International Management (B.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Essen, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Bachelor’s programme International Management (B.A.) focuses on understanding global markets and preparing for international careers. You build solid business knowledge with a clear emphasis on topics such as international market analysis, regulatory frameworks, sales strategies for different cultures, and international accounting rules.
You also develop skills in international marketing, business law, and digital future capabilities, with a focus on practical application. The programme is designed as an international and business-focused degree, with an optional specialisation/major in the 4th and 5th semesters.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Einführung in das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten für Wirtschaft, Management und Kommunikation
- Grundlagen im Management
- Betriebswirtschaftslehre
- BWL I and BWL II
- Wirtschaftsmathematik
- Grundlagen des Rechnungswesens
- Interkulturelles Management
- Internationales Personalmanagement
- Global Sourcing
- International Accounting
- Internationales Marketing
- Wirtschaftsethik
- Verhalten in Organisationen
- Projekt: Organisationsentwicklung
- Projekt: Interkulturelle Herausforderungen im International Business
- Wahlpflichtbereich A and Wahlpflichtbereich B
- Wahlpflichtbereich C (Praktikum oder Module zur Auswahl)
- Wahlpflichtbereich D (Praktikum oder Wahlpflichtmodule, completed as a full set)
- Zertifikatskurs Italienisch (Fremdsprache)
- Zertifikatskurs Französisch (Fremdsprache)
- Zertifikatskurs Spanisch
- Bachelorarbeit
- Bachelorarbeit Kolloquium
- Seminar: Aktuelle Themen des Internationalen Managements
- Project and choice modules in the final semester block
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready international management skills by working on topics like intercultural management, international marketing, and international accounting within one business-focused bachelor degree.
- You can strengthen your professional profile in semesters 4 and 5 by choosing a specific FOM depth focus, helping you align your studies with the roles you want after graduation.
- You gain practical, applied learning through project work modules that connect international management topics with real-world problem solving and presentation/reporting tasks.
- You develop transferable business and management competencies (including business ethics and organizational behavior) that are valuable for employer screening and interviews in international companies.
- You graduate with a bachelor degree that supports further academic progression into a related master’s programme at FOM.
Employability rate
International Management graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22% as they enter business roles in international contexts where employer demand is relatively steady but market competition can be strong.
Overall, this means you can expect reasonable career stability, especially when you match your study focus to the type of international business role you want.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification for bachelor studies | For admission, students need either (Fach-)Abitur or a recognized professional qualification that qualifies them for bachelor study. The page also states that admission is possible without (Fach-)Abitur, for example with a completed vocational training followed by at least three years of relevant work experience, or with an advanced qualification such as Fachwirt or Meister. |
| Ongoing study eligibility via work or training | The admission requirement also includes that you are currently working in full-time or part-time, or that you are in an Ausbildung, internship, trainee programme, or volunteering arrangement at the time of study. |
Language requirements
The Bachelor’s programme International Management (B.A.) is offered in both German and English. For admission, FOM requires proof of English language skills at Level B2, and the proof must be submitted by the end of the 1st semester.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 15330 / total program | Monthly study fees: 365 EUR payable in 42 monthly instalments; total study fees: 15,330 EUR. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time | |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | A one-time examination fee of 500 EUR is due at the end of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
- Blocked account guidance is not published on the official FOM International Management (B.A.) page; share details may be available on FOM’s international admissions and/or visa guidance pages.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
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| 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 | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - 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 | September - Winter intake | March - 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 and English proof plan
Review the bachelor entry requirements stated for International Management (B.A.), including the required university entrance qualification and the requirement related to being currently employed or in an Ausbildung/internship/trainee/volunteering arrangement. Ensure you can provide proof of English language skills at Level B2 by the end of the 1st semester. If your prior qualification is outside Germany, plan early for any equivalency checks and ask the FOM admissions team if your documents need additional guidance.
Submit your application through FOM’s official enrolment process
Use FOM’s official online registration and enrolment steps for the programme you select. Complete all required fields and submit the application within the published intake window for the semester start you want. Keep your scanned documents ready in the format requested by the application flow, and submit the final application package before the deadline shown for the intake.
Complete admission follow-ups and ensure timely language evidence
After submitting, monitor your inbox and your application status so you do not miss any requests from admissions. If FOM confirms admission, follow the instructions to proceed with onboarding for your campus or Digital Live study model. Plan to submit the required English language proof by the end of the 1st semester as stated on the programme page.