International business administration (Bachelor)

The university studies are aimed at prospective students, 
- who want to understand business contexts,
- who want to build up knowledge of international business management, marketing management, logistics, controlling, finance, human resources management and taxation as well as social and leadership skills,
- who would like to work in an intercultural business environment,
- who would like to acquire basic legal knowledge (business law, labour law, company law), - who enjoy learning foreign languages, - who are interested in the specifics of communication in an international environment, 7 - who would like to acquire basic legal knowledge (business law, labour law, company law), - who are interested in the specifics of communication in an international environment.who would like to acquire basic legal knowledge (economic law, labour law, company law),
- who enjoy learning foreign languages,
- who are interested in the specifics of communication in an international environment,
- who are looking for a position in an international enterprise after successfully completing their degree.

The university studies programme is designed to last seven semesters.

In the first two semesters, you will primarily familiarise yourself with the basics of business administration and law. You will also learn important mathematics basics and techniques for academic research. In the third and fourth semesters, you will then gain insights into the business management functions of an enterprise, supplemented by further economics and legal aspects.

You will also acquire English skills at an academic level. You will also learn how to use application software to support the resource planning of an enterprise.

Internship / semester abroad (5th semester):

In the 5th semester, you complete either a study abroad programme at a foreign university or a work placement module (BPS) in an enterprise based abroad. Alternatively, the work placement module can also be carried out in an international division of an enterprise based in Germany.

The semester abroad is subject to the condition that you have successfully completed the modules of the 1st and 2nd semesters and earned 75 ECTS credits by 15 April or 15 October before the start of your university studies / internship.

Profile programme (6th and 7th semester):

You design your profile studies according to your interests by choosing a specialisation from the following offer - consisting of three subject-related modules - in order to deepen your knowledge in these. You supplement this specialisation with three compulsory elective subjects, which you can use to give your university studies a very individual grade. You will also acquire specialisation in Business Management and use the knowledge you have acquired in previous semesters in a practical business simulation.

You will complete your university studies by writing a Bachelor's thesis that deals academically with a specific business management issue.

Details of the courses can be found in the module handbook. This and the legal framework of the university studies are set out in the examination regulations.

WORK PLACEMENT MODULE ABROAD

The internship to be completed as part of the work placement module is an alternative to the period of study abroad. It lasts 6 months, has an international focus and is completed at a location of an enterprise or organisation in a foreign language country. The usual working hours of a full-time employee apply.

If necessary, you will be supported by the department in your search for an internship position abroad.

The work placement module is accompanied by two study seminars, during which you will be supervised by a professor. You have successfully completed the work placement module if the respective placement provider issues a certificate confirming your successful active participation in the enterprise / organisation, you have submitted your placement report on time and have successfully participated in the accompanying study seminars.

You can find out what this means in detail in attachment 3 (Regulations for the Work Placement Regulation) to the examination regulations.

PERIOD OF STUDY ABROAD

The semester abroad is an integral part of the IBWL study programme.

You can study at one of our partner universities or look for a university abroad on your own. You also have the option of completing a work placement module abroad. The period of study abroad offers you a wide range of opportunities to specialise your theoretical specialist knowledge and strengthen your intercultural competence.

Where you can go, what funding options are available, what Erasmus means - all this will be clarified from the second semester onwards.

The Department of Business maintains many partnerships in Europe, the USA and Australia. There are also partnerships with the Fulda University of Applied Sciences and the state of Hesse.

During the period of study abroad, you will take a course of at least four Business Sciences courses totalling at least 20 ECTS credits.

Furthermore, the possibility of obtaining a double degree passes. You can find more detailed information on topics relating to International Affairs, Erasmus + and double degrees on the "Double Degrees" page.

If you have any questions regarding the period of study abroad, please contact Ms Laura Yilmaz / International Office.

The International Office is also available to answer your questions.

- Accounting, taxes and auditing

- Internal accounting

- Human resources management

- marketing

- Logistics

It is important to us that you complete high-quality university studies. In addition to ensuring the appropriate organisational framework, our contribution to this is the use of professors, lecturers for special tasks and teaching staff who enjoy teaching the courses and have a great deal of didactic skill. They will provide you with the knowledge and competences required for a commercial career in practice, applied and with an international focus. You will benefit from the many years of practical professional experience of your lecturers. They will also introduce you to academic research techniques so that you are able to write university studies and theses according to academic standards.

The usual teaching format at the Department of Business at Fulda University of Applied Sciences is seminar-type tuition, which combines lectures and practice classes and actively involves you in the learning process. You will work through some of the subject matter under the guidance of the lecturers using case studies, case studies, editing specialist articles, presentations, role-playing games and e-learning tasks.

You will attend courses in German and English, enabling you to familiarise yourself with German and English specialist terminology, which will enable you to find your way in an international business context. You will also have the opportunity to attend courses taught in English by guest lecturers from abroad.

You will receive the respective course materials on the department's electronic platform "eFBW", which also serves as a means of communication between instructors and students.

At the end of each semester, we ask you to assess the courses anonymously using a standardised evaluation form with the aim of receiving your feedback on the courses you have attended and identifying areas for change or improvement.

University entrance qualification

Applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency of at least level B1 of the European
Framework of Reference or equivalent. Exceptions to this evidence are
applicants with English as their mother tongue and those who have already completed a university degree programme in predominantly English.

Applicants who have applied for their university entrance qualification abroad must provide evidence of German language proficiency in accordance with the "Certification of German language proficiency for admission to university (DSH)" (DSH II examination) or equivalent.

Winter semester

With German educational qualifications: 1 May to 30 September
With foreign educational qualifications: 1 May to 30 September
 

Summer semester

With German educational qualifications: 1 November to 31 March
With foreign educational qualifications: 1 November to 31 March