International Business (BA) with Specialisation in International Management Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences
- Duration
- 6 semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Tuition fees
-
Tuition varies
- Next application deadline
- None
- Language level required
- English: B2German: None
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- BA
- Duration
- 6 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
Language of instruction
Courses are held in English.
Programme description
Are you curious about how global markets operate and the impact companies have in an internationally connected world? Our International Business (BA) programme, with a specialisation in International Management, provides you with essential knowledge of business, intercultural communication, and methodological skills. Over the course of six semesters, you will gain hands-on training that prepares you for exciting management positions in international companies — and equips you to pursue a Master’s degree afterwards.
Throughout your studies, you will develop a thorough understanding of business administration, along with quantitative and qualitative methods, equipping you to make and implement informed business decisions. You will study the fundamentals of sustainable and responsible management, applying scientific methods purposefully to advance your knowledge independently. By enhancing your soft skills, you will also improve your ability to collaborate successfully within teams and organisations. Key topics include, among others:
- Fundamentals of Business Administration
- Digital Transformation
- Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- Sustainable Marketing
- English Business Communication
- International Business and Society
- International Trade and Politics
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
Application and admission
Application period(s)
No application deadline
Academic admissions requirements
To be admitted to this study programme, you need a university entrance qualification, for example, a general university entrance qualification or an international school-leaving degree. For more information, please contact our Study Advice Service.
English language skills: You are either a native speaker of English or can provide proof of language skills equivalent to level B2.
Language requirements
German language requirements
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 6 / 9
|
TOEFL iBT (before 2026)
|
Total: 70 / 120
Reading: 18 / 30
Listening: 17 / 30
Writing: 17 / 30
Speaking: 20 / 30
|
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
| Applicants from | Tuition fee | |
|---|---|---|
EU countries
|
5,700 EUR
| |
Non-EU countries
|
6,120 EUR
|
Tuition fees may vary depending on the course of study or other factors (e.g. part-time/full-time, duration of study, ECTS, study abroad). For an exact breakdown of costs, please consult the programme website.
Tuition fee exemptions apply to
More information on tuition feesSemester contribution
Included in tuition fees
Part-time employment
Get more information at:
www.hs-fresenius.com/international/working-in-germany/
Living & services
Support for international students
- Specialist counselling
Our academic assistants support students concerning all academic issues and organisational questions about their study programmes.
Our International Services help students organise their time abroad, whether it is a whole semester or just a few weeks.
The Competence Centre Languages offers different language courses that our students can attend at no charge. For international students, we offer German courses.
Career advisory services
Alumni & Corporate Relations offers our students many opportunities to improve their own career profiles, to get in contact with business partners and alumni and supports them with finding an internship or a job.
We have a network of 556 cooperation partners from business, science and politics.
Accommodation
Get more information at: www.hs-fresenius.com/accomodation/.
About us
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Fresenius blends tradition with innovation. Digital transformation, demographic change or skills shortages: we know what makes people, societies and economies tick. We are constantly developing our study programmes to train the next generation of specialists and managers. Join us and help shape the future with your specialist skills, creativity, agility and empathy.
Reasons to study here:
- Total flexibility when choosing your location and model of study in Germany and our integrated semesters abroad.
- Teaching is practical: Most of our lecturers work in their area of specialisation. Courses often also feature guest lectures to relate theory to practice.
- Personal attention: The group size has a maximum of 25 students. Our staff and lecturers will be happy to help you at all times.
Education
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 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.
Accreditation
Hochschule Fresenius offers the highest quality of education. We possess institutional accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities since 2016 and the system accreditation since 2015. All study programmes passed the internal quality assurance and are fully accredited and state-recognised.
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Contact
study advisory team
- Name
- Study advisory team
- Adresse
- 50670 Köln
- Telefon
- +49 22165033988