International Business Administration
BSP Business School Berlin · Berlin, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The BSP Business and Law School Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Administration is a business administration program with a clear focus on international management education. The program is designed for practical, application-oriented learning and includes an obligatory semester abroad as part of the degree structure.
Instruction for this program is in English, and the curriculum integrates international business topics with management know-how, practical projects, and business English training. Applicants with foreign university entrance qualifications are assessed according to the international admission requirements published by BSP.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build general professional competence in management, including business administration and economics foundations.
- Start key subject areas like Business Administration, Economics, and Planning and Control.
- Begin structured language training with Business English and Spanish.
- Develop special professional competence through modules such as Marketing and Sales and Financial Accounting.
- Complete practice-oriented project work, including Project Study I and Project Study II.
- Continue language and analytics training, including Business English II, Spanish II–III, and Statistics I–II.
- Undertake the compulsory semester abroad as an integrated part of the program.
- Apply management learning in an international setting during the Term Abroad phase.
- Continue business-focused modules such as Human Resources and Leadership and Economic Policy and Globalization.
- Complete method-focused final work through the Bachelor Thesis with Research Methods and Colloquium.
- Wrap up program learning with a structured final academic component.
- Use research methods to produce and defend your final thesis.
Curriculum
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Career outcomes
- You graduate with management-focused international business preparation designed for careers in international companies.
- The compulsory semester abroad helps you gain early international exposure, which strengthens your readiness for global assignments.
- You build practical, application-oriented skills through project study phases and study projects tied to real business practice.
- You develop business communication strength through integrated Business English and Spanish training delivered with native-speaker support.
- Your intercultural skills training supports you in working effectively in international teams and handling real workplace communication challenges.
Employability rate
For graduates of international business and international management study programs in Germany, an employability rate is typically around 85% and an unemployment rate is about 15%, reflecting ongoing hiring need for internationally minded business roles.
Together, this points to a generally stable early career outlook when you pair your qualification with internships and documented international experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (international) | International applicants must meet the entitlement to study under § 10 BerlHG (general higher education entrance qualification, subject-related higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or comparable entrance qualification), or meet the possibility of further studies under § 11 BerlHG, or university access for vocationally qualified persons under § 11 BerlHG. |
| Language proficiency (English and German) | International applicants must provide English language skills at Level B2 or higher and German language skills at Level B1 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
Language requirements
For admission to the Bachelor’s degree program International Business Administration (B.Sc.), international applicants must provide English language skills at Level B2 or higher and German language skills at Level B1 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 650 / per month | Tuition fees: 650 EUR per month (full-time). Total tuition: 23,400 EUR paid in 36 equal monthly installments of 650 EUR. |
| Registration fee | EUR 100 / one time | Non-recurrent initial administrative enrolment (registration) fee: 100 EUR. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants applying for a German student visa typically need to prove they have sufficient funding for living and study costs. Please check the latest German immigration requirements for the exact blocked-account or funding evidence form accepted for your visa application.
- Blocked account or other funding proof required for a German student visa (exact amount and acceptable proof type depend on the official German immigration requirements).
- Evidence of sufficient financial resources for the duration of your stay in Germany (documents and formats must follow what the German authorities request).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2027 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility documents
Check that your foreign school-leaving qualification or previous degree makes you eligible to study under § 10 BerlHG or § 11 BerlHG for international applicants. Also confirm you can meet the program’s language levels (English B2+ and German B1+). Gather your transcripts and certificates early so you can upload them during the application process.
Submit your application during the intake period
Apply for the intake that matches your planned start date (1 October or 1 April). Complete the application form and ensure you submit the required documents for your foreign qualifications. If the application portal asks for specific upload formats, follow those instructions carefully.
Provide language proof and complete any follow-up checks
Submit proof of your English and German language proficiency at the required levels. If admissions request additional information or documents, respond within the requested timeframe. After review, follow the instructions provided by the university to proceed toward enrollment.