International Business and Management / Internationale Betriebswirtschaft und Management (bilingual) Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

The Bachelor's programme in International Business and Management prepares you for a career in national or international companies. The programme is taught in German and English, includes a semester abroad and practice-oriented projects, and allows you to choose your own specialisation.

Language Policy

Lectures in the first two semesters are conducted in German; some of them can be replaced by English‑taught classes. From the third semester onward, both German and English are used as languages of instruction. Business English is integrated as a first foreign language, and Spanish, French, Russian or Chinese can be selected as a second foreign language.

Competence Profile

You acquire comprehensive knowledge and competencies in all areas of business management and, after completing the Bachelor's degree, you can work as a junior manager in companies or organisations. You will learn to act in the interest of sustainable value creation and to develop solutions collaboratively for global enterprises.

Didactic Concept

The teaching content is delivered in German and English within small, international study groups. The programme offers opportunities to gain cross-cultural competencies during your studies and to establish contacts worldwide.

Specialisation and Language Options

You can select among various specialisations in business management, economics and business languages, study additional foreign languages, and gain experience abroad.

Study‑Abroad Semester

A semester abroad, usually taken in the fifth semester, is a compulsory, integrated part of the programme. Around 150 partner universities worldwide are available, and the semester abroad may also be undertaken at a non-partner university. One or more additional semesters or study stays abroad are possible.

Double-Degree Options

With a French and a South Korean university, double-degree agreements are in place; after a one-year study period at those institutions you can also obtain the Bachelor’s degree awarded by these institutions.

Practical Relevance and Professional Field

Practice-oriented projects, the integrated semester abroad and work in small, diverse groups strengthen both your professional and intercultural competence. In an increasingly globalised world, professionals with these skills are in high demand. Your knowledge of international markets and sustainable value creation will help you develop innovative solutions for the economic challenges of tomorrow.

Study Content

Business Management:

• Marketing, Production, Logistics & Procurement, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Controlling, Accounting, Management Tools, Management Concepts, Intercultural Management, Business Project

Economics:

• Micro- and Macroeconomics, International Economics

Law:

• Labour Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law

Quantitative Methods:

• Business Mathematics, Statistics, Information Management

Key Competencies:

• Project Management, Academic Writing / Scientific Work

Foreign Languages:

• English as a first foreign language, Spanish, French, Russian or Chinese as a second foreign language, additional Polish language courses are possible

Specialisations (chosen individually):

• Accounting & Auditing, Controlling & Corporate Governance, Digital Enterprise, Finance, International Economy, Logistics Management, Marketing, Sustainable Business & Development, Human Resource Management, Taxation, Event Management, Business Language (English, Spanish, French, Russian or Chinese)

Additional Activities:

• Projects, simulation games, and field trips

The programme includes a Personal Development Journey throughout the entire course of study: Through intensive block seminars, you will further develop personal and interpersonal skills and acquire the competencies to become a responsible leader.

A 12-week internship and academic project is part of the final semester. Students complete a practical placement of at least 12 weeks, usually in a company in Germany or abroad.

The secondary school diploma or university degree must be recognised as qualifying for admission to a Bachelor's programme. Further information is available from the German Academic Exchange Service or the anabin database of the Central Office for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen).

Approx. 380 EUR per semester

(includes e.g. a semester ticket for free public transport in Germany, reduced fees for cultural venues in Osnabrück, and a discount on meals in our student canteens)

Legally, you must prove that you have 992 EUR at your disposal per month. This amount can differ from the actual cost of living. In Osnabrück, you will need an estimated 850 to 1,000 EUR per month. Mostly, this depends on how much you will need to spend on housing.

Here's an overview:

• housing: 300 to 450 EUR
• student health insurance: 140 EUR
• savings for the semester fee: 60 EUR
• food (including meals at the student restaurant): 200 EUR
• study materials: 30 to 50 EUR
• public transport: included in your semester fee
• leisure time activities: 70 EUR
• TV fee (mandatory in Germany): 18 EUR

We offer student assistant jobs at the university. You can also find jobs through our database (PRAXIKO), where local employers look for student workers and interns.

