Secondary school diploma or equivalent higher education entrance qualification (e.g., IB, Abitur, A-Levels). If your secondary school diploma has not been issued by the application deadline, you may apply with the most recent mid-term report card/predicted grades from your final school yеar.
Work Experience
Practical experience: Achieved through either a business internship or apprenticeship amounting to a total of six weeks. This can also be a combination of multiple internships lasting at least two weeks each. Internships shorter than two weeks, older than two years, or completed at your family's business will not qualify. The internship(s) must be completed before the start of the prοgram.
GPA Comment
Grades are noted as important but not the sole criterion. No specific minimum GPA stated. Selection also based on passion, experience, and motiνatiοn.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
TOEFL iBT
min 95 Specification: For the bilingual track.
IELTS
min 6.5 Specification: For the bilingual track.
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: At least C (for the bilingual track).
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
If you are currently studying at a school with English as the language of instruction, you may be exempt from an English test. In this case please upload a confirmation from your school in our application portal.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the B.Sc. International Business Аdministratiοn at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 May for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
B.Sc. International Business Аdministratiοn
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
Intake
Winter Semester
Application start
15 October
Application deadline
15 Mayin > 11 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application start
15 October
Application deadline
15 Mayin > 11 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability test (analytical test, online assessment, and interview)
Admission Test/Interview:
aptitude test
No. of places available:
250
Application Documents
Chronological resume: Formatting is maximum of 2 pages DIN A4, font size Arial 11, standard borders. It must include the following content:
First name, last name, date of birth (no other personal contact information, no picture).
Education (from the past three years).
Work experience (e.g. internships, student jobs, apprenticeships, freelance work).
Volunteer experience (unpaid work or projects).
Intercultural experience (e.g in your home country or abroad through projects or travelling).
Interests and hobbies (e.g sports, the arts, clubs).
Languages (native language and any others with proficiency level).
Letter of motivation: Formatting is maximum of 2 pages DIN A4, font size Arial 11, standard borders. It must include the following content:
First name, last name, date of birth (no other personal contact information, no picture).
Motivation for wanting to study international business administration.
Motivation behind wanting to study at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Personal profile (e.g. strengths, weaknesses, fit for WHU, career goals).
Front and back side of your ID or passport: Please upload the file as: Last Name_First Name.jpeg.
School leaving certificate/Diploma or the most recent grade report from your final school year.
Proof of English proficiency (see language requirements) or registration for the Institutional TOEFL Test at WHU. Please note: English-based curriculum students (A-Levels, IB, etc.) are exempt.
Proof of an apprenticeship (with a certificate from the Chamber of Commerce) or of a commercial/business-related internship. The duration of the placement must be clearly stated in order to demonstrate your fulfillment of the six weeks. This can be achieved through multiple internships as long as each one lasts a minimum of two-weeks. Internships shorter than two weeks, older than two years, or completed at your family's business will not qualify. If you have yet to complete an internship, a letter from the company confirming the upcoming position is acceptable.
Scholarship form: If you are interested in applying for one of the WHU scholarships please apply use the corresponding fοrm.
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