MA Program in International Economics, Business & Cultural Diplomacy (short track)

• Master

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 1.5 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• October 1, 2025

  Studies commence

• Germany

  Location

The MA program is a 3 Semesters´ Master program offered by the Hochschule Furtwangen University in partnership with the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy, in Berlin/Potsdam, Germany. The program consists of 90 ECTS credits in total and has duration of three semesters, which all take place in Berlin/Potsdam, Germany. The degree provides a comprehensive foundation of studies in several academic disciplines related to international economics and business, and the interconnected disciplines of politics & international relations. A particular emphasis is put on useful strategies, policies and practices of cultural diplomacy for the achievement of international cooperation & soft power objectives, whether in the public sector, private sector or civil society. The curriculum provides students with expertise in three distinct academic fields, combining both an academic and practical advantage in the European and the global markets, and preparing them for careers in diverse fields such as international economic relations, business, the financial sector, politics, the humanities and culture. The study semesters are conducted by the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS) and the Hochschule Furtwangen University (HFU), at the Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS)- Griebnitzsee Campus. The study semesters will consist of mandatory modules and Facultative courses. On the 3rd semester the students will produce a final thesis on a related topic of choice under the supervision of the HFU faculty. At the end of the third semester, the students will be then required to submit their thesis. core modules are- Module Academic Skills & Transcultural Competences (6 ECTS) Academic Skills & Onboarding Transcultural Competences Module Business Strategy and Sustainability (6 ECTS) International Business Strategy Sustainable Development Management Module International Cultural Diplomacy (12 ECTS) The History and Evolution of the Field of Cultural Diplomacy International Case Studies of Applied Cultural Diplomacy Module Electives Cultural Diplomacy (6 ECTS) Nation Branding and Unilateral Cultural Diplomacy International Organizations Soft Power, Hard Power and Smart Power Cultural Diplomacy in Conflict Zones European Studies & Politics International Governance: Trade, Finance and Common Pool Resources Module Future Trends in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy (9 ECTS) Future Trends in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy Case studies in Future trends Module International Economics and Financial Markets (9 ECTS Credits) International Financial Markets and Institutions International Economics Module International Marketing and Management (12 ECTS credits) Global Management Perspectives International Marketing Business Simulation Module Master Thesis (27 ECTS) Academic Research and Writing Master Thesis Module Professional Development Training Program (3 ECTS)