- General Examination Regulations for the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Business Administration at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
IBW
...International Business Administration?
International Business Administration deals with the planning, organisation and management of and within companies in an international context. You will learn how global markets work, how to develop international business strategies and how cultural differences are taken into account in business life. The degree programme combines business theory with practical applications and international experience.
With a degree in International Business Administration, you can work in various areas, e.g. in multinational corporations, small and medium-sized companies with international tasks, management consultancies, auditing firms and international organisations.
| Study programme | Info |
|---|---|
| Short description: | IBW |
| Academic degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Standard period of study / scope of services: | 6 semesters / 180 ECTS credits i |
| Teaching language: | German, English |
| Form of study: |
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| Study start: | Winter term |
| Pre-internship: | not required |
| Application period Start of the winter semester: | |
| Application period Start of the summer semester: | |
| Admission restriction: | no |
| Admission requirements: | General higher education entrance qualification, subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or a |
| Tuition fees: | none |
Do you dream of discovering the world and working in international companies? Then the International Business Administration degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is just right for you. Here you will learn the basics of business administration, supplemented by intercultural skills and language skills that will prepare you for a career in the global economy. With practical projects, a semester or internship abroad and the opportunity to study in small groups, you will be well prepared for the challenges of the international business world. Our broad network of partner universities offers you a wide range of opportunities to gain valuable experience abroad.
The degree programme comprises a combination of compulsory and elective modules. The first two semesters teach you the basics of business administration, such as business administration, accounting and taxation, marketing and corporate management, economics and specialised English. In the later semesters, you can specialise in various fields, e.g. International Management, International Marketing, International Procurement and Logistics or International Finance, Taxation and Accounting. The degree programme includes a practical semester and ends with the Bachelor's thesis.
The degree programme is aimed at anyone who is interested in business and international contexts and aspires to a career in the global business world. A good understanding of English and intercultural openness are an advantage. Ideal for committed people who want to learn in a practice-orientated way and gain international experience.
When applying for this Bachelor's degree programme, you must upload a simple copy of your university entrance qualification (Abitur certificate or other suitable certificates in PDF format) after registering in the applicant portal
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), state-recognised and accredited
Regulations applicable to the degree programme (published in the Official announcements of the HSN) and other guidelines:
Personalised support: Small seminar groups and personal support ensure that you feel that you are in good hands and can get help quickly if you have any questions.
Modern and flexible study conditions: Our university offers you modern facilities and flexible study models that adapt to your needs.
Strong networking: Our well-maintained network of international >partner universities and companies opens up numerous opportunities for internships and networking.
Internationality: The degree programme is characterised by its international orientation. You have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at one of our more than 40 partner universities and gain international experience. In addition, many courses are taught in English and you will be prepared for intercultural challenges.
Advantages over a university: At our university, you will receive more support in your learning process. We offer learning objective control questions, exercises to deepen your knowledge and encourage interaction in lectures and seminars. Instead of anonymous lectures with hundreds of students, you benefit from a personal learning atmosphere and direct dialogue with the lecturers.
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Below you will find a summary of some of the questions that are frequently asked in the study counselling sessions on the Study International Business Administration are. If you have any further questions, we will of course be happy to answer them.
The degree programme usually lasts 6 semesters, including a compulsory internship (preferably abroad) and the completion of the Bachelor's thesis.
After completing the programme, students are awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree.
The specialisation options of the IBW degree programme relate to the following areas (compulsory electives):
The specialisation modules start in the 3rd semester.
Various supplementary subjects are also offered:
It is also possible to choose a subject from one of the university's other degree programmes as a supplementary subject.
Various courses are held in English, such as Cross-Cultural Management and the second module of each specialisation. In addition, the International Project Week takes place every summer semester, during which lecturers from partner universities from all over the world also offer workshops in English.
In the IBW degree programme, the main focus is on English as a foreign language, which is a compulsory module in the first four semesters. In addition, the basics of Spanish or another foreign language must be learnt as part of one of the supplementary subjects.
Depending on availability, there is also the option of taking additional language courses on a voluntary basis (e.g. courses in Italian, French and Russian as well as tutorials for other foreign languages).
An internship (abroad) is integrated into the degree programme. If this is not feasible or there is further interest in a stay abroad, semesters abroad can be integrated into the degree programme either as part of a learning agreement or a semester abroad.
The professional internship (compulsory internship) usually takes place in the 5th semester and must last at least 20 weeks. This internship should preferably be completed abroad in order to increase intercultural and professional competence.
Examinations and coursework take the form of written examinations, presentations, written assignments and oral examinations. Please note that each examination may only be taken three times. It should also be noted that examinations influence the overall grade average, whereas coursework does not.
At Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, it is possible to attend lectures (or take modules) from other study programmes at any time and to continue your education individually if you are interested. There are no limits to this. However, an application must be submitted to the Examination Office for the additional modules taken.
The following table gives you an overview of which modules are offered in which degree programmes.
Module networking and capacity overview
To avoid duplicate data storage, all modules that are offered for more than one degree programme are stored in the "Networked modules" folder.
Modules that are only offered for one degree programme are stored in the respective folders of the degree programme.
Are you an international student applicant but do not yet have direct access to study in Germany?
Then we offer another option for acquiring the admission requirements for a Bachelor's degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences: the fee-based Certificate programme "HSNgo" and the subsequent university entrance examination.
In two semesters, "HSNgo" offers a German course as well as general and subject-specific preparation for the university entrance exam.
It's easy to secure your place on your desired degree programme online!
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We know that student budgets are often tight. To help you finance your studies, we provide you with the following information at BAföG helpful tips on how to apply and ensure that your application is complete. You will also find important contacts there.
We want to support and encourage particularly talented and motivated students. Under Scholarships you will find information on various scholarship programmes. There are also other funding options, such as the "StudiumThüringenPlus" start-up grant, parental funding, child benefit and the opportunity to earn your own money through a student job.
Students in continuing education programmes can find all information on the Funding opportunities.
What is the difference between studying at a University of Applied Sciences (UAS) and at a „Universität“ (university)? At our University of Applied Sciences, you will receive much more support throughout your learning process than at a traditional university. We provide self-assessment questions to help you check your understanding, offer practical exercises to deepen your knowledge, and encourage a high level of interaction in lectures and seminars. This is very different from courses with more than 300 students.
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