International Business Management (BA) Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences
- Duration
- 6 semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Tuition fees
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Tuition varies
- Next application deadline
- None
- Language level required
- English: B2German: None
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International Business Management (BA)
We are Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Since 1848, we have been training the next generation of specialists and managers. Our Bachelor's or Master's degree programmes, professional training, advanced education, or the completion of various certificate programmes will help you achieve your professional career dreams.
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Quick facts
- Degree
- BA
- Duration
- 6 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter and summer semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
Language of instruction
Courses are held in English.
Programme description
The degree programme is offered at our campuses in Cologne, Berlin, 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
Programme structure
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 1:
- International Management OR
- International Market, Consumer and Media Psychology
- Additionally: Business Negotiation Competence, Rhetorical Skills
Major 2:
- 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
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
A special highlight: in your studies, you decide on two specialisations, which you complete during an integrated semester abroad in New York, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, or London.
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.
Application and admission
Application period(s)
No application deadline
Academic admissions requirements
Language requirements
German language requirements
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
TOEFL iBT (before 2026)
|
Total: 70 / 120
Reading: 18 / 30
Listening: 17 / 30
Writing: 17 / 30
Speaking: 20 / 30
|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 6 / 9
|
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 the tuition fees
Part-time employment
Get more information at:
www.hs-fresenius.com/international/working-in-germany/
Living & services
Support for international students
- Welcome event
- Buddy programme
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.
Location
We offer this Bachelor's programme in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich.
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