• 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 Entrepreneurship at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany is taught in English. This practice-oriented and well-structured curriculum equips you with the essential skills to launch and grow successful ventures. The programme will:

• Build a strong understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation, and business model development.
• Prepare you for a career in dynamic start-ups, corporate innovation teams, or your own entrepreneurial ventures.
• Develop your practical skills in areas such as start-up financing, digital entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices.
• Enhance your global perspective and intercultural abilities through project-based learning and international business scenarios.

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

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Start-up Financing
• Project: New Work
• Project: Digital Entrepreneurship
• Project: Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Project: Business Model Development

Germany’s dynamic and innovative business landscape offers graduates of Business Administration with a specialisation in Entrepreneurship a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Equipped with practical business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, graduates can take on roles across start-ups, corporate innovation teams, and consultancy sectors, helping to launch new ventures, drive growth, and implement innovative solutions. Here are some popular career paths after your degree:

Startup Founder

You will develop and launch your own business venture, identifying market opportunities and creating business models as you manage all aspects of a growing company.

Business Development Manager

Your role will involve identifying growth opportunities, building partnerships and developing strategies to increase a company's market presence and boost revenue.

Innovation Consultant

This role will involve advising organisations on innovation strategies, supporting the development of new products or services, and helping to implement creative solutions to business challenges.

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.