribution) and complete a supervised internship with a research master thesis. German courses run alongside, so you are ready to study and work in Germany from semester 4. After graduation, your German M.Sc. qualifies you for a 6-month job-seeker visa in Germany.
ECTS in total, bachelor + master — the German standard
semesters: 3 in Tunis, 2 in Germany
German level reached before you leave — starting from zero
Key areas
Main areas of the programme — the detailed module list will be published with the updated curriculum.
Three semesters in Tunis, two in Germany
Core and specialised modules, SAP certification, and German courses in parallel up to B1.
A semester at a partner university in Germany — courses in English.
An internship in a German company and your research master thesis.
Get a first taste of Germany with a summer school at one of our partner institutions.
In Germany, a Master's degree means 300 ECTS in total, bachelor and master combined. The extra semester gives you time to complete any credits missing from your bachelor.
It also lets you reach the B1 German level you need to land an internship in Germany. Your courses in Germany stay in English.
Where this M.Sc. can take you
Roles you can aim for
- Project manager
- Management or IT consultant
- HR manager
- Controller
- Entrepreneur or business developer
Admission
- Licence or bachelor's degree in science or management
- Other profiles considered on application
- No prior German required — you start from zero
- Full-time — blended format possible
- Intake in October, February in some cases
Your questions, answered
Why does the M.Sc. last 5 semesters?
In Germany, a Master's degree means 300 ECTS in total, bachelor and master combined. The extra semester lets you complete any credits missing from your bachelor — and reach the B1 German level you need to land an internship in Germany.
Do I need to speak German?
No. You can start from zero: German courses run alongside your master, with B1 as the target before you leave for Germany. Your courses in Germany stay in English.
Can I work in Germany after the M.Sc.?
Yes. Your internship in semester 5 takes place in a German company, and after graduation your German M.Sc. qualifies you for a 6-month job-seeker visa in Germany.
Which diplomas will I receive?
The M.Sc. in International Management from GBS, accredited by FIBAA, and the Tunisian professional master's degree from UIT.
Who can apply?
Holders of a licence or bachelor's degree in science or management. Other profiles are considered on application.
When does the programme start?
The main intake is in October. A February intake is possible in some cases — ask our admissions team.
Become a manager with German credentials
Main intake in October, February intake possible in some cases. Talk to our admissions team — in English, French, German or Arabic.
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Programme overview
The M.Sc. in International Management is a FIBAA-accredited Master of Science taught in English. You study three semesters in Tunis — core and specialised management modules, SAP certification and German courses up to B1 — then spend semester 4 at a partner university in Germany and semester 5 on an internship in a German company, where you also write your research master thesis.
Main areas: international and strategic management, audit and control, entrepreneurship and innovation, consulting, human resources, project management and IT consulting. The detailed module list will be published with the updated curriculum.
You graduate with the M.Sc. from GBS and the Tunisian professional master's degree from UIT.
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Key Features of the Program:
- Dual Degrees: Earn a Master of Science in International Management, accredited by the German state, and a ‘Master professionnel en Management,’ recognized by the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education. These dual qualifications will set you apart in the global job market.
- Career Opportunities: The Diploma qualifies you for a Job Seeker visa in Germany, giving you access to one of Europe's most vibrant job markets.
- This two-year program is designed for students and professionals ready to start their journey to becoming leaders in International Management.
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