If you speak German well enough, there are many job opportunities in Osnabrück in bakeries, supermarkets, industry, restaurants, etc.

For international degree-seeking students, the university also has a career service that assists you with application checks, contacts to companies and more. Mrs Laetitia Godineau will answer your questions around finding a job during your studies as well as about making the transition into the job market after graduation.

Important: If you need to work to support yourself, you should start looking for a student job as early as possible.

We offer around 200 Germany Scholarships to our students annually.

International students are also eligible for this type of financial support and can receive 300 EUR per month for one year.

Applications are accepted during the first two weeks of May, and prospective students are invited to apply as well.

If you are planning to apply for both our study programme and a Germany Scholarship, please send an e-mail to international@hs-osnabrueck.de for support if needed.

Our Career Service for international degree-seeking students provides you with support by offering the following:

• application checks
• workshops to advance student employability
• job shadowing for international students
• meet regional employers: events at the university and excursions to SMEs in and around Osnabrück and Lingen
• PRAXIKO job database

In addition, you can also make an appointment for individual counselling in which we will support you in finding a career that suits your area of expertise and your personal situation.

There's no doubt that finding accommodation is a challenge. The best place to start is the Studierendenwerk Osnabrück. They have shared apartments, one- or two-room apartments, and flats for families, with prices ranging from 250 to 900 EUR.

Important: Apply for accommodation as soon as you apply for a place on a programme, as you don't have to submit the university's letter of admission at the beginning of the application process. This is the best advice we can give you, and it has worked for many others.

Need more advice? Just contact the Center for International Students at international@hs-osnabrueck.de.

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences is the largest university of applied sciences in Lower Saxony. We offer more than 100 accredited Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes that enable you to build your future and adapt your education to your needs.

Our students are very satisfied with us, as shown by our top positions in the national rankings of CHE and studycheck.de.

Our wide range of courses includes Bachelor's, Master's and continuing education programmes, from engineering, agriculture, economics and social sciences to courses such as theatre pedagogy, which are unique in Germany.  Our degree programmes provide both theoretical and project-based learning opportunities, enabling you to develop the skills that employers seek.

Our professors bring personal experience from national and international companies, preparing you specifically for your career. And if you are interested in pursuing an academic career later on, that is also possible.

At the same time, the university is a place for networking and socialising. We are closely linked to our local communities in Osnabrück and Lingen and encourage our students to look around and exchange ideas across national borders. Every study programme offers the opportunity to study abroad and we foster close relationships with more than 200 partner universities worldwide.

Osnabrück is a city in Northwestern Germany and easy to reach by plane, train, or car. Nearby cities that you can easily visit by train or car include Bremen, Hamburg, Berlin and Düsseldorf. You can also reach Amsterdam in the Netherlands within three hours by train.

Our university spreads across four campuses with their own faculties. The three campuses in Osnabrück are Westerberg, Caprivi and Haste. The fourth campus is in Lingen, about 70 kilometres West of Osnabrück.

Each campus has its own special character:

• The Westerberg campus: modern buildings such as the SL lecture theatre building, also affectionately known as the “Frog”.
• The Caprivi Campus: You'll find a lovely mix of sand-coloured barracks buildings, an underground lecture hall complex and the "Plektrum", an innovative building tailored to the needs of the Institute of Music and its students.
• The Haste campus is also known as the “green campus”. Not only is it home to study programmes in the field of landscape, food production and agriculture, but you can also enjoy a walk through its park-like grounds with its flower and plant-filled perennial garden.
• The campus in Lingen is located in a former railway repair plant. Many students there call it "the most beautiful campus in the world" – you'll have to find out for yourself whether this is really the case!

The cities of Osnabrück and Lingen offer a personal, safe, and affordable environment in which you can feel comfortable quickly. Everything you need is close by, so you can easily reach your favourite restaurant, the theatre, or the nearest student party on foot or by bike. There's plenty of nature inside and outside the city for you to enjoy, and our visitors tell us that the people here are quite relaxed and friendly! And if you just have to get out and about, you can use public transport in Germany with the Campus Card for free and take a spontaneous trip, e.g. to Hamburg, Hannover or Bremen.