International Business & Management – Track: German-Latin American Studies of Business Administration (CALA) FH Münster University of Applied Sciences
- Duration
- 7 semesters
- Language of instruction
- GermanEnglishOther teaching language+1 more
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Next application deadline
- 31 May 2027 (winter semester)
- Language level required
- English: B2German: C1
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- BA
- Duration
- 7 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- Yes
- A Diploma supplement will be issued
- Yes
Language of instruction
- German
- English
- Other teaching language
- Spanish
CALA courses for students starting in Münster are held in German (70%), English (20%), and Spanish/Portuguese (10%). Courses at the partner universities in Latin America are held in Spanish or Portuguese and sometimes in English.
CALA courses in Münster for students from partner universities are elective courses that can be completed entirely in English or in German.
Programme description
CALA (Carrera Alemana-Latinoamericana de Administración) is an internationally-oriented Business and Management programme with intensive language instruction and regional studies of Latin America or Europe, respectively. Students spend three semesters abroad, including an internship of one semester.
Programme structure
CALA courses in Münster:
Semesters one and two – basic level (students starting in Münster):
- Management Processes
- Legal Frameworks and Accounting
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Economics
- Primary Business Processes
- Financial Business Administration
- Regional Studies of Latin America
- Foreign Language (Spanish or Portuguese)
Semesters three and four – intermediate level (students starting in Münster):
- Corporate Management
- Business Information Systems or Law and Taxation
- International Economics
- Intercultural Management
- Sustainability
- Regional Studies of Latin America
- Foreign Language (Spanish or Portuguese)
- Intermediate modules (compulsory elective courses)
Semesters five, six and seven – specialisation level (students from Latin American universities in Münster):
- Four specialisation modules (each 12 ECTS) to be chosen from the following areas: Marketing, Finance, International Management, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Business Informatics, Human Resource Management, Accounting/Controlling, Entrepreneurship
- Regional Studies of Europe
- Intercultural Management, German Language Course
- Bachelor's thesis
An internship lasting one semester
Students from Münster spend semesters five, six and seven in Latin America.
Students from partner universities spend semesters five, six and seven in Münster.
Upon successful completion of the programme, students receive both a Bachelor of Arts degree from FH Münster and a corresponding degree from the partner university.
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
In cooperation with
México: Universidad de Las Américas in Puebla; Colombia: Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellín and Universidad de La Sabana in Chía near Bogotá; Perú: ESAN in Lima; Brazil: FAE Business School in Curitiba; Argentina: Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires; Chile: Universidad Austral de Chile in Valdivia and Universidad de Santiago de Chile
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Language training provided
- Training in intercultural skills
- Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
- International guest lecturers
- Content-related regional focus
Integrated internships
An internship of one semester should be completed in the partner country or region.
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Winter semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
15 February 2027
|
31 May 2027
|
Academic admissions requirements
For CALA students starting in Münster: A course entrance exam must be passed (assessment of particular educational background).
For students starting at a partner university: Applicants must have successfully completed the semesters at the home university as agreed.
International applicants starting their studies in Münster must demonstrate a C1 level in German.
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
TestDaF
|
Total: TDN 4
|
Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD)
|
Total: DSD II
|
Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)
|
Total: DSH-2
|
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
TOEFL iBT (since 2026)
|
Total: 4 / 6
Reading: 4 / 6
Listening: 4 / 6
Writing: 4 / 6
Speaking: 4 / 6
|
Requirements for other languages
German applicants starting their studies in Münster must demonstrate a B1 level in Spanish or Portuguese.
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
Approx. 300 EUR per semester
Special promotion / funding of the programme
- DAADIntegrated international degree programmes with double degree
Living & services
Support for international students
- Welcome event
- Buddy programme
- Tutors
- Cultural and linguistic preparation
https://www.fh-muenster.de/de/internationaloffice/aus-dem-ausland/austausch-studierende#section-7
https://www.fh-muenster.de/de/internationaloffice/aus-dem-ausland/abschluss-studierende#section-1
Course-specific language courses available
- English
- German
Career advisory services
Student Counselling and Information Centre: https://www.fh-muenster.de/de/studium/kontakt#section-1
Career service: https://www.fh-muenster.de/de/studium/rund-ums-studium/nach-dem-studium#section-1
Accommodation
Contact
Münster School of Business
- Name
- Walburga Wöstmann
- Adresse
- Corrensstraße 25, 48149 Münster
- Telefon
- +49 2518365537