International Programmes 2022/2023

International Management – Focus on Creative Leadership (MA) International Management – Focus on Creative Leadership (MA)

SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences • Berlin

Degree
Master of Arts
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

The programme is taught in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study

Intakes: April & October

Application deadline

Non-EU/EEA applicants: Please apply at least three months before the start of the programme.

EU/EEA applicants: We accept applications until the start of the programme.

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
6,450 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees
  • Non-EU/EEA tuition fees: 6,450 EUR per semester
  • EU/EEA (including Switzerland, Western Balkans and Ukraine) tuition fees: 800 EUR per month

Please note: The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme.

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

Our new “International Management – Focus on Creative Leadership” Master’s programme provides our students with a holistic management education that focuses on both the business environment and the arts.

The curriculum combines international management theory with creative leadership approaches as well as real business experience. Students get to strengthen their communication, intercultural and team-working skills in projects and internships and get to know two different Berlin campuses: the business school and the creative industries campus.

Apart from acquiring advanced management knowledge in areas such as strategy, project and risk management, you learn how to apply creative leadership approaches to modern management. Thanks to the “Creative Leadership” focus, you will know how to execute projects and drive innovation in companies in the arts, music, film or other sectors.

Your studies will include artistic methods such as storytelling, visual, musical or performative methods that are not only used to initiate change in businesses but also help you to develop and enhance your own leadership style and personality.

Thanks to the well-balanced curriculum, you will become a management professional who knows how to apply creative approaches to everyday business challenges and is qualified for leadership positions in different professions, industries and countries.

Course organisation

First semester

  • International Contractual Management
  • Risk Management in Value Creation
  • Negotiation and Conflict Management
  • Operations and Project Management
  • Developing Managerial Skills I: Case Studies
  • Creativity and Innovation Management
  • Entrepreneurial Skills – Mindset, Action & Reflection

Second semester

  • Technological Foresight and Innovation Strategies
  • Business Model Generation
  • Creative Company Project / Artistic Methods
  • Developing Managerial Skills II: Business Simulation

Third semester

  • Strategic Network Management
  • Legal Environment of International Business and Foreign Trade
  • Risk Management in Financing
  • Leadership and Global Strategic Management
  • International Marketing Management
  • Human Resource Management & Ethical Leadership

Fourth semester

  • Master's Seminar / Artistic Research
  • Internship in a creative business
  • Master's thesis / Arts-Based Research Project
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Language training provided
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Integrated internships

Internship in the final semester

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
6,450 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees
  • Non-EU/EEA tuition fees: 6,450 EUR per semester
  • EU/EEA (including Switzerland, Western Balkans and Ukraine) tuition fees: 800 EUR per month

Please note: The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme.

Semester contribution

199.80 EUR for a discounted semester ticket that students can use for public transport in and around Berlin for a duration of six months

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences might be offering scholarships. Please check our website for updates.

Academic admission requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Letter of motivation
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Secondary School Certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copy of your passport/ID
Language requirements

The following English proficiency tests are accepted:

  • TOEFL Internet-based: 87
  • TOEIC listening/reading: 785, speaking: 160, writing: 150
  • IELTS (academic): 6.5
  • CAE (grades A, B, or C)
  • CPE (grades A, B, or C)
  • FCE (grade A, B or C)
  • Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
  • Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required
  • B2 First: 173
  • Duolingo: 95 points
Application deadline

Non-EU/EEA applicants: Please apply at least three months before the start of the programme.

EU/EEA applicants: We accept applications until the start of the programme.

Submit application to

Please use our online application system to submit your application.

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Working as a non-EU citizen:
In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH Berlin do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.

Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.

Accommodation

We do not own any student dormitories or hostels. However, we provide assistance in selecting accommodation prior to and after your arrival in Berlin.

Career advisory service

Our Career Service supports students and alumni in planning their careers and sharpening their professional profile. Our service portfolio includes:

  • Consultation services for students
  • Career trainings and workshops
  • Annual "Career Day" with job fair and workshops
  • Support in finding a job or an internship for graduates and students
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Accompanying programme
  • Cultural and linguistic preparation
  • Visa matters

SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences

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Our campuses © SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences

SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences is a state-accredited university that offers Bachelor's, Master's and MBA programmes in English and German.

Our six schools in Berlin, Dresden and Hamburg combine modern management and entrepreneurship, hospitality, media and creative industries, technology and IT, music and sound design in modern study programmes.

All schools focus on hands-on project work in small teams, an individual learning experience, and personal supervision by lecturers with real business experience.

With its 2,000 students from 99 countries, SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences is one of the most international universities. In addition to an international atmosphere, our students enjoy the opportunity to get in touch with industry partners and create a professional network through internships and company projects. We offer a wide range of services to support you in finding an internship, organising a semester abroad, and taking care of important tasks during your studies. With this support and environment, our students are prepared for careers in different industries around the globe.

The university belongs to the SRH Holding, a non-profit organisation with its headquarters in Heidelberg. As a leading provider of educational services, SRH operates universities, schools, and professional training centres. SRH Berlin is one of seven universities within the group with more than 14,000 students.

44 Percentage of international students
99 Number of countries represented at our university

University location

With its population of 3.7 million residents, Berlin is the German capital, the largest city in Germany and the second most populous city in Europe. Apart from being a hub for higher education and research, the city is very multicultural: people from 190 nations live here, 20% of its residents come from abroad and every one in three Berliners is a first-generation or second-generation immigrant. Students in Berlin benefit from a high quality of life and a huge range of recreational activities: festivals, museums and sports events are seen everywhere. Additionally, a third of the city area is composed of parks, rivers and lakes. Berlin is a centre for politics, media and science, and it is renowned for its culture and arts scene as well as its buzzing nightlife. It is rich in history and historical monuments and has a well-connected public transport system that students can use with their discounted public transport tickets. Well-known for its innovation capacity, the German capital has a vibrant start-up scene and is known as a start-up hotspot in Europe. In addition, Berlin’s low living costs and moderate rental prices, compared to other capital or European cities, make the city very attractive for both international and domestic students.

Dresden is a perfect study location. Not only is the city of art and culture a popular tourist destination with its many famous sights, but it has also developed into one of Germany’s strongest and most dynamic economic locations over the past few years. As living costs and rental prices are still relatively low, Dresden is a favourable city for students from around the world. If you add the vast array of cultural events, the diverse nightlife and the city’s beautiful location in the Elbe valley, one might not be surprised that Dresden is a great place to live and study in.

Hamburg is a city that is green, lively and economically strong. Located close to rivers and the ocean, Hamburg has more bridges than Venice and is part of the second largest metropolitan region in Germany. Compared to other cities in Germany, Hamburg has moderate living costs, a high standard of living and a secure infrastructure for students. The city's continuous growth makes it one of the most important and largest trade, economic and logistics centres in north-western Europe. International companies and agencies from the aviation, life science, health care, renewable energy and creative industries are based in Hamburg. Young professionals and university graduates benefit from attractive career opportunities in a growing economy and within the IT, media, retail, logistics and renewable energies industries.