Question 1

Course Curriculum

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1. What is the scope of the M.Engg International Business & Engineering program?

The M.Engg. in International Business & Engineering is designed for graduates with a technical or engineering background who want to add global business, leadership, and sustainability expertise to their profile. The program equips you to manage complex international projects, lead multicultural teams, and bridge the gap between technology and business. It opens pathways to careers in roles such as Project Manager, Operations Manager, Technical Consultant, or R&D Specialist, with strong opportunities across Europe and global industries.

2. What should I expect from a M.Engg International Business & Engineering?

The M.Engg in International Business & Engineering is an academically rigorous program that combines advanced engineering modules with international business, management, and sustainability studies. It follows SRH’s CORE principle, emphasizing problem-based learning, real-world case studies, and interdisciplinary projects. Students can expect small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and strong links with industry through 3,500+ corporate partners, giving them both theoretical depth and practical exposure. The program is ideal for technically trained graduates seeking to expand into global leadership roles and prepares them for careers that bridge technology, strategy, and innovation in international markets.

3. Which topics are going to be covered as part of the online coursework?

As part of the online coursework for the M.Engg in International Business & Engineering, students will build a solid foundation in core management and technical concepts before transitioning to on-campus studies. Delivered on an advanced digital learning platform, the curriculum emphasizes interactive and practice-oriented learning through live sessions, case studies, and project work. Key topics include Marketing, Business Management, Startup Project Development, and Investment Project Analysis, Business Law alongside modules in strategic leadership, innovation, and sustainable practices. This blend ensures participants gain the managerial and entrepreneurial mindset required to complement their engineering expertise, preparing them for the global academic and professional challenges of the on-campus phase.

4. What type of learning experience should I expect from the online coursework?

The online coursework for the M.Engg in International Business & Engineering offers a highly interactive and immersive learning experience, combining live lectures from industry experts and acclaimed faculty with on-demand recorded sessions for flexible study. Students can engage in real-time doubt-clearing, case discussions, and project-based assignments to reinforce understanding and apply concepts practically. The program is designed to replicate a rich academic environment online, preparing students to seamlessly transition to the on-campus phase, where they will benefit from direct faculty interaction, collaborative group projects, and access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, ensuring a comprehensive and applied learning journey.

5. Is any certification granted at the end of the program?

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be conferred the M.Eng. in International Business & Engineering degree by SRH University of Applied Sciences, a state-recognized and internationally accredited institution. This degree reflects the mastery of both engineering and international business competencies, the ability to lead projects in global and technical environments, and the application of sustainable innovation practices.

6. Can I sign up only for a few specific modules if I am interested in it?

No, the program is designed to be completed in its entirety and cannot be pursued as standalone modules.

Question 2

About the SRH University of Applied Sciences

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1. Why should you pursue a MA International Business & Leadership from the SRH University of Applied Sciences?

Industry-Relevant Curriculum – Gain expertise in business, technology, and sustainability with a program tailored for the global job market.
Sustainability-Focused Learning – Identify energy, economic, and environmental challenges and develop innovative, sustainable solutions.
Leadership & Management Readiness – Be fully prepared for leadership roles in both technical and commercial development within dynamic industries.
Hands-on Experience – Work on real-world projects, driving them forward from technical, economic, and sustainability perspectives.
Global Perspective – Understand international legal frameworks, cultural differences, and economic trends, preparing you for leadership in global markets.
Strong Language & Practical Skills – Enhance your profile with international experience and language proficiency, making learners a sought-after professional.
Burgeoning Demand: The presence of globally recognized companies such as Siemens, Bosch, BMW, and SAP highlights the diverse opportunities available for the M.A International Business and Leadership Program.

2. What are the part-time working rules in Germany?

As a student, you can work part-time during the course. The students can work a maximum of 20 hours during their academic term and 40 hours during their study break. The time permitted in accordance with the immigration norms is 120 full days or 240 half days in a year. Typical wage in Germany is around 10-12 Euros per hour.

3. Will I be supported for TOEFL/IELTS/PTE or other English language exams during this program?

Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the on-campus component master's program in Germany.

