Bachelor of International Management

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; German A2 & English B2 for international applicants, N. C. (see below)
• Language of Instruction: English
• Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)
• FHWS location: Würzburg
• Diploma Supplement: yes
• Tuition fees: none

The degree program “International Management” takes 3.5 years (seven semesters) including one practical semester (usually the fifth semester). Within a modular structure, 210 CPs (approx. 30 CPs per semester) can be achieved.

The modules can be assigned to the following topics:

• General basics
• Economic basics
• Business functions
• Subject related specialization
• General studies
• Specialist modules

Relevance of the Program

The new international bachelor program prepares students for a career in an international business environment in Germany or abroad. Foreign students get to know the German culture and language while German students will be prepared professionally and culturally for a future job in an international company. The specialization during the sixth and seventh semesters allows a direct entry into internationally-oriented functional departments. The entrepreneurship and SME specialization provides the basis for independent entrepreneurial activity and an orientation towards the particular challenges of international small and medium-sized companies.

Program Structure

The structure of the bachelor’s program taught in English is similar to the German taught bachelor’s program Business Administration (following the TWIN concept of FHWS). During the first two semesters, the internationally standardized basic modules are almost identical to the ones in Business Administration. In the 3rd and 4th semesters, modules like Intercultural Management or Organizational Structure prepare students for the particularities in international business. An optional semester abroad during the 3rd or 4th semester and an optional internship abroad during the 5th semester is an opportunity to get to know cultures and subject-specific perspectives of and in other countries. To make credit transfer easier, the subjects of the 3rd and 4th semesters are designed and compiled similar to those at all partner universities. Two German or English-taught specializations have to be completed in the 6th and 7th semesters.

Course of Study

The duration of the program International Management is 7 semesters leading, after successful completion, to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Management. Credits from our partner university will be checked and are usually accredited by FHWS. During semesters 6 and 7, the theoretical and practical skills will be intensified in two focus areas. Meanwhile, the Bachelor's thesis is being prepared

Study Requirements

1. Advanced technical college entrance qualification or general qualification for university entrance, baccalaureate, or a comparable foreign higher education entrance qualification;
2. English language skills;
3. German language skills on level A2.

Career Perspectives

On graduation, students are able to assist management in all questions related to business administration, to take over management functions in internationally operating companies, or to set up their own business. For their personal development students also acquire social and intercultural skills as well as language skills. Classes taught in English, an optional semester abroad, and the integration of international students (mobility at home) are designed to improve students’ competitiveness in the labor market.