W79m-2022 – German Business Culture and International Management

Study programme number
W79
Study programme
German Business Culture and International Management
German Business Culture and International Management
Faculty
Business Administration
Degree
Master
First matriculation
2022
Status
Accredited bis 31/08/2029 by HTW Dresden (First accreditation on the 24/04/2023)
Standard period of study
4 semester
Required credits
120
Study mode
Can be studied full-time, Can be studied part-time
Study model
Not specified
Recommended for the study abroad
3. Semester (Winter)
Study programme supervisor

Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Julia Krause
julia.krause(at)htw-dresden.de

Regulations
Study regulations:

W79m2023_Studienordnung vom 24.04.2023
Valid from: WS 2023


Examination regulations:

W79m2023_Prüfungsordnung vom 24.04.2023
Valid from: WS 2023


Accreditation certificate:

W78_79m2023_Akkreditierungsurkunde online 2022_2029
Valid from: WS 2022


Module manual (compact):

W79m2023_Modulhandbuch kompakt vom 24.04.2023
Valid from: WS 2023

Study schedule

Name Type Credits Semester hours per week (L/E/P)
1. Sem. 2. Sem. 3. Sem. 4. Sem.
Introduction to Business in Germany 1
Introduction to Business in Germany
W002 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 3
(2/0/1)
Industry or Research Project 1
Industry or Research Project
W295 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 1
(0/0/1)
International Management and Globalization 1
International Management and Globalization
W623 | Version: 4
Compulsory module 5 4
(4/0/0)
Strategic Business Simulation 1
Strategic Business Simulation
W940 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 4
(0/4/0)
Intercultural Communication 1
Intercultural Communication
Z013 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 2
(0/1/1)
International Economics 1
International Economics
W933 | Version: 2
Compulsory module 5 4
(2/2/0)
Strategy and Sustainability 1
Strategy and Sustainability
W934 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 4
(2/2/0)
Change & Complexity in Organisations 1
Change & Complexity in Organisations
W936 | Version: 2
Compulsory module 5 4
(0/4/0)
Management of complex leadership tasks 1
Management of Complex Leadership Tasks
W937 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 4
(1/1/2)
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
W448 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 30 X
 
Foreign Language
Unit 5 X
 
Functional / Industrial Cluster
Unit 15 X
 
Electives
Unit 10 X
Academic Research Skills 1
Academic Research Skills
W944 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 3 2
(0/0/2)
Master thesis 1
Master Thesis
W637 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 27 X
Foreign Language
One module must be chosen from the block. Non-native German speakers choose from the German as a Foreign Language block. Native German speakers choose from the French or Spanish blocks. All students will receive a language test to determine their ability.
You have to choose at least 1 module
Block 5 4
 
French
You have to choose at least 1 module
Block 5 4
 
 
French B1 I 1
Französisch B1 I
S740 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
 
Business French B2 I 1
Wirtschaftsfranzösisch B2 I
S742 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
 
French B2 I 1
Französisch B2 I
S744 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
 
Business French C1 I 1
Wirtschaftsfranzösisch C1 I
S746 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
German as a foreign language
For students whose native language is not German.
You have to choose at least 1 module
Block 5 4
 
 
German A1 I/SI
DaF A1 I/SI
S030 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
 
German A2/SI
DaF A2 I/SI
S032 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
 
German B1/SI
DaF B1 I/SI
S034 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
 
German B2 I/SI
DaF B2 I/SI
S036 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
 
German C1 I/SI
DaF C1 I/SI
S038 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
Spanish
You have to choose at least 1 module
Block 5 4
 
 
Spanish B1 I 1
Spanisch B1 I
S774 | Version: 3
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
 
Business Spanish B2 I 1
Wirtschaftsspanisch B2 I
S782 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
 
Spanish B2 I 1
Spanisch B2 I
S784 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
 
Business Spanish C1 I 1
Wirtschaftsspanisch C1 I
S786 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
Electives
Two modules must be chosen
You have to choose at least 2 modules
Block 10 8
 
Knowledge Management 1
Wissensmanagement
W617 | Version: 2
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(2/0/2)
 
B2B Marketing
B2B Marketing
W618 | Version: 3
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
Diversity Management 1
Diversity Management
W712 [IB-MA P02] | Version: 2
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(3/1/0)
 
International Business Law 1
International Business Law
W720 | Version: 2
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(3/1/0)
 
Resources and Uncertainty in Strategic Management 1
Resources and Uncertainty in Strategic Management
W825 | Version: 4
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
Current Issues in HRM 1
Current Issues in HRM
W830 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
Innovation Management 1
Innovation Management
W941 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(2/2/0)
 
Business Process and Operations Management 1
Business Process and Operations Management
W942 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
International Supply Chain and Sales Management 1
International Supply Chain and Sales Management
W943 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(0/4/0)
 
International Marketing Management 1
International Marketing Management
W950 | Version: 2
Compulsory elective module 5 4
(1/3/0)
Total SWS per semester 18 24 2 0
Total ECTS credits per semester 30 30 33 27
1
The courses are held entirely or partly in a foreign language (see module description).

