International Business BA with a focus on International Management, full-time
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Heidelberg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor International Business (B.A.) with focus on International Management is designed for students who want to develop global business strategies and manage intercultural teams. The program combines business and management fundamentals with a strong international emphasis and practical training for management roles in internationally connected companies.
You study in an international setting and benefit from instruction in English. The program includes options such as integrating a practical semester and choosing focus areas, and it is offered with access to study support and career development activities at the Heidelberg campus.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build a foundation in business administration and management with a strong introduction to international business topics.
- You develop core competencies in English-taught learning and begin strengthening practical communication skills for international settings.
- You start covering the international aspects of management, including how organizations operate across markets and cultures.
- English increasingly becomes the main language of instruction, supporting professional writing, presenting, and negotiating skills in international business contexts.
- You deepen management and business knowledge with a clear focus on international management competencies.
- You work with a broad selection of compulsory specialization options to build your profile.
- You deepen your knowledge through compulsory elective specialization and develop more advanced management skills.
- You can integrate a practical semester to gain work experience and improve your competitive advantage for the international job market.
- You strengthen your international business orientation through applied coursework and practice-oriented learning.
- If you choose the additional practice semester, your studies extend from six semesters to seven semesters.
- The extra practice semester is designed to help you collect valuable professional experience before entering the job market.
Curriculum
180 CP full-time B.A. (International Business with focus on International Management) with English-taught modules across six semesters plus a business dissertation (final thesis).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Semester | Compulsory modules | Einführung in Managementmodelle | 5 | 30 |
| English for International Business & Study I | 5 | |||
| Grundlagen der Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 5 | |||
| Marketing | 5 | |||
| Projektmanagement und Präsentationstechniken | 5 | |||
| Rechnungswesen | 5 | |||
| 2. Semester | Compulsory modules | English for International Business & Study II | 5 | 30 |
| Grundlagen des Wirtschaftsrechts | 5 | |||
| Marktforschung und Statistik | 5 | |||
| Quantitative Methoden | 5 | |||
| Wirtschaftsethik | 5 | |||
| Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 5 | |||
| 3. Semester | Compulsory modules | Digitales Marketing | 5 | 30 |
| English for International Business & Study III | 5 | |||
| Finanzierung und Investitionsmanagement | 5 | |||
| Forschungsmethoden | 5 | |||
| Grundzüge der Volkswirtschaftslehre | 5 | |||
| Managing People in Organizations | 5 | |||
| 4. Semester | Compulsory modules | Außenhandel | 5 | 30 |
| Data Science and Data Analytics | 5 | |||
| English for International Business & Study IV | 5 | |||
| International Law | 5 | |||
| Internationale Rechnungslegung | 5 | |||
| Management Accounting | 5 | |||
| 5. Semester | Compulsory and elective specialisation | Entrepreneurship & Business Development | 10 | 30 |
| Praxisprojekt | 5 | |||
| Wahlpflichtschwerpunkt | 15 | |||
| 6. Semester | Final modules and Business Dissertation | Business Dissertation | 12 | 30 |
| Digitale Transformation | 5 | |||
| International Corporate Strategy | 7 | |||
| International Marketing Strategy | 6 | |||
| Total | Compulsory modules, elective specialisation focus, Praxisprojekt, and Business Dissertation | 180 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready international management skills through English-taught learning and a structured focus on how to lead companies across global markets.
- You gain practical career advantages by integrating an optional practice semester, which helps you transition more smoothly into international roles.
- You develop the ability to analyze markets and work effectively with intercultural teams, supporting careers in multinational business environments.
- You strengthen business communication skills in English, preparing you for international workplaces where presentations, negotiation, and professional writing matter.
- You can tailor your profile through a broad selection of compulsory specialization options, helping you align your degree with your targeted career path.
Employability rate
International Business graduates focused on international management typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18% in Germany, reflecting continued hiring needs for business and management roles with international capability.
Together, these figures suggest a solid outlook when you apply your practical experience and English communication skills to roles in multinational and internationally oriented companies.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / secondary school-leaving qualification | International applicants need a higher education entrance qualification. If your secondary school leaving diploma qualifies you to enter a bachelor’s program in your home country but does not meet the German higher education entrance requirements, you may be eligible to take Hochschule Fresenius’s entrance examination. |
| Bachelor’s degree (for this Bachelor program: not applicable) | This is a Bachelor program. Applicants should hold the appropriate school-leaving qualification and meet the university’s higher education entrance qualification requirements for starting a bachelor’s degree. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Not specified |
Language requirements
For English-taught study programs at Hochschule Fresenius, international applicants must provide proof of English language skills equivalent to Level B2.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | Program page shows tuition as EUR 750 per month. |
| Registration fee | EUR 595 / one time | Registration fee: EUR 595, paid when the semester starts. |
| Security deposit (non-EU applicants) | EUR 3000 / one time | Non-EU applicants: security deposit of EUR 3,000; it is deducted against tuition fees during the final semester if the conditions are met. |
Proof of financial resources
International students typically need to show they can cover living costs in Germany as part of the German student visa/residence permit process. Your exact blocked account or financial proof amount is determined by official German visa/residence requirements and current guidance from the responsible authority.
- Blocked account amount required for your German student visa/residence permit (Sperrkonto), as specified by the responsible German authority
- Any supporting financial documents required by the visa/residence process (if specifically requested in official guidance)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | August - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 31, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | August - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | August - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS supports study in Germany for selected development-related postgraduate/master programmes. EPOS eligibility and the list of available courses are managed by DAAD; applicants must check whether their chosen programme is listed on DAAD’s EPOS course list. |
📝 How to Apply
Apply online
Submit your application via the Hochschule Fresenius application portal during the period when applications are open. The bachelor application is possible throughout the year, and there is no general application deadline stated on the admissions process page. After you submit your application, you will receive access details by email to upload your documents.
Upload your documents to the portal
After your application, Hochschule Fresenius provides an upload area for your application documents. Upload at least your CV and your secondary school leaving certificate for bachelor studies through the application file-upload portal. For international applicants applying with foreign university entrance qualifications, upload these required documents promptly after applying.
Attend the admission interview
For bachelor full-time study programs, Hochschule Fresenius invites you to a personal admission interview. The interview is used to learn about your interests, motivation, and reasons for choosing the program, not as a knowledge test. If relevant, you may also be invited to meet at the campus for additional discussions.
Receive feedback and complete enrollment
After the interview, you receive feedback on whether you are admitted to the program. If admitted, Hochschule Fresenius sends you your study contract with details on the next steps. Return the signed study contract quickly to proceed with enrollment.