4. When will I go to the SRH University of Applied Sciences, Germany?

The SRH University of Applied Sciences, Germany will have 2 intakes for students coming through this accelerator pathway. The intakes will be in April and October. Though the application process for the SRH University of Applied Sciences, Germany will start during the SRH University of Applied Sciences online program, you will be able to go to the SRH University of Applied Sciences, Germany in the nearest intake available. Subject to learner meeting eligibility criteria set by University for transfer to on-campus experience.

5. When will I get an Offer Letter from the SRH University of Applied SCIENCES?

upGrad will apply for a conditional offer letter at the SRH University of Applied Sciences, Germany once all the required documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter from SRH University of Applied Sciences, Germany, you will have to give the proof of English proficiency for making an application to SRH University of Applied Sciences, Germany. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of the start of the batch to accelerate this process. Once you submit the APS certificate and English Language Proficiency scorecard, you will get an unconditional offer letter from the SRH University of Applied Sciences.

6. How long are the online classes for?

There are a total of 5 courses that will be delivered online. The duration of each course is 5 weeks. In total, the student would have to complete 22-24 weeks of live lectures after which they can start preparing or transitioning into their on-campus journey.

7. Is there any enrollment fee that learners must pay to SRH to receive the final Letter of Acceptance?

Yes, an Enrollment fee of EUR 1000 must be paid by the learner to SRH in order to receive the final Letter of Acceptance from the university.

Question 3

Selection Criteria

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1. How do I know if the program is right for me?

This program is designed specifically for graduates in B.Tech, B.Engg, or equivalent engineering disciplines who wish to expand their technical foundation with global business and management expertise. It is ideal for:

Technically Proficient Graduates: Individuals with a solid engineering background looking to complement their technical skills with business strategy, project management, and leadership capabilities.

Future Leaders in Engineering and Technology: Those aiming for roles such as Project Manager, Lead Engineer, Operations Manager, Technical Consultant, or R&D Specialist in global organizations.

Interdisciplinary Thinkers: Candidates who want to bridge engineering with international business, gaining insights into sustainable innovation, global markets, and cross-functional project execution.

Global Career Aspirants: Graduates seeking multicultural exposure, international collaborations, and industry networking to accelerate career opportunities in Europe and worldwide.

Innovation and Strategy-Oriented Professionals: Those interested in applied learning, challenge-based projects, and strategic decision-making, enabling them to lead technical and business initiatives confidently.

2. Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this program?

For SRH University of Applied Sciences (Online):

Applicants must hold a 4- year degree in B.Tech/ B.Engg with a minimum of 60% marks as an aggregate score or a German GPA of 3.0 in their Bachelor’s Degree.

The awarding university should have an H+ status on Anabin.

Medium of Instruction should be English as certified by Bachelor’s graduation institution (MOI letter is required for admission purposes).

For SRH University of Applied Sciences, Germany (On-campus):

The student must successfully complete the M.Engg International Business & Engineering Semester 1 from SRH University of Applied Sciences with an aggregate of minimum 50% or above with a minimum of 50% in each individual course.

English Proficiency Requirements are IELTS Academic>= 6.5 overall with no sectional score lower than 6 or TOEFL iBT >= 87 or TOEIC Listening/Reading >=785, Speaking 160, Writing 150 or Duolingo >=110 or Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C) or PTE >= 59.

3. Is work experience required for this course?

Work experience is not mandatory for admission; however, applicants with prior experience may share it.

4. What is the list of documents that are required to make an application to the SRH University of Applied Sciences, Germany for a final offer letter?

The list of documents that are required to make an application to the SRH University of Applied Sciences for a final offer letter are:

Marksheets from 10th and 12th (Optional)
Graduation Degree and Semester wise marksheet
Graduation Transcripts
Passport
Statement of Purpose/Cover letter
Resume
Photograph
Medium of Instruction Letter (MOI)
Proof of English Proficiency Score
Work Experience Letter (Optional)
APS Certificate

5. What is the selection process for this program?

There are 3 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed below:
STEP 1 - Application and Document Submission - Apply on upGrad.com and submit your documents.
STEP 2 - Shortlisting basis overall performance - Our admissions committee will review your profile. Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you.
STEP 3 - Enrollment for Access to Prep Content - Make a quick block payment of INR 25,000 to reserve your seat and receive immediate access to the prep content and begin your upGrad journey. Complete balance payment with assistance from our loan partners where required.

