Internationale Betriebswirtschaft (B.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Wahlpflichtmodul Internationale Betriebswirtschaft within the BWL (B.A.) programme at DIPLOMA Hochschule vermittelt knowledge for challenges in international workplaces and supports you in developing successful business strategies for companies operating globally.
The module covers topics including the assessment of opportunities and risks on international markets, areas such as procurement, sales and marketing, inter-cultural aspects of challenges and problems, and also the financing and risk management of foreign trade projects, including practical processes for import and export as well as customs procedures.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen with Grundlagen der BWL – Institutionenlehre and Grundlagen der VWL
- Core methods and academic work via Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten and Methodenlehre
- Quantitative foundations through Quantitative Methoden, Statistik I, Statistik II, and Wirtschaftsmathematik
- Early business leadership via Unternehmensführung and Wirtschaftsethik
- Business administration deepening with Unternehmensführung, Projektmanagement, and Business Englisch
- Accounting and legal business foundations through Externes Rechnungswesen (Buchführung and Bilanzierung nach Handels- und Steuerrecht), Internes Rechnungswesen (Kostenrechnung and Controlling), and Wirtschaftsrecht (Grundlagen des Rechts, Einführung in das Zivilrecht, Einführung in das Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht)
- Marketing and HR modules including Marketing und Marktforschung, Digitales Marketing, Human Resources Management, and Personal- und Change-Management
- International and elective specialisation with Internationale BWL (Internationales und interkulturelles Management, Internationale Logistikprozesse, Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen, Internationales Finanzmanagement)
- Wahlpflichtbereich (wähle 1 aus 5) including Internationale BWL, Destinations- und Eventmanagement, Finance, Human Resources Management, and Marketing und Vertrieb
- Application-oriented preparation through modules in the chosen Wahlpflichtbereich
- Integration of strategies with Strategisches Management / Entscheidungsfindung and strategisches Decision-making
- Praxisphase
- Bachelor-Thesis and Kolloquium via Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium
- Final integration of business and international management contents through Abschlussmodule
Curriculum
180 ECTS Bachelor of Arts Betriebswirtschaft (B.A.) study plan for part-time distance learning, including an elective Wahlpflichtbereich with Internationale BWL and a practice phase plus bachelor thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
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| Semester 1 | Foundation block | Grundlagen der BWL – Institutionenlehre | ||
| Grundlagen der VWL | ||||
| Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | ||||
| Ankommen im Studium und in der Profession | ||||
| Semester 2 | Methods and core business leadership block | Methodenlehre | ||
| Empirische Sozialforschung | ||||
| Quantitative Methoden | ||||
| Statistik I | ||||
| Statistik II | ||||
| Wirtschaftsmathematik | ||||
| Semester 3 | Business administration core block | Unternehmensführung | ||
| Unternehmensführung | ||||
| Wirtschaftsethik | ||||
| Projektmanagement | ||||
| Business Englisch | ||||
| Business English – Correspondence | ||||
| Semester 4 | Business operations, accounting, and communication block | Business English – Presentation | ||
| Business English – Negotiation | ||||
| Marketing und Marktforschung | ||||
| Methoden der Marktforschung und der e-Marktforschung | ||||
| Strategisches Marketing- und Vertriebsmanagement | ||||
| Digitales Marketing | ||||
| Semester 5 | Law, HR, international management and elective start block | Urheber- und Internetrecht | ||
| Human Resources Management | ||||
| Arbeitsrechtsrechtliche Aspekte der Personalführung | ||||
| Personalgewinnung sowie Methoden/Verfahren der Personalentwicklung | ||||
| Leadership / Zukunftsorientierte Personalführung | ||||
| Personal- und Change-Management | ||||
| Semester 6 | Elective Wahlpflichtbereich and practice preparation block | Internationale Aspekte des Personalwesens | ||
| Internationale BWL | ||||
| Internationales und interkulturelles Management | ||||
| Internationale Logistikprozesse | ||||
| Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen | ||||
| Internationales Finanzmanagement | ||||
| Strategisches Management / Entscheidungsfindung | ||||
| Semester 7 | Practice phase and completion block | Praxisphase | ||
| Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | ||||
| Total | All curriculum modules including Wahlpflichtbereich, practice phase, and Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | |||
Career outcomes
- You build career-ready business skills for roles in international business settings, supported by the program’s focus on Internationale BWL topics like international market opportunities, logistics processes, and international financial management.
- You gain practical competency in core business functions (accounting, controlling, marketing, HR, and legal fundamentals) that employers typically expect for junior and specialist business positions in Germany.
- You develop structured decision-making and project management skills, helping you handle planning, evaluation, and improvement tasks in real organizations—especially where cross-border operations matter.
- You graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree that supports progression into management tracks and specialist pathways such as international business functions, finance-related roles, and operations planning.
- You strengthen business communication skills through Business English modules, helping you work more effectively in international teams and customer or partner-facing contexts.
Employability rate
Graduates of business administration study programmes in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady demand for qualified business professionals in companies and service organizations.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable outlook, especially for roles aligned with core business functions and international business tasks.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification | International applicants must have a higher education entrance qualification that enables admission to a degree programme in Germany (university entrance qualification or an equivalent qualification). |
Language requirements
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 215 / per month | Studiengebühren für das Präsenzstudium Betriebswirtschaft (B.A.) ab 215 € pro Monat (Ratenmodell III). Zusätzlich fällt eine einmalige Prüfungsgebühr an. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time | |
| Exam fee | EUR 695 / one time | Einmalige Prüfungsgebühr: 695 € (for the listed Präsenzstudium Betriebswirtschaft (B.A.) payment models). |
Proof of financial resources
- Blocked account amount guidance: not published on the official DIPLOMA program page found during this lookup
- Financial proof document requirements: not published on the official DIPLOMA program page found during this lookup
Important dates
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Pre-application & reviews
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
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| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application
Complete your application through the official application workflow for this programme at DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg. Upload the required documents (including your higher education entrance qualification and academic records) in the format requested by the university. If document verification is needed, ensure you submit complete documents early so the admissions team can review your file on time.
Provide your language and study readiness proof (if required)
If this programme requires an English language proof for international applicants, submit the official language certificate within the university’s published timeline. If the programme allows a waiver via an English-taught prior qualification, follow the university’s instructions for proving eligibility for the waiver using the required official evidence.
Complete admissions review and enrolment steps
After submission, the university reviews your qualifications and application documents for eligibility. If any documents are missing or need clarification, respond promptly following the instructions from the admissions office. Once you receive the decision, complete any next enrolment step as instructed by DIPLOMA within the deadline stated by the university.