Bachelor of International Management

Program Overview

The B.Sc. International Management program equips students with a deep understanding of global business operations. Its curriculum blends business fundamentals, economics, technology, and language training. Through internships, study abroad opportunities, and industry collaborations, graduates gain practical experience and a strong network to thrive in a diverse international business environment.

Program Outline

International Management Bachelor Program:

The Bachelor of International Management is a general business administration and management program that provides international students a solid foundation in business management principles and practices, focusing on developing integrated practice-oriented management skills essential nowadays in the global marketplace. The program covers a wide range of business topics, combining classic management principles with international focus points.

Objectives:

• To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of international business operations, including cultural differences and diverse business practices.
• To develop integrated practice-oriented business management skills.
• To prepare students for a career in international management

Key Facts about this Program:

• Standard period of study: 6 semesters (7 semesters within Global Track)
• Semester start: each March (spring term) and September (fall term)
• Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Study types: Full-time Degree
• Accreditations: AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
• Semester abroad: Two integrated: one compulsory, one optional
• Practical experience: 20 weeks of compulsory internship, workshops, excursions
• Language: 100% in English
• Additional languages: German is compulsory for international students, French, Italian or Spanish is compulsory for German-speaking students.

Program Content – B.Sc. International Management

1st Semester

Business Administration 1: Principles of Business Economics

• Introduction to Business Administration, Procurement & Production (2,5 ECTS)
• Marketing (2,5 ECTS)

Business Administration 2: Financial Reporting

• Financial Accounting (2,5 ECTS)
• Financial Reporting & Corporate Taxation (2,5 ECTS)

Mathematical Basics

• Business Mathematics (2,5 ECTS)
• Statistics 1 (2,5 ECTS)

Law

• Introduction to Law (2,5 ECTS)
• Business Law (2,5 ECTS)

Business English 1

• Business Correspondence (2 ECTS)

2nd Language

• French 1/Spanish 1/Italian 1/German 1 (3 ECTS)

Program Specifics:

Core Competencies

• Introduction to International Management (1 ECTS)
• Scientific Methods (1 ECTS)
• Calculation Software (1 ECTS)
• Rhetoric (1 ECTS)
• Project Management (1 ECTS)

Internship possible (6 ECTS)

2nd Semester

Business Administration 3: Managerial Accounting

• Investment & Financing (2,5 ECTS)
• Cost Accounting (2,5 ECTS)

Economics 1: Principles of Economics

• Microeconomics (2,5 ECTS)
• Macroeconomics (2,5 ECTS)

Applied Statistics

• Statistics 2 (2,5 ECTS)
• Market Research (2,5 ECTS)

Business English 2

• Moderation & Presentation (2 ECTS)

2nd Language

• French 2/Spanish 2/Italian 2/German 2 (3 ECTS)

Program Specifics:

International Business

• Internationalization: Business Environment & Strategies (2,5 ECTS)
• Global Capital Markets & Finance (2,5 ECTS)

Financial Reporting

• Financial Reporting 2 (2,5 ECTS)
• Financial Accounting 2 (2,5 ECTS)

Internship possible (6 ECTS)

3rd Semester

Business Administration 4: Human Resources & Organization Management

• Human Resource Management (2,5 ECTS)
• Organization (2,5 ECTS)

Business Administration 5: Business Management

• Principles of Corporate Management (2,5 ECTS)
• Service Management (2,5 ECTS)

Economics 2: Basics of Political Economy

• Economic Policy (2,5 ECTS)
• Corporate Social Responsibility (2,5 ECTS)

Business English 3

• Negotiation (2 ECTS)

2nd Language

• French 3/Spanish 3/Italian 3/German 3 (3 ECTS)

Program Specifics:

Global Interaction

• International Marketing (2,5 ECTS)
• Intercultural Management (2,5 ECTS)

Global Value Creation

• Global Sourcing (2,5 ECTS)
• Global Value Chain Management (2,5 ECTS)

Internship possible (6 ECTS)

4th Semester

Semester abroad (24 ECTS)

Internship possible (6 ECTS)

5th Semester

General Management

• Strategic Management (2 ECTS)
• Leadership & Motivation (2 ECTS)
• Crisis Management & Recapitalization (2 ECTS)

Workshop/Practical Seminar (5 ECTS)

2nd Language

• French 4/Spanish 4/Italian 4/German 4 (1 ECTS)

Elective Modules (2 of 5):

Business Analysis

• Auditing (2 ECTS)
• Business Valuation (2 ECTS)
• Corporate Rating (2 ECTS)

Supply Chain Management

• Supply Chain Management Concepts (2 ECTS)
• Sourcing Management (2 ECTS)
• International Transport Logistics (2 ECTS)

Financial Management

• Derivatives (2 ECTS)
• International Financial Management (2 ECTS)
• Portfolio & Asset Management (2 ECTS)
• Business Communication
• Internal Communication (2 ECTS)
• Investor Relations (2 ECTS)
• Global Communications (2 ECTS)

E-Business

• E-Procurementn (2 ECTS)
• Digital Process Management (2 ECTS)
• E-Commerce (2 ECTS)

Internship possible (6 ECTS)

6th Semester

Controlling

• Strategic Controlling (2 ECTS)
• Operational Controlling (2 ECTS)
• Controlling of Multinational Enterprises (2 ECTS)

Elective Modules (2 of 5):

International Financial Reporting

• IRFS 1 (2 ECTS)
• IRFS 2 (2 ECTS)
• Group Consolidation (2 ECTS)

Marketing

• Consumer Behavior & Applied Market Research (2 ECTS)
• Communication & Brand Management (2 ECTS)
• Marketing Controlling (2 ECTS)

Corporate Structuring

• Investment Management (2 ECTS)
• Corporate Finance (2 ECTS)
• Mergers & Acquisitions (2 ECTS)

Human Resources Management

• Strategic Human Resources Management (2 ECTS)
• Human Resources 1: Attraction, Selection, Performance (2 ECTS)
• Human Resources 2: Development, Retention, Transition (2 ECTS)

Consulting

• Consulting Instruments (2 ECTS)
• Management of Consulting Projects (2 ECTS)
• Consulting Project/Tender Pitch (2 ECTS)

2nd Language

• French 5/Spanish 5/Italian 5/German 5 (1 ECTS)

Bachelor Thesis (11 ECTS)

7th Semester (optional)

Optional semester abroad (Europe/overseas)

Course Schedule:

• The program is structured into semesters, with specific courses offered each semester.
• The curriculum includes a mix of core courses and elective courses.

Potential Career Paths:

• International Management
• Global Value Creation
• Business Communication
• Various roles and industries in the international business world

Opportunities:

• The context mentions that more than 60% of bachelor graduates find a job before finishing their studies.
• Graduates benefit from early contact with industry professionals.

Outcomes:

• Graduates are well-equipped to succeed in a variety of roles and industries in the international business world.

Other:

• The program emphasizes practical experience through internships and practical projects.
• The program includes intensive language training in German, French, or Spanish.
• The program offers a network of more than 190 partner universities for the semester(s) abroad.