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

• Maîtrise

  Diplôme

• Anglais

  Langue des instructions

• 2 années

  Années d’études

• À temps plein

  Mode d’étude

• 1 octobre 2025

  Studies commence

• Allemagne

  Location

The program is a two-year program offered by the Hochschule Furtwangen University (HFU) in partnership with the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy. 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 program consists of 120 ECTS credits in total and has duration of four semesters, which all take place in Berlin/Potsdam, Germany. The program follows the conventional university structure of a two academic years’ program divided into four semesters. Students are offered elective courses to accompany mandatory courses, professional development experience and the final thesis. Modules and courses: -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- Part 1 (6 ECTS) International Organizations Cultural Diplomacy in Conflict Zones European Studies & Politics -Module Professional Development Training Program (18 ECTS) -Module Electives Cultural Diplomacy- Part 2 (12 ECTS) Soft Power, Hard Power, and Smart Power Nation Branding and Unilateral Cultural Diplomacy 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 (30 ECTS) Academic Research and Writing Master Thesis