International Business Administration

Program Overview

The International Business Administration program equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the global business landscape. It emphasizes international firms, technology integration, and cultural and economic factors. Through a combination of theory and practical application, students gain a comprehensive understanding of international business and management, preparing them for careers in a wide range of industries with a focus on future-oriented sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The International Business Administration program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to succeed in today's rapidly changing, global business landscape.
• The program emphasizes the study of international firms, the integration of technology across all business areas, and the impact of cultural and economic factors on business operations.
• With a strong emphasis on both theory and practical application, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical components of international business and management, including management practices, information technology, and the global economic and cultural context.
• The program provides students with a well-rounded education that prepares them to meet the challenges and opportunities of the global business world.

Outline:

Year 1

• The first year of the International Business Administration (IBA) program lays the foundation for students' academic and professional growth.
• Students explore the field through a broad range of introductory modules, focusing on their intended major.
• CHOICE modules include Introduction to International Business, Introduction to Finance and Accounting, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics.

Year 2

• The second year focuses on building discipline-specific knowledge through in-depth CORE modules.
• CORE modules include Applied Project Management, International Strategic Management, Digital Transformation and Information Economy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Marketing, Organization, and Human Resource Management.

Year 3

• The third year prepares students for their post-graduation careers.
• Students complete a summer internship and a study-abroad opportunity in the fifth semester to gain practical experience and a global perspective.
• In the sixth semester, students deepen their research skills by completing an extensive Bachelor's thesis project.
• Specialization modules are also available in areas such as Lean Management, Managerial Accounting, Contemporary Topics in Marketing, Advanced Econometrics, Managing Public and Nonprofit Organizations, and Information Economics.

Assessment:

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a "4C Model," which includes CHOICE-CORE-CAREER themes, as well as the "CONSTRUCTOR Track," which provides students with multidisciplinary content and essential skills.
• The curriculum allows students to tailor their education to their goals and explore different fields of study.
• The program includes a mandatory internship and a study-abroad opportunity to provide students with hands-on experience and a global perspective.

Careers:

• Careers in a broad range of businesses, especially international and internationalizing firms with a focus on future-oriented industries such as renewable energy, health, information technology, automotive, and aerospace industries.