Program Overview

Master's Course in Global Family Business

The Master's course in Global Family Business provides knowledge and expertise on management and leadership responsibilities in medium-sized businesses, focusing on the challenges faced by family-owned companies.

Course Overview

• Concentration: Global Family Business
• Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Business
• Duration: 3-4 semesters
• Language: English

Course Content

The course content focuses on the challenges faced by family-owned companies and demonstrates how the dynamics prevalent in such businesses can be used to positive effect. Students will learn about:

• Structure and features of family-owned enterprises
• Understanding of the dynamics between the factors of property, family, and business
• Leading family businesses
• Building, protecting, and investing family assets
• Concepts, methods, and instruments for controlling and leading family companies

Admission Requirements

• Academic requirements: Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS or over) in a business-related subject
• Linguistic requirements: English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, ELS, Duolingo, Pearson PTE Academic, or Cambridge)

Tuition Fees

• 8,580 EUR per semester

Recognition

• The master's program is state-recognized and certified

Course Structure

The course consists of three semesters:

• Semester 1: International Business Modules, Concentration Modules, Corporate Finance, International Service Marketing, Business Project, and Executive Skills
• Semester 2: Concentration Modules, Business Project, Electives, International Focus, Languages (Optional), and Executive Skills
• Semester 3: Semester Abroad and Master Thesis

Career Opportunities

After completing the program, students will be ready to take on an active role in the management of a family business. They will quickly be able to assume responsibility and make decisions that contribute to the company's long-term, lasting success.

Other Master's Programs

Munich Business School also offers other master's programs, including:

• Master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Master's in International Marketing and Brand Management
• Master's in Sports Business and Communication

Contact

For more information, please contact the Student Advisor, Master's Programs, Uttamdeep Kaur, B.A.