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- summer semester: March
- winter semester: September
- 3 semesters
MBA Diplomacy
The growth of globalisation requires all modern managers to think critically in order to recognise areas of growth for their organisation. Therefore, growing economic cooperation between nations as well as the increasing influence of the private sector in government policy making represents a special opportunity for organisations to develop new avenues for growth. Within the framework of the MBA Diplomacy, you will learn how to deal with the complexities in analysing and managing an ever-evolving global economy. Governments and business organisations are now more conscious that they need better trained officials to help them achieve their objectives in promoting business and trade, and for maintaining international security. This is precisely the training that our new and unique MBA Diplomacy will focus on.
MBAs at UE are characterised by seminar-style lectures. In these, the content is taught to students through a workshop style, with many practical exercises in groups. Application-oriented and forward-looking.
Note for international students: Full-time MBA students can obtain a regular student visa.
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Key Facts
Tuition fees | EU applicants
Standard: € 925 monthly
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Tuition fees | Non-EU applicants
Standard: € 12,332 yearly
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Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Credits
- 90 ECTS for 3 semesters
including Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
- First qualifying university degree: Bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS)
- Work experience: at least 1 year after the first qualifying university degree
- Language skills: good knowledge of English (at least B2 level)
Career Perspectives
Many of the alumni occupy senior positions in their home countries as senior Diplomats, Ministers, and Ambassadors. Others are working as members of staff for international and regional organisations such as the UN, NATO, EU, the World Bank, GCC, the League of Arab States, the media, multinational corporations, as well as for defence and security organisations. Further, a number of graduates have pursued academic careers as lecturers and researchers around the globe.
Language of Instruction
English
Download Curriculum
Learn more about the course content of this MBA and its spezialisation by downloading the curriculum.
Curriculum MBA Diplomacy
What makes our MBA Diplomacy special:
Contemporary
The MBA Diplomacy comes at a time when new concepts and models in diplomacy and diplomatic training are needed to work in connection with time-honored precepts and priorities in addressing a wide array of national and global challenges.
The MBA Diplomacy is designed to serve the needs of members of the Berlin Diplomatic Corps, Consulates in Germany, members of international and regional organisations, staff of multinational corporations, other officials and graduates interested in pursuing further academic and professional studies, leading to the award of the MBA.
Multidisciplinary
The MBA degree is a multidisciplinary blend of academic studies and professional training.
Candidates will be introduced to the various aspects of diplomatic practice, procedures and dynamics; structure and functions of the digital nation state; image projection, reputation management, nation branding and cross-cultural communication; projection and perception; promotion of international business and trade; economic diplomacy; science diplomacy and international policy; disruptive technologies, public diplomacy; strategic defence diplomacy; protocol and etiquette; diplomatic missions and the media; international security; global tolerance, peace studies and civil-military relations.
Beneficial
The MBA Diplomacy benefits from the long-standing experience and expertise of its academic faculty. It is led by Prof. Dr Nabil Ayad, who set up previously the diplomacy programmes at various universities in the United Kingdom, including Westminster, East Anglia and Loughborough.
Currently Director of the Global European Diplomatic Academy (GEDA) and team of academics, experts and professionals who have a proven track record in supervising PhD theses, running master’s Degrees, executive programmes and training courses for members of the Diplomatic Corps in London, Paris and Rome, staff of overseas Ministries for Foreign Affairs, and other government departments as well as staff of international and regional organisations and graduates aspiring to an international career.
The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a state-accredited, award-winning institution that is a world leader among institutions with an international orientation. Students learn in small seminar groups at our university. This ensures individual advancement of our students and guarantees personal relationships with our instructors. We exclusively employ renowned professionals with industry experience, whose business networks are made available for our students.
Our interdisciplinary selection of subjects allows you to individually configure and expand your programme content. To follow our practice-oriented approach we offer state-of-the-art equipment on campus.
To learn more about why you should start your Master of Business Administration studies with us, click here.
You possess the highest level of professional expertise, scientific methodological skills and distinctive social skills - an increasingly important prerequisite for a successful career path. With the MBA Diplomacy you are perfectly prepared for demanding management positions. Depending on your individual focus, your field of application will be in middle to top management of nationally and internationally operating companies.
The following career prospects are available to you after successful completion of the programme:
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Professional and managerial staff in the field of international business
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Expert at country level
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Management position
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You can already apply one year in advance for the desired semester start. The application deadline for the winter semester is 1st September. You must meet the following requirements:
- Online application
- First academic degree
- Bachelor's degree, Diplom or Magister
- Final grade "good" or letter of recommendation from a university/professor
- Reference to economics in the Bachelor's programme (alternatively, preliminary courses can be taken)
- Application procedure
- Language test
- Interview
Find further information on the application process here.
We want your studies to fit perfectly into your life. That is why the lecture times for the Master's programmes are limited to times from Wednesday afternoon to Friday, or Saturday evening, during the semester. This makes it easier to combine your studies with a part-time job. Not to be neglected here is a corresponding pre- and post-processing effort, which is usually required for full-time studies such as this.
The MBA provides students with an optimal transfer of knowledge - the corresponding special module is always offered in parallel to each basic business management module so that students can immediately apply what they have learned to the special area being taught. We promote your competences in the field of management both scientifically and application-oriented. You will learn the essential management qualifications in the core disciplines of business administration and specifically in the area of economic cooperation for businesses between nations.
The study fees include all costs for your MBA (except travel expenses). There is a number of options for covering the fees, including payment plans and financial support. Payments in monthly installments is possible. To learn more about how to fund your Master of Business Administration studies, please see our overview on fees and financing. If questions remain, our student admissions team is gladly at your disposal.
In the MBA Diplomacy you will learn exclusively from renowned lecturers with practical experience. The focus of our teaching is on your individual support in small learning groups and personal contact with our teaching staff. Our interdisciplinary selection of subjects allows you to actively shape your studies and your career path. Innovative tools such as the "CEO Decision Making Business Simulation" or the "Professional Competencies Certificate" prepare you optimally for future management tasks. Exciting international excursions round off the study programme.
Your success as a leader depends on how willing you are to take on responsibility and develop new areas. It's about network management and personal growth in a more globalizing and digitalizing world. As an MBA graduate, you will be able to respond effectively to the challenges of global and digital markets, leverage innovation and lead teams. Redefine your business expertise and study an in-demand degree at one of Germany's top 10 universities.
Bachelor's Degree
English proficiency (B2)
Knowledge of basic statistics (alternative: take part in pre-study statistics course at UE)
1 year of work experience after the last academic degree
Collaboration Partners
Gain access to internships and real-life business projects with a range of leading companies to boost your career.
Gain access to internships and real-life business projects with a range of leading companies to boost your career.
Faculty
The lecturers in our Business department have years of experience in a range of business areas such as business psychology, finance and controlling, business administration, corporate governance and marketing.