Examination schedule

Name Type Credits Examinations
1. Sem. 2. Sem. 3. Sem. 4. Sem.
Introduction to Business in Germany
Introduction to Business in Germany
W002 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 APL 1,3
WE 1,3
Industry or Research Project
Industry or Research Project
W295 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 APL 3
International Management and Globalization
International Management and Globalization
W623 | Version: 4
Compulsory module 5 WE 1,3
APL 1,3
Strategic Business Simulation
Strategic Business Simulation
W940 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 APL 3
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication
Z013 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 PVL 3
APL 3
International Economics
International Economics
W933 | Version: 2
Compulsory module 5 APL 3
WE 3
Strategy and Sustainability
Strategy and Sustainability
W934 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 APL 3
WE 3
Change & Complexity in Organisations
Change & Complexity in Organisations
W936 | Version: 2
Compulsory module 5 APL 3
APL 2,3
Management of complex leadership tasks
Management of Complex Leadership Tasks
W937 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 5 APL 3
APL 2,3
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
W448 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 30
 
Foreign Language
Unit 5
 
Functional / Industrial Cluster
Unit 15
 
Electives
Unit 10
Academic Research Skills
Academic Research Skills
W944 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 3 APL 2,3
Master thesis
Master Thesis
W637 | Version: 1
Compulsory module 27 MT 1
D 1
Foreign Language
One module must be chosen from the block. Non-native German speakers choose from the German as a Foreign Language block. Native German speakers choose from the French or Spanish blocks. All students will receive a language test to determine their ability.
You have to choose at least 1 module
Block 5 ...
 
French
You have to choose at least 1 module
Block 5 ...
 
 
French B1 I
Französisch B1 I
S740 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
APL
 
 
Business French B2 I
Wirtschaftsfranzösisch B2 I
S742 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
APL
 
 
French B2 I
Französisch B2 I
S744 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
APL
 
 
Business French C1 I
Wirtschaftsfranzösisch C1 I
S746 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
APL
 
German as a foreign language
For students whose native language is not German.
You have to choose at least 1 module
Block 5 ...
 
 
German A1 I/SI
DaF A1 I/SI
S030 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
 
 
German A2/SI
DaF A2 I/SI
S032 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
 
 
German B1/SI
DaF B1 I/SI
S034 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
 
 
German B2 I/SI
DaF B2 I/SI
S036 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
 
 
German C1 I/SI
DaF C1 I/SI
S038 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
 
Spanish
You have to choose at least 1 module
Block 5 ...
 
 
Spanish B1 I
Spanisch B1 I
S774 | Version: 3
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
 
 
Business Spanish B2 I
Wirtschaftsspanisch B2 I
S782 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 WE
APL
 
 
Spanish B2 I
Spanisch B2 I
S784 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
 
 
Business Spanish C1 I
Wirtschaftsspanisch C1 I
S786 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 WE
APL
Electives
Two modules must be chosen
You have to choose at least 2 modules
Block 10 ...
 
Knowledge Management
Wissensmanagement
W617 | Version: 2
Compulsory elective module 5 WE
 
B2B Marketing
B2B Marketing
W618 | Version: 3
Compulsory elective module 5 APL
 
Diversity Management
Diversity Management
W712 [IB-MA P02] | Version: 2
Compulsory elective module 5 PVL 3
APL 3
APL 3
 
International Business Law
International Business Law
W720 | Version: 2
Compulsory elective module 5 APL 3
 
Resources and Uncertainty in Strategic Management
Resources and Uncertainty in Strategic Management
W825 | Version: 4
Compulsory elective module 5 WE 3
APL 3
 
Current Issues in HRM
Current Issues in HRM
W830 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL 3
 
Innovation Management
Innovation Management
W941 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 APL 3
 
Business Process and Operations Management
Business Process and Operations Management
W942 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 WE 3
 
International Supply Chain and Sales Management
International Supply Chain and Sales Management
W943 | Version: 1
Compulsory elective module 5 WE 3
 
International Marketing Management
International Marketing Management
W950 | Version: 2
Compulsory elective module 5 APL 3
APL 3
Total ECTS credits per semester 30 30 33 27
1
The examination must be passed with at least "sufficient" (4.0).
2
Non-graded examination that must be passed.
3
Tested in English language.
APL - Alternative examination
D - Defense
MT - Master thesis
PVL - Pre-requisite for the examination
WE - Written examination
- No examination