Do you have your sights set on working in international business one day? Are you interested in studying on a cutting-edge, globally minded, diverse and practically founded course that offers a wide variety of specialist modules and a semester abroad? Our degree programme in International Management teaches you all the fundamental principles of business administration during the foundation course before preparing you for your chosen specialisation during the advanced course. You will have the opportunity to directly apply your freshly learned knowledge on placement at a company during the practical semester.
After graduation, your Bachelor of Arts in International Management will open many inroads into mid-level and senior management in international business – our students’ first destinations are typically conglomerates, companies heavily involved in export and global players in industry, commerce and service provision. From the start, we support you with tutorials, small learning groups, special programmes for students and intensive mentoring for internships and bachelor theses. In addition, you can expect practically relevant teamwork and learning, a friendly atmosphere and professors who know you by name.
At a glance
Award
Bachelor of Arts (B. A.)
Study mode
full-time
Standard duration
7 Semester
ECTS credits
210
Starts
winter semester
Restricted admission
no
Taught in
German, English
Faculty
Business Administration
Study abroad
compulsory
Accreditation
FIBAA
Details about this course
The foundation course (semesters 1–3) furnishes you with an intensive insight into the core subjects of business administration. The examinations for this part of the programme are designed to train you in the correct learning methods and lay the foundation for studying towards your degree.
During the advanced course (semesters 4–7), you will focus on the specialist modules and international aspects that steer you in the direction of your career aspirations. You get to choose from the following options:
- International management Sales & marketing
- International human resources
- International finance
- International value chain
You will spend three theory-based and one practical semester studying the core and advanced subject matter. You will work on many case studies and projects during your studies that combine academic theory with practical applications.
Possible each semester: Major abroad in “International Business Studies”.
During the practical semester (5 or 6), you can spend 20 weeks applying the theoretical knowledge you have learned to that point in a company of your choice, either in Germany or abroad, and gaining intensive insights into the kinds of tasks you will be performing later in your career. If you have already spent more than 12 months at work, you can be exempted from this practical semester, thus shortening the length of your studies.
You will complete your degree by writing your bachelor’s thesis. Upon successfully completing the programme, the university of applied sciences will award you the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA) .
Professional environment:
“Go global” – Studying international management prepares you for all kinds of roles in global business. You could end up working for almost any international company. Whether in sales, logistics, marketing, accounting, controlling, human resource management or consultancy – which role and sector is entirely up to you.
Career prospects:
Graduates from the International Management degree programme run by Kempten University of Applied Sciences are more sought after more than ever before for specialist roles in the increasingly globalised economy. The managers of tomorrow need to understand international correlations and be able to nurture and develop business relations all over the world. This Bachelor of Arts is your passport to a career in any internationally focused company, whether in Germany or abroad.
Application process:
Have we whetted your appetite for the degree programme in International Management? If so, we would be delighted for you to apply. We have pooled all the information and details you might need about applying and the admission requirements on your behalf.
Admission requirements:
Do you have a keen interest in business administration topics and corporate management, love the wide world and relish the prospect of trotting the globe for a living? Are you curious about international working relationships and can imagine working abroad, supporting and leading international teams? If so, then our degree programme in International Management is the perfect choice for you!
The excellent relations that Kempten University of Applied Sciences entertains with more than 100 partner universities all over the world mean that placements abroad – including accredited individual examinations during the advanced stage of courses or even dual qualifications – are very easily arranged. You can also complete a specialisation in “International Business Studies“ during your semester abroad.
Are you interested in learning more about our international aspirations and the options for you to study abroad? Check out the information posted online.
We compile all study programme and examination regulations centrally for you. There you will find all versions and changes. continue
Programme with extended practice
Would you like to combine study and practice? With pleasure! The Kempten University of Applied Sciences offers you the following opportunity to study with more practice:
- Studies with in-depth practice – practical and flexible!
In the study programme with in-depth practice, a regular Bachelor's programme at the university is combined with intensive practical phases at a practice partner, based on the study content. Students can enter this study option up to the 4th semester. - Combined studies – a practical combination of study and work!
With a combined study programme, you can acquire a fully recognised vocational qualification within your Bachelor's degree. This double qualification is particularly attractive for many companies!
You can find more information about the offers here.
Master's degree programmes
As a graduate with this bachelor’s degree, you are just three semesters away from gaining a master’s degree on one of the following programmes:
- Global Business Development (Master of Arts)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Master of Science)
Details of the course content
List of modules and Module Handbook
Click here for a brief overview of the courses taught on the foundation and advanced courses:
- PO-V1 (for students starting in Winter Semester 2019/2020 onward)
You can also consult more detailed information in the notes on the Business Management Simulation, final theses (practical/research project & BA) and the group seminar (“colloquium”) in the section on “final theses”.
Further information can be found in the Module Handbook for the bachelor’s degree programme in Business Administration.
Contacts
If you have any organisational questions about the degree programme, please feel free to get in touch any time with the Student Advisory Service at Kempten University of Applied Sciences.
If you’re already a student and have a specific question, the best point of contact depends on what it’s about. The following Info sheet will help you identify the right person to contact .
