Studies structure

The study programme International Management consists of two phases of 3 semesters each which makes a total standard duration of a total of 6 semesters. The contents of the programme are consistently oriented on international aspects.

After teaching economic basics in phase 1, the studies will focus more on marketing and management in an international background in phase 2.

Not only Business English but also a second business language is mandatory for our students. The programme ends with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Study phase 1

The first phase aims at conveying basic knowledge in business and economics as well as related methods and tools. Additionally, analytical and abstract thinking are being fostered. The core target of this phase is teaching basic economic knowledge in the following areas:

    Business administration
    Cost accounting
    Economics
    Business law
    Business informatics
    Business arithmetics and statistics

The courses (aka modules) are focussed on these core subjects consisting of two modules each. Additionally, soft skills such as working techniques or self management as well career management are communicated through additional courses.

Furthermore, two business language courses (with one of them being English) and examinations are part of this phase.

Study phase 2

Based on the knowledge obtained in phase 1, phase 2 begins with two semesters held in English language. In order to optimize the student exchange with partner universities content is being taught that is also part of the schedule at universities abroad such as modules in marketing and management. Moreover, there are courses dealing with the economic aspects of foreign trade and international capital markets.

The subject Management covers (among other things) questions and aspects of management basics, both in strategic and operative respect, of project management and intercultural aspects.

Marketing, the second main area, teaches market-oriented knowledge which focuses on future-oriented requirements of this business area. This includes knowledge in the area of international marketing, marketing management and marketing research.

At the beginning of the 5th semester the students are supposed to do a 12-week phase of practical training (i.e. internship) in order to gain some experience and look into their future working environment.

After that, courses are held in block lectures with their contents again being focussed on international backgrounds. The fourth and fifth semester are unitised.

In the sixth semester, also held as a block lecture, comprises a module International Accounting/ International corporation law and a project. With the final paper at the end of the study programme the students give proof of their ability to use the gained knowledge independently and self-dependently.

Detailed information on each subject can be found in Compendium of International Management (BA)

All performances during the course of studies are being credited. The students earn 30 credits per semester, which makes a total of 180 credits over six semesters. Credits that were earned at foreign universities can be acknowledged through the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This assures high mobility for our students.