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International Business

Degree: B.Sc. Business Administration

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International Business

Students of the International Business focus acquire the competence to advise companies on the strategic and operational level in international collaboration and cooperation.

International Business is hardly a choice in today's world. It is not just about exporting, producing in or sourcing materials and goods from countries other than Germany. It is also about employing people whose home country is not Germany. The shortage of skilled workers in particular often makes it necessary to recruit and retain talent from abroad in order to remain competitive in the long term. Companies also need to plan and regularly review their dependencies in the highly globalized economy. 

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Start of study

Usually on October 1 of the respective year

Duration of study

7 semesters regularly

Degree

Bachelor of Science "Business Administration" with focus on „International Business" 210 ECTS credits – of which 30 in the main focus

Cycle

13 weeks per term at the partner company, 10 weeks per term at NORDAKADEMIE

Tuition fee

Paid by the partner company during the standard period of study

International Business

(B.Sc. Business Administration)

Specifically, you will acquire the following knowledge and skills:

  • Recognize, analyze and evaluate the relationship between global political events and company activities
  • Analyze and evaluate the strategic starting position of the company with regard to international collaboration and cooperation
  • Develop strategies regarding international collaboration and cooperation in order to ensure the long-term stability of the company
  • Communicate appropriately and effectively with internal and external stakeholders from other countries or cultures, identify potential conflicts at an early stage and develop solutions

Graduates who have chosen "International Business" as focus can be employed in the following fields, for example:

  • Global Procurement / Internationaler Einkauf
  • International Sales or Key Account Management
  • Global / International Human Resource Management
  • Global / International Marketing oder Communications
  • Strategy

Industries with strong demand:

  • Manufacturing industry
  • Consumer goods
  • Management Consulting

What you should bring along:

  • Interest in a diverse work environment
  • Enjoy communicating in English
  • Openness, curiosity and vision

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