• 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 Logistics at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany is taught in English. This focused and practice-oriented curriculum equips you with the essential skills for managing modern supply chains and operations. The programme will:

• Develop a thorough understanding of supply chain management, global sourcing, and production logistics.
• Prepare you for a successful career in logistics, operations, and supply chain roles within dynamic international business environments.
• Strengthen your skills in digital industry tools, smart factory concepts, and project-based logistics applications.
• Enhance your ability to manage complex, global operations and adopt innovative approaches in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape.

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

• Supply Chain Management I
• Supply Chain Management II
• Digital Future Industry
• Global Sourcing
• Project: Production and Logistics
• Smart Factory

Germany’s growing logistics and supply chain sector offers Business Administration graduates with a specialisation in Logistics a wide variety of exciting career opportunities. With a combination of solid business knowledge and specialised logistics expertise, graduates are prepared to take on roles in manufacturing, retail, transportation, and consulting, managing complex supply chains and operations around the globe. Here are some popular career paths after your degree:

Supply Chain Coordinator

Your role will involve planning and managing the flow of goods and services, coordinating with suppliers and partners, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of logistics across domestic and international networks.

Logistics Analyst

Your role will involve analysing supply chain processes, identifying inefficiencies and using data-driven insights to optimise operations and enhance overall performance.

Operations & Warehouse Manager

Your responsibilities will include overseeing warehouse and distribution operations, managing teams, implementing best practices and ensuring the timely delivery of products in line with business objectives.

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.