International Programmes 2023/2024

International Business Management (BA) International Business Management (BA)

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences • München

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English.

Programme duration
6 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application deadline

Applications are possible all year round.

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
5,700 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

Please note: Tuition fees for non-EU nationals may vary. Please consult our international team for further information by using this form.

Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

Would you like to work all over the world? Do you want to feel confident on the international stage and be a global citizen? Many companies need experts who are comfortable working in English in multicultural teams and are familiar with the particularities of other countries and cultural groups.

Our Bachelor’s study programme in International Business Management (BA) in Munich will prepare you for a successful start to your career in a global world. All modules are taught in English to ensure that graduates are fully equipped to work for international companies based both in Germany and in other countries. In addition to the basic principles of business and economics, the programme has a particular focus on intercultural management and digital transformation.

Students can specialise by choosing various majors and additional foreign languages.

The degree programme is offered at our campuses in Cologne, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich. It covers the following topics:

  • International Business
  • International Cost Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Intercultural Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Marketing and Market Research
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • International Law
  • Foreign Languages and Soft Skills
Course organisation

First semester

  • International Business, Bookkeeping, and Cost Accounting
  • Mathematics and Statistics I
  • English Theory and Practice OR German Theory and Practice
  • Academic Writing, Self Management and Time Management
  • Project Management and Computer-Based Management

Second semester

  • Financing and Investment Appraisal
  • Microeconomics
  • Mathematics and Statistics II
  • Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and E-Commerce
  • Chinese: Mandarin for Beginners OR Business Consulting and HR Consulting

Third semester

  • Financial Accounting
  • Macroeconomics
  • Contract Law and International Law
  • Digital Transformation
  • Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, and Data Analysis

Fourth and fifth semester (integrated semesters abroad with a combination of two of the following majors)
Major One:

  • International Management OR
  • International Market, Consumer and Media Psychology
  • Additionally: Business Negotiation Competence, Rhetorical Skills

Major Two:

  • International Marketing Management OR
  • International Human Resource Management OR
  • International Finance & Accounting
  • International Organisational Psychology and Consulting (only fifth semester)
  • Additionally: Intercultural Competence, Current Affairs in Global Business

Sixth semester

  • International Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • Management Game / Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Business Plan
  • Networking, Political Skills, and Personal Branding
  • Internship
  • Bachelor's thesis
International elements
  • Integrated study abroad unit(s)
Integrated study abroad unit(s)

Students spend two semesters abroad, for example, in New York, Sydney, London or Kuala Lumpur.

Integrated internships

A mandatory internship needs to be completed as a block placement. The minimum duration of the internship is four weeks, or 20 full-time work days. An extension of the duration is possible.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
5,700 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

Please note: Tuition fees for non-EU nationals may vary. Please consult our international team for further information by using this form.

Semester contribution

Included in the tuition fees

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

University entrance qualification
German and English language skills (see below)

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their German and English skills.
German: telc B1 or Goethe Certificate B1 or equivalent (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
English: internal test (corresponding to level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Application deadline

Applications are possible all year round.

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Accommodation

Accommodation is available on the private market. Rent for a single room in a shared flat is approx. 350-400 EUR.

Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences offers support to students seeking accommodation. There is a platform on the website that announces private accommodation vacancies. The Central Administration Office also distributes current lists of available flats and contacts new providers of accommodation.

For more information on housing, please visit our comprehensive support guide.

Career advisory service

Request further information here.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences

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Munich Campus

Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the oldest private universities in Germany. It is state-recognised and has an academic and educational tradition stretching back about 170 years. The International Business School is a school of Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Its English-taught programmes attract international students and offer globally-oriented students an international dimension in higher education. The resulting study groups provide exciting possibilities for students to build bridges across cultures at the start of their academic careers.

University location

When it comes to quality of life, Munich is always at the forefront – with various cultural offerings, plenty of relaxing green spaces, wonderful beer gardens, countless sights and top-class sports (not just football). With all sorts of fun and quirky things to discover, it is impossible to get bored here. And if the city becomes too much, head for the region’s picturesque lakes and countryside or go hiking and skiing in the Alps.

Munich offers both a wealth of leisure activities and a wide range of career opportunities. If you are interested in the healthcare industry, gain experience at the city’s numerous renowned clinics, rehabilitation centres and medical practices. TV broadcasters, media companies and a vibrant creative scene offer great prospects for media experts. And with many notable international companies, Munich is one of Germany’s strongest economic drivers.

Our Munich campus offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere in which you’ll study alongside a large contingent of international students. You’ll also benefit from the extensive network of contacts that our professors and lecturers maintain within the regional and international business sector. This allows you to enjoy direct links with industry through excursions and frequent guest lectures.

As a student at our Munich campus, you can access a wide range of extracurricular activities, including regular guest lectures that offer direct insights into today’s world of work.

For our international students, we also provide a special mentoring programme and a range of group activities to welcome you to Munich and to provide you with the best possible support during your studies.

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