Question 4

Visa Assistance

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1. Will upGrad help me in writing Academic and Visa SOP?

UpGrad will help with your Academic and Visa SOP and organize training on how to write a good SOP.

2. How much are living expenses for a year in Germany?

Living expenses in Germany for international students are approximately 11,904 Euros.

Question 5

Time Commitment

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1. What is the time commitment expected for the program?

Up to 12-15 Hours/Week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the Program.

2. How will my doubts/questions be addressed in an online program?

Our Student Support is available. You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform.Additionally, an upGrad buddy will enhance the learners’ experience by engaging with them to ensure they are on track with upcoming deadlines, and submissions. They will offer guidance, and resolve their non-academic queries.Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer them within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

Question 6

Payment

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No cost CC EMI FAQ's

0% EMI with 3rd Party Loan Facilitators /Credit card option availability will vary program wise.

1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)
2. Is there any minimum transaction limit ?
Yes. 50000 is the minimum.

3. Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?
No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.

4. Will I have to pay any extra amount for the EMI transaction?
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

5. Are there any fees or down payment?
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.

6. Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.

7. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?
Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.

8. Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?
Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000

9. How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.

10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.

11. Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?
Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.

Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000

Question 7

Refund Policy

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1. Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?

Refund Policy:
1. Students must pay an applicable Caution Amount for the enrollment to the Program. This Caution Amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student.
2. Once the student has made a partial or full payment of Program fee, such student can claim a refund for this amount at any time before the cohort commencement date by raising a refund request through ‘My applications’ page on our website (www.upgrad.com), stating the specific reason for the refund. The refund shall be subject to a deduction of INR. 20,000/- towards processing fee. If less than INR. 20,000/- have been paid in total, students shall not be eligible for any refund in such a case.
3. Students shall not be eligible for a refund (under any circumstances) if the refund request is raised post-program/Batch Start Date. In such a case, the student will continue to pay the EMI of his loan (if applicable) as the loan cannot be canceled. This is also applicable to students who could not complete their payment and could not get enrolled in their opted cohort. However, the student can request a pre-program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
4. Student shall not be eligible for refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limited to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.
5. In case of a valid refund request post obtaining the loan from a third party loan facility provider, we would like to clarify that the responsibility of canceling the loan will lie with the student as upGrad is not privy to such arrangements between the student and the third party loan facility provider.
6. If students do not provide documents as per the timeline mentioned in the offer letter, they will be deferred to the next batch and they will not be eligible for any refund.

Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
1. If a learner, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the Cohort Commencement Date, learner will have an option to defer to another batch.
2. However, the learner is required to pay 50% of the Total Program Fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this condition is complied with, the learner will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
3. A learner can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the Learner enrolled for.
4. The learner has time till the current Cohort Commencement Date to make the payment of the 50% of the Total Program Fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the learner asks for a refund after the Cohort Commencement Date, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
5. The fee applicable to the deferred learner will be as per prevailing Total Program Fee for the batch learner as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).

Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
1. If a learner is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, learner will have an option to defer to another batch.A learner can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the Cohort Commencement Date of the initial batch the Learner enrolled for.
2. The learner will be required to pay a deferral fee of 5% of the Total Program Fee (inclusive of taxes) if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
3. The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
4. Till this condition is complied, the learner will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
5. The learner has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee, post which the deferral request will expire, and the learner will continue as part of the current cohort.
6. If the learner completes the deferral payment, the learner’s login will be disabled. The learner will leave the deferred cohort and the learner will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort.
7. The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the Learner has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.

Case	Deferral fee
Before Program Commencement	50% program fee (including taxes) to be paid upfront- no additional deferral fee to be paid
Post Program Commencement (0-7 days after program start date)	5% of the program fee (including taxes) to be paid within 7 days as deferral fee
Post Program Commencement (8 days after program start date)	Will have to continue as a part of the current cohort

M.Engg Int'l Business & Engineering

SRH University of Applied Sciences

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Oct 2026

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