Master of Arts
Intercultural Communication
and Management
Continuing Education at the University of Potsdam
Intercultural Communication and Management at the University of Potsdam
In our complex world intercultural skills are the key to professional success. With the master’s program “Intercultural Communication and Management” at the University of Potsdam, you will expand your skills in intercultural communication and international management – alongside your job.
The ICM program, taught entirely in English, is designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers and personal growth while contributing to the shaping of a globalized world.
Accomplish your Master of Arts degree at the internationally top-ranked University of Potsdam!
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In 2024 the University of Potsdam achieved an excellent 17th place worldwide in the Times Higher Education Ranking of universities under 50 years. In Germany, the University of Potsdam, founded in 1991, is once again number one. More than 600 universities from over 100 countries were ranked.
Curriculum Overview
During the ICM program, students will build a solid foundation in core communication and management disciplines such as intercultural business communication, human resources and international marketing. Moreover, they will acquire professionally relevant skills in the areas of conversation analysis, diversity management, leadership and design thinking.
The curriculum is carefully crafted to balance theory and practice, enabling graduates to tackle real-world challenges.
You can start the program either in the winter or summer semester. The schedule has a special twist: classes are taught Fridays and Saturdays on-site at the Campus Griebnitzsee. The rest of the week you study at your own pace, on-site at the university in Potsdam or wherever you like (maybe one of Potsdam’s world-famous parks).
Maximum flexibility – sounds great? It is!
Modules
Communication I 48 ECTS
- Intercultural Communication
- Intercultural Business Communication
- Conversation Analysis
- Applied Conversation Analysis
- English as a Global Language
- Intercultural Mediation & Conflict Management
- Communication Management
- Digital Communication, Language and Culture
Management I 42 ECTS
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Management Skills & Negotiations
- International Management & Design Thinking
- International Marketing & Business Development
- Leadership & Human Resource Management
- Diversity Management
Master Thesis and Disputation I 30 ECTS
- Independent academic research and thesis preparation
- Defense of the thesis (Disputation)
Tuition Fees
The fee for the study program is EUR 15,000. The fees consist of an admission fee of 1000 euros and four installments, each of which is paid at the beginning of the semester, but individual arrangements are also possible. For individual questions, please contact the program coordinator. Upon enrollment at the University of Potsdam, an additional semester fee of approximately 350 EUR is due each semester.
If you are interested in the Master’s degree program “Intercultural Communication and Management”, please check in good time for possible financial aid such as funding programs, entitlement to educational leave, educational vouchers, etc.
In the case of employed persons, the costs of study can often be covered in full or on a pro-rata basis by the company if further education is in the company’s interest.
Employees and self-employed persons can claim continuing education costs – such as tuition fees, travel expenses, technical literature, etc. – against tax.
The University of Potsdam offers information events for students as well as consultations on the topic of “scholarships”.
Financing the ICM study program
The ICM study course is a continuing education program. Therefore, we charge tuition fees, even though the University of Potsdam is a public university.
If you want to start the ICM study course you must secure your funding before applying. Not only for the tuition, but also living costs, blocked account if in need of a student visa etc.
You will find a good overview on what costs to expect on the university’s International Office.
Very often Companies pay the tuition fees for their employees. Check with your HR department if that is an option for you.
Scholarship
There are no specific scholarships for ICM study courses.
German universities do not grant scholarships or financial aids since there is a national fund for students (called BAföG). You are eligible for that funding if you are an EU resident/citizen.
If you want to use a scholarship for university students you can apply for one of the private scholarships provided by different organizations. Most of those scholarships ask for excellence in academic performance and/or an outstanding social commitment. They will, however, not cover the entire costs of the ICM study course and/or living expenses.
Application
Please apply with complete documents as PDF with the help of our application form. After receiving your application with all the necessary documents, we will send you a confirmation of receipt.
Based on the documents, the examination board will assess your application and decide whether we can offer you a place to study in the ICM study program. We will inform you immediately once the decision has been made!
These are the application deadlines:
Summer Semester: Classes starting in April
- For non-EU applicants needing a visa, the final recommended deadlines are:
January 15th - For those not requiring a visa, the ultimate deadlines are:
March 15th
Winter Semester: Classes starting in October
- For non-EU applicants needing a visa, the final recommended deadlines are:
July 15th - For those not requiring a visa, the ultimate deadlines are:
September 15th
Due to our special admission process, you may apply any time for the next program start. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Since there are only a limited number of places available, we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible. Applicants from non-European countries should bear in mind that the visa application might take several months.
