Locations
You can study the programme M.A. International Economics, Business & Cultural Diplomacy (Short Track) at the following locations:
Description of the programme
The program offers practical experiences and readies students for careers in the aforementioned diverse fields. At a practical level, the Centre for Cultural Diplomacy Studies provides a unique opportunity to interact with top experts and scholars across a wide array of international organizations and research centers. Students are seen as critical partners, collaboratively working with peers and university staff to shape, develop, and transform both the learning environment and their personal learning journey. They participate as co-creators and collaborators in knowledge production, engaging in research and exploration throughout their studies. This exceptional learning setting leads to original research and independent study opportunities, enabling students to build a robust professional network and lay a solid foundation for future academic and professional choices. It prepares students for involvement in the international sphere, in the private sector, civil society, politics, governmental organizations, and international economic organizations.
Accreditations & awards
The master's degree is awarded by the Furtwangen University (HFU), which is recognised as a fully accredited institution of higher education with the right to award university degrees.
The HFU is a public university in Baden-Württemberg/Germany. It is accredited by AQUIN with all its study programmes and quality ensuring processes via an institutional accreditation (Systemakkreditierung).
All our joint study programmes with the HFU are accredited/certified within the framework of this institutional accreditation according to federal law according to § 33 Landeshochschulgesetz Baden-Württemberg (LHG).
The Furtwangen University (HFU) is part of the Bologna Process set in place by the European Commission, and uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) to award degrees. Credits obtained through the MA programme are equivalent to those of courses at universities in all other 30+ signatory countries. Students will earn 30 credits per semester during the MA programme, for a total of 90–120 credits upon completion (depending on the track).