Program Overview
The International Economics at Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Berlin, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The History and Evolution of the Field of Cultural Diplomacy
- International Case Studies of Cultural Diplomacy
- Future Trends in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy
- Nation Branding and Unilateral Cultural Diplomacy
- International Organizations
- European Politics
- Contemporary German Foreign Policy
- Models of Cultural Diplomacy
- Religion and Cultural Diplomacy
- Soft Power, Hard Power and Smart Power
- Cultural Diplomacy in Conflict Zones
- The Private Sector and Cultural Diplomacy
- Economics
- International Economics
- Module Exam in International Economics
- International Finance and Accounting
- International Marketing
- International Management
- Business Simulation
- International Business Strategy
- Academic Research and Writing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Submit an online application form, which can be accessed here (see also the hyperlink on the left hand side). Following the submission of the online application, the applicant will receive an email from a representative of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy outlining the next steps for the application.
Applicants who have successfully completed the first stage of their application will then need to pay the application fee of 70 Euros (Payment Options will be sent to you via email) and will be scheduled for an interview which will be conducted either via telephone or Skype. The interview will be scheduled within 1-2 weeks after the date of the successful submission of the application (candidates will be informed about the date and the time of the interview via email).
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Institute for Cultural Diplomacy directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
Berlin, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
