International Business (BSc) Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

The study programme in International Business (BSc) develops the students' understanding of international business in a globalised world. Based on the latest theoretical concepts of business administration, the programme will equip students with the key business skills to work successfully in an international business environment. Furthermore, the programme offers a range of specialisations that will allow students to deepen their knowledge and meet their individual goals. Students can also participate in specialisations offered at partner universities worldwide. Selected lectures within the study programme include the following:

• Intercultural Communication
• International Business Law
• International Financial Accounting / Taxes
• Corporate Management
• Language courses 
• International Management (specialisation)

Furthermore, the study programme includes an extended "mobility window" of three semesters between the fifth and the seventh semesters, during which the students have the chance to study abroad, complete an internship abroad, or write their final thesis abroad.

In the first three semesters of the programme, the students participate in basic lectures in business administration and economics. Furthermore, the students learn another foreign language and explore how to communicate in an intercultural context.
The specialisations will be offered in the fourth and fifth semester. Students can choose specialisations offered at the Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg or one of the partner universities worldwide.

The following specialisations are offered locally at the moment:

• International Management
• Business-to-Business Marketing
• International Financial Management
• Sales Management
• Sustainability Management 
• Marketing (in German)
• Controlling, Economics (in German)
• Health Management ("Gesundheitsmanagement" in German)
• Human Resources Management ("Personalmanagement" in German)
• Business Information Systems ("Wirtschaftsinformatik" in German)
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management (in German)
• Campus Rheinbach: Business Consulting and Development ("Unternehmensberatung und -entwicklung" in German), Accounting and Controlling (in German), Trade Management ("Handelsmanagement" in German)

In the sixth semester, the students have the option to complete an internship in Germany or abroad or to study abroad, for example, at one of the partner universities. The internship comprises a minimum of 20 weeks (full-time employment).
In the last semester of the programme, the students have to write a final thesis (duration: three months) and complete a colloquium. The thesis can be written in cooperation with a partner university or in cooperation with a company in Germany or abroad.

An internship of at least 20 weeks duration (full-time employment) in a company/institution in Germany or abroad is integrated in the study programme (sixth semester). The department staff supports the students in finding an internship.

Students must provide evidence of one of the following:

• entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences ("Fachhochschule")
• entrance qualification for a university
• entrance qualification acknowledged as equivalent by the competent authorities

The admission to the Bachelor's study programme in International Business is restricted. In restricted Bachelor's study programmes, seven percent of places are reserved for non-EU applicants.

Students have to pay a so-called semester contribution (around 330 EUR). The amount differs from semester to semester. Further information can be found at: http://www.h-brs.de/en/fees. The contribution includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

The cost of living in Germany is approx. 900-1,000 EUR per month on average (source: https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/plan-your-studies/preparation/funding/).

Many companies in the vicinity of Sankt Augustin, Bonn, and Cologne offer student jobs. However, please be advised that student visas restrict the number of hours that a student may work. Please be aware that for most jobs, a good proficiency in German is advantageous.

Scholarships are offered, including the following examples:

• Deutschlandstipendium: https://www.h-brs.de/en/deutschlandstipendium-information-applicants
• Promos (study abroad / internship abroad / final thesis abroad)

Unlike in many other countries, German universities do not automatically provide their students with accommodation. Instead, students must make their own housing arrangements based on their own taste and requirements. There is a variety of options in Bonn or near the campuses in Sankt Augustin and Rheinbach, ranging from dormitories to privately arranged flat shares. For further information, please refer to the website of the International Welcome Centre: http://www.h-brs.de/en/accommodation-international-students and the accommodation website of the students' union Bonn: https://www.studierendenwerk-bonn.de/en/accommodation/

The Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), was founded in 1995. It is a dynamic and research-oriented university with approximately 8,000 students, 150 professors, and 260 research associates. They are supplemented by around 400 highly qualified lecturers from academia, business, and industry. An additional 200 employees work in administration, the library, and the language centre.
The university is located in Hennef, Rheinbach, and Sankt Augustin. In Bonn, the H-BRS runs the Bonn-Aachen International Center for Information Technology (B-IT) jointly with the Universities of Bonn and Aachen (RWTH). The university development plan ("Hochschulentwicklungsplan", HEP) contains the strategic objectives that the university intends to achieve as well as the concrete measures taken to reach these goals – the main motive being sustainability.
At Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, you can currently choose from 31 practice-oriented study programmes on the basis of the latest research findings (16 Bachelor's and 15 Master's programmes).
The university's professors have professional experience in both business and academia. Our excellent infrastructure and our well-equipped laboratories are just as integral to our offering as our numerous PC workstations, our university-wide Wi-Fi, our modern library, and our active campus life.

The Bonn-Rhein-Sieg region is a dynamic and internationally oriented hub for science, research, industry, trade, and service industries. Sankt Augustin is located on the outskirts of the city of Bonn, and it has the character of a suburb of a major international city. With its 320,000 inhabitants, Bonn boasts extensive cultural offerings and consistently ranks among the top ten cities in Germany in terms of quality of life. The region has an international background due to Bonn's former status as the capital of West Germany. Thanks to its excellent infrastructure, the city has become a centre for international cooperation. Numerous UN and non-governmental organisations have settled in this cosmopolitan city on the Rhine. Bonn's economic and scientific institutions are also well known worldwide.
Additionally, the surrounding area of Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg offers a beautiful countryside, an interesting range of cultural activities, and diverse leisure amenities, ensuring a high quality of life. For these reasons, it attracts millions of visitors annually. Visitors explore Beethoven's birthplace, attend theatre performances featuring works by contemporary European dramatists at the Bonn Biennial, and enjoy the concerts at the Beethoven Festival.
The delightful landscape of the Seven Hills, with Dragon's Rock overlooking the romantic Rhine, has been a favourite with travellers since the 19th century. Hikers and cyclists will find a wealth of places to visit in the Eifel foothills.
The campuses are only a few minutes' walk from a suburban rail link or high-speed tram, offering fast and direct service to Bonn. The university's proximity to railways and motorways means that cities like Cologne and Düsseldorf are only a stone's throw away. Brussels is an hour and a half away from Cologne by train, while Paris and Amsterdam can be reached in less than four hours. The Cologne-Bonn airport connects the region to the whole world.