Master Programme in International Business & Geopolitics (EMDI BAG)
About the Study Programme
The DIVERSE European University Alliance announces the forthcoming launch of a new
Joint Master Programme in International Business & Geopolitics, with the first student intake
planned for the academic year 2027/2028, pending accreditation.
The design of the Joint Master Programme in International Business and Geopolitics has
been supported through the Erasmus Mundus Design Measures initiative, coordinated by
Algebra Bernays University.
In today’s interconnected world, geopolitics has become a decisive factor in international
business, shaping corporate strategy, operations, and decision-making. Recognising this,
the DIVERSE European University Alliance is developing an innovative Joint Master’s
Programme in International Business & Geopolitics to address the growing need for
professionals able to navigate an increasingly complex global environment. The quality and
originality of the proposal led the European Commission to approve and fund its design
phase, during which the DIVERSE Alliance and its international partners will finalise all
scientific, administrative, and organisational elements — from curriculum design and
academic staffing to mobility pathways and the programme’s governance model.
The programme will integrate expertise in geopolitical dynamics, megatrends, strategic
intelligence, and international business. It will equip students to anticipate risks and
opportunities, analyse global developments, and support strategic decision-making. By
placing geopolitics at the centre of international business education, this joint master’s
programme will fill a clear gap in the current academic landscape and responds to strong
labour-market demand for graduates skilled in both international business and geopolitics.
Students will develop advanced analytical competencies, the ability to assess geopolitical
influences on business decisions, and the capacity to build strategic resilience in a rapidly
changing world. These skills will significantly enhance employability in government, industry,
consulting, international organisations, and research.
Partner institutions
The programme is being developed by eight higher education institutions that are members of the DIVERSE European University Alliance, in cooperation with an international partner from China.
- Algebra Bernays University, Croatia
- Autónoma University of Lisbon, Portugal
- Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Finland
- Technische Hochschule Rosenheim, Germany
- G.E. Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, Romania
- Griffith College, Ireland
- Universidad Europea del Atlántico, Spain
- Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, Germany
- University of Macau, China

