International Management (B.A.)
Study abroad. Launch your career worldwide.
Students in the International Management program acquire a balanced mix of methodological, subject-specific, and interpersonal skills during their studies. The program is strongly focused on globally active companies and includes a high proportion of courses taught in English. All students learn a second foreign language relevant to business and spend either a semester of study or a practical semester abroad. Through group work, seminars, and projects, they learn to apply their specialized knowledge in real-world contexts. The program offers:
- a solid foundation in economics
- application-oriented expertise
- a mandatory semester abroad
- at least two foreign languages relevant to business
Course Content
The bachelor program in International Management specifically prepares students for management roles in an international setting. In addition to business English, students acquire proficiency in another foreign language relevant to business. Many courses are taught in English.
A mandatory semester of study or internship abroad fosters international experience and intercultural competence. The curriculum combines business administration with international legal and management topics, as well as the future-oriented competencies of internationality, sustainability, and digitalization.
Students can choose their own areas of focus through specialized and elective modules, as well as by focusing on specific linguistic and cultural regions. Extensive practical components, corporate partnerships, and projects complement the program.
Before the program begins, the “Startklar” program offers the opportunity to refresh knowledge in certain foundational subjects (e.g., mathematics, English, etc.). The program begins with an orientation fair, and first-semester students are supported by mentors from higher semesters at the start of their studies. Information sessions and quality assurance activities also take place on an ongoing basis throughout the program.
The business administration program was voted by students into the top tier nationwide in the renowned CHE University Ranking.
Course Content
The bachelor program in International Management specifically prepares students for management roles in an international environment. In addition to business English, students acquire proficiency in another foreign language relevant to business. Many courses are offered in English.
A mandatory semester of study or practical training abroad fosters international experience and intercultural competence. The curriculum combines business administration with international legal and management topics, as well as future-oriented competencies such as internationalization, sustainability, and digitalization.
Students can choose their own areas of focus through specialization and elective modules, as well as by focusing on specific linguistic and cultural regions. Extensive practical components, corporate partnerships, and projects round out the program.
Before the program begins, the “Startklar” program offers students the opportunity to brush up on certain foundational subjects (e.g., mathematics, English, etc.). The program begins with an orientation fair, and first-semester students are supported by mentors from higher semesters at the start of their studies. Information sessions and quality assurance initiatives also take place on an ongoing basis throughout the program.
The business administration program was voted by students as one of the top programs in Germany in the renowned CHE University Ranking.
Here you can find the syllabus and examination regulations for the bachelor program in International Management: SPO.
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Study Plan
| Semester / CP1 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 30 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of Business Administration (GuO) | Accounting (GuO) | Marketing Management (Guo) | Civil Law (GuO) | Business and Financial Mathematics (GuO) | 1st Foreign Language: Business English I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | External Accounting | Finance and Capital Markets | Intercultural Management | Economics I (Microeconomics) (GuO) | Statistics (GuO) | Second Foreign Language (GuO) | 31 CP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | International Finance and Investment | Cost and Performance Accounting | Human Resources Management and Organization | Economics II (International Economics) | Applied Data Science | 1st Foreign Language: Business English II | 30 CP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Management Accounting | Purchasing and Product Management | National and International Taxes | 2. Second Foreign Language II | Research Methods | International Business and Labor Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Practicum Semester | Practicum Seminar I: Sustainable Development and Responsible Business | Practical Seminar II: Data Literacy and Business Intelligence | 30 CP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Modules for the 6th and 7th Semesters | Applied Business Management | Strategic Management and Simulation Game | Seminar on the VT Module | Project/Case Study for the VT Module | Elective Modules | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialization Options, 6th Semester | VT International Marketing | VT Managing Data-Driven Business Models | VT Corporate Finance and Capital Markets | 28 CP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialization Courses, 7th Semester | VT Human Resources | VT Accounting & Taxation | VT Logistics & Supply Chain Management | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International Cultural Region Certificate: The Cultural Region Certificate is an optional add-on and is issued upon request at the end of the program. It involves in-depth study (at least 42 ECTS!) of one of the following four cultural regions: 1. Europe: Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish 2. Latin America: Spanish, Portuguese 3. Asia: Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean 4. North America/New Zealand/Australia: French, Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 210 CP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1CP = Credit Point
You can find a sample of footnotes here.
Is this degree program right for me?
This degree program is right for you if...
- You're interested in business and management
- You want to work not only nationally but also internationally
- Would like to spend a semester studying abroad
- Want to understand how companies operate in different countries and markets
Do you still have any questions?
Do you still have questions?
Please feel free to contact our academic advising office:
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Your perspective afterward
After successfully completing their studies, graduates have the option of pursuing a master program at a college or university in Germany or abroad, or of entering the workforce. Graduates have excellent career prospects, not only in Germany but also abroad. Thanks to their international, multilingual, and practice-oriented education, they are qualified to support management in all sectors of the economy and to take on leadership roles.
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The “International Management” program is designed as a full-time program.
Yes, it is integrated into the institutional accreditation process and is part of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg’s quality management system. Accreditation was granted in April 2024.
Before starting your degree program, the “Startklar” program offers you the opportunity to brush up on certain foundational subjects (e.g., math, English, etc.). The program begins with an orientation fair, and first-semester students are mentored by upperclassmen at the start of their studies.
Classes are taught in German and, for the most part, in English as well.
You can find the required language proficiency level and the corresponding documentation here: https://www.tha.de/Binaries/Binary93025/Anerkannte-deutsche-Sprachpruefungen-April-2026.pdf)
The program includes a mandatory semester abroad; this can be completed as an academic or internship semester abroad; you can find our partner universities here: https://www.tha.de/Wirtschaft/Internationales/Outgoing-Wirtschaft/Partnerhochschulen.html )
Applications are accepted annually from May 2 through July 15. The International Management program can only be started in the winter semester. Please apply online via the relevant web pages of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg and be sure to review the general information on the application process at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg.
The program places great emphasis on practical application. A practical semester is mandatory as part of the program. In addition to the practical semester, our students have a wide range of other opportunities to gain practical experience, such as through participation in practical projects (please link to: https://www.tha.de/Wirtschaft/Projekte.html (the link appears to no longer work; please update the link—is the project page still online?)) or presentations and discussions (please link to: www.tha.de/Wirtschaft/Events.html) in cooperation with companies; students can also, for example, write their bachelor’s thesis in collaboration with a company.
What Our Students Say
The program provides a broad understanding of economic relationships and offers many opportunities to gain international experience. I appreciate the wide range of language courses and the opportunity to spend a semester or complete an internship abroad.