• Degree Programme: B.A. 180 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
• Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
• Recognition: Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
• Study Duration: 36 months

• With the B.A. in Business Administration, you are required to choose a specialisation to tailor your studies to your career goals. Options include International Management, Business Analytics, Logistics, Entrepreneurship, or Organisational Development and Change - you decide. Either way, your mandatory internship will provide you with hands-on experience.

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialisation in International Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany is taught in English. This focused and practice-oriented curriculum equips you with essential skills for managing businesses in a global context. The programme will:

• Build a strong understanding of global corporations, globalisation, and international business environments.
• Develop your ability to make intercultural and ethical decisions in complex international settings.
• Strengthen your skills in international contract management and cross-border project work.
• Enhance your intercultural competence through applied projects and seminars on current issues in international management.

Fundamental courses

• Business 101
• Introduction to Academic Work for Business and Social Sciences
• Managerial Economics
• Business Mathematics
• Marketing I and Marketing II
• Project: Agile Project Management
• Sustainability
• Statistics
• Accounting and Balancing
• Leadership 4.0
• Principles of Management
• Project: Corporate Social Responsibility

In-depth courses

• Corporate Finance and Investment
• Corporate Planning and Control
• International HR Management
• Project: Economic Policy
• Digital Business Models
• Management Accounting
• International Business Law
• Project: Entrepreneurship
• Project: Megatrends in a Business Context
• Seminar: Current Issues in Business Administration

Internship

• Internship: Business & Management

Bachelor thesis

• Bachelor's thesis
• Colloquium on the bachelor's thesis

• Intercultural Management
• Global Corporations and Globalisation
• Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making
• International Contract Management
• Project: Intercultural Challenges in International Business
• Seminar: Current Issues in International Management

Germany's business environment is internationally oriented, which means that graduates of Business Administration with a specialisation in International Management have a wide range of exciting career opportunities. With their strong business fundamentals and intercultural expertise, graduates are well prepared to work in global organisations across a variety of industries. Their roles often involve cross-border collaboration, international strategy and managing global operations. Below are some popular career paths after graduation:

International Business Manager

Your role will involve coordinating and managing international business activities, working across markets to support global strategy, operations and growth initiatives.

Global Project Coordinator

Your role will involve supporting and managing international projects, collaborating with multicultural teams to ensure that timelines, budgets and objectives are met across borders.

International Operations Specialist

Your role will involve optimising and coordinating international business processes. You will work with partners and teams worldwide to improve efficiency and ensure the smooth running of global operations.

General admission requirements

• Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
• A subject-related higher education entrance qualification.

Depending on your qualifications, you might have to meet additional requirements, such as successfully passing a university entrance examination or one of the following programmes to make sure you are ready to study with us:

• Bachelor Entrance Examination

English language skills

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

• IELTS (at least 6.0 points)
• TOEFL IBT (at least 80 points)
• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 169)

*Proof must not be older than two years. 

Alternative ways to prove your English language skills: 

• Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.