International MBA Focus International & Sustainable Management (Dual Degree)

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Dual Degree Program with ESSCA, Paris/France (MBA/M.Sc)

You can start with your core modules at the IGC in Bremen and specialize in International Sustainable Management in the second term of your studies. This specialization is offered by the ESSCA School of Management in Paris, France.

Paris is recognized as one of the most attractive cities in the world for economic development. With ESSCA you will choose a Business school with a history of more than a century. ESSCA is one of the prestigious French Grandes Ecoles and is with AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA internationally triple-crown accredited.

IBSA’s International and Sustainable Management specialization combines the study of international management and topics related to sustainable practices in a globalized environment and provides the students with working knowledge and practical tools necessary in addressing and taking a lead on various social, economic, technological, and environmental issues.

Apart from high and practical education, you will have the chance to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Profit from the rich cultural heritage that the city has to offer or take a walk along the Seine. ESSCA School of Management is located just twenty minutes by metro from the great Paris landmarks such as the Champs Elysées or the Eiffel Tower.

Start your IBSA Dual Degree Master’s Program with the International MBA at the International Graduate Center in Bremen, Germany and go to Paris for your specialization.

The International Graduate Center (IGC) was founded by HSB Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences as an interdisciplinary Graduate School for management and leadership. For applicants with a first university degree IGC offers MBA and Master's degrees in the area of international and European business and management. All programs are taught in English.

IGC guarantees a postgraduate education which satisfies academic and job requirements in equal measure. Team oriented lectures and seminars in small groups with a maximum of 25 students facilitate a constructive dialog between the members. IGC has currently some 200 students from more than 40 countries. The international network is strengthened by visiting lecturers from many of our international partner universities who offer courses, lectures and contribute to the inter cultural competence of our students. Many of our lecturers come from the management of top companies in Europe and will provide you with an insight into different companies and fields of business. IGC is part of the International Business School Alliance (IBSA) with four partner universities (located in USA, Spain, France and Germany) that successfully offer an unique dual degree program.

Why study at IGC?

• IGC is part of HSB Hochschule Bremen - City University of Applied Sciences, a public German university with over 200 years of tradition.
• With students from currently more than 40 nations on our campus, IGC stands for lived internationality.
• Bremen is as a lively student city, rich in tradition and history, dedicated to future-oriented science and research, as well as industry, trade and cultural diversity.
• Study and stay – after graduation you can apply for a “job seeker visa” that enables you to start your career in Germany and Europe.
• The International Student Assistance team (ISA) will be happy to support you from the very beginning in matters such as enrollment, city registration and finding accommodation.
• The International MBA (dual degree) is an EFMD accredited program.