The right balance between knowledge and real-world skills

Sebastian Link Pinero, Germany, Class of 2025

The IBM program combines up-to-date business knowledge with the practical and personal skills needed to succeed in a fast-moving international business environment.

For Sebastian Link Pinero, enrolling in the Master’s program in International Business Management at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences has been an important step towards his professional and personal goals. What particularly appeals to him is the program’s balance between technical and theoretical business knowledge and the personal skills needed to navigate today’s dynamic business world.

The curriculum covers current topics such as artificial intelligence, finance, and controlling while also developing an entrepreneurial and managerial mindset. Courses focusing on leadership, negotiation, and intercultural communication prepare students not only for future management roles but also for the possibility of starting their own business.

Sebastian particularly values the expertise of the professors, who bring experience from renowned companies, senior management positions, and their own businesses into the classroom. Different professors contribute specialized perspectives while working towards the broader objectives of each course, giving students a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered.

This expertise is combined with extensive hands-on learning. Students work on real-world scenarios such as business negotiations and startup pitch decks, while excursions provide additional insights into different companies and industries. For Sebastian, this practical approach makes the learning experience both more engaging and more relevant to the challenges of the modern business world.

The international composition of the student community adds another important dimension. With more than 16 nationalities represented in his class, Sebastian is constantly exposed to different perspectives and experiences. The small class sizes create an environment where students can actively contribute, learn from one another, and build close professional and personal connections.

For Sebastian, the IBM program offers an ideal foundation for entering the professional world: a combination of current business knowledge, practical experience, personal development, and an international network that can support his career long after graduation.