International Business and Management (Bachelor)

We live in a world of globalised markets. To be successful in these markets, companies of all sizes need employees who not only have a sound knowledge of business and management principles, but are also equipped for a multinational environment in which intercultural and language skills are of the utmost importance.

This need is met by the "International Business and Management" degree programme. The programme combines a business education with language skills and fosters an international climate that enables future careers.

The programme is aimed at high school graduates who want to lay the right foundations for an international career by

• acquiring in-depth knowledge in the most important disciplines of business administration
• specialising in management
• studying exclusively in English and
• acquire knowledge of a second language.

You can start the International Business and Management programme in the winter and summer semesters. 40 applicants are admitted. Up to 50 per cent of places are reserved for international applicants.

You are admitted to the degree programme if you have a university entrance qualification. This includes a general higher education entrance qualification, a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification that entitles you to study at a university or university of applied sciences, a master craftsman's certificate or an equivalent professional qualification.

You must also have sufficient knowledge of English to be able to understand lectures and subject content: Applicants must have English language skills equivalent to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students whose native language is English are exempt from this requirement.

German language skills are not required for this degree programme. However, we strongly recommend that you have a basic knowledge of German or are willing to acquire German language skills during your studies. This will help you, for example, with your daily errands outside the university.

Information on language skills

The degree programme is taught exclusively in English. Specialised courses enable you to improve your English language skills. You will also acquire basic, business-orientated skills in another language. You can choose between French, Spanish and - if you are not a native German speaker - German. In the first four semesters, you will familiarise yourself with the most important disciplines of business administration and economics. This also includes language modules.

In the fifth semester you will gain experience abroad. You are welcome to study at one of our partner universities or at a university of your choice. Alternatively, you have the opportunity to complete an internship in another country. Back in Germany, the programme focuses on specialisation in management, including a comprehensive case study in which you work on innovative projects. This experience, combined with a business simulation, includes a series of unique challenges that help you develop holistic management skills. The programme concludes with a Bachelor's thesis.

Internships abroad

All students are required to complete an internship or study abroad during the practical phase of their degree programme. The internationally oriented internship lasts six months and is completed in a company or organisation in a country where a foreign language is spoken. Students are expected to work the normal hours of a full-time employee. If you need help finding an internship abroad, please contact Mrs Martina Langsch (Internships).

Your internship abroad will be supervised by a professor and will include a term paper and either a presentation or a report. You have fulfilled the internship requirements if the company or organisation issues a certificate of internship and if you have submitted the required term paper and presentation/report on time. Details can be found in Appendix 3 (Internship Regulations) of the examination regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Martina Langsch (Internships).

Studying abroad

The semester abroad is an integral part of the International Business Administration degree programme.

You can study at a partner university or find a university yourself. Alternatively, you can also complete an internship abroad or in Germany (see above). Your study abroad programme offers you many opportunities to deepen your theoretical knowledge and strengthen your intercultural skills.

At the beginning of the second semester, you will receive basic information about the possibilities of studying abroad, e.g. where you can study and what funding and programmes are available to you. The Faculty of Business maintains partnerships with universities in Europe, the USA and Australia. There are also established partnerships with Fulda University of Applied Sciences and the state of Hesse.

During your studies abroad, you will earn at least 20 credit points by completing at least four modules in the Department of Business Administration.

Double degrees are possible as part of the study programme. Further information on this, Erasmus+ and international options can be found on the website for international students.

If you have any questions about studying abroad, please contact the International Office team.

University entrance qualification
Knowledge of English at level B2 (except for applicants with English as their mother tongue)

Winter semester

All applicants with a German school-leaving certificate (also obtained at a German school abroad), but not graduates of a preparatory college: 15 April to 15 July

German/EU/EEA nationals with a foreign school or university degree, including graduates of a preparatory college: 1 March to 15 July

All other nationals with a foreign school or university degree incl. graduates of a preparatory college: 1 March to 15 June

Summer semester

All applicants with a German school-leaving certificate (also obtained at a German school abroad), but not graduates of a preparatory college: 15 October to 15 January

German/EU/EEA nationals with a foreign school or university degree, including graduates of a preparatory college: 1 November to 15 January

All other nationals with a foreign school or university degree, including graduates of a preparatory college: 15 October to 15 December