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Hochschule Emden/Leer - University of Applied Sciences

International Business & Сulturе

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

B.A.

Degree

210

ECTS

English & German

Language

Winter Semester: 30 Sep

Application Deadlines

7 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:: no admission restriction
Application:: directly at university
Study Mode:: On campus

Program Video

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Shape Your Future: Study Business at Hochschule Emden/Leer!

Five Reasons to choose this Bachelor's Program

International business and communication right from the start

You learn to communicate internationally from day one and explore globally oriented companies. Modules like Project Management, Innovation & Service and foreign languages prepare you for global markets.

Compulsory semester abroad including internship

In the 5th and 6th semesters, you go abroad: first to a partner university, then to an international internship. You gain cultural insights, improve language skills and collect practice – a strong career boost.

Forward-looking topics instead of traditional subjects

Instead of traditional maths or statistics, the program focuses on future topics at the interface of business, tech, society and ethics. You cover sustainability, innovation, digitalization and responsibility.

Preparation for a successful international career

Continuous English-taught modules and a fully English 4th semester abroad prepare you linguistically and professionally for global work. Your skills support a successful international career start.

Maximum flexibility: complete your final semester from anywhere

In your final semester, you can study from anywhere—ideal for starting your career or staying longer abroad. Digital classes ensure flexibility. Your thesis works best with an (international) partner company.

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Course Description

Are you looking for a challenging, practice-oriented business studies course with an international focus? Then the Bachelor's degree course in International Business & Culture at Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences is just right for you!

On this course, you will immerse yourself in an exciting world of business administration, intercultural communication and forward-looking topics. In the first semesters, you will lay the foundations for your career with the most important areas of business administration such as marketing, finance, HR management and logistics - enriched with intercultural and language modules that will broaden your global perspective.

From the 4th semester onwards, you will really go into depth: you will specialize in international management and acquire the knowledge you need to be successful in a networked, international economy. The highlight: a project semester abroad with an internship, which not only offers you valuable practical experience, but also unique insights into global markets and cultures.

Instead of torturing yourself with “dry” math formulas and statistics, you will focus on future-oriented topics such as sustainability, innovation, digitalization and ethics - and learn how to take responsibility as a manager in a complex, digital world. You have the freedom to set your own focus, be it in international finance, marketing or HR management, and can shape your career individually right from the start.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Career Prospects

Are you ready to conquer the world? The International Business & Culture degree program offers you the perfect mix of business administration, cultural studies and international experience - ideal for anyone who wants to fuel not only their curiosity but also their career with foreign languages and intercultural encounters.

If you are aiming for an international career and want to get off to a flying start in globally active companies, you will receive the best training here. You will not only learn how the economy works, but also how you can use cultural differences as a strength to operate successfully in a globalized world.

What makes it special: You will become part of a community of students united by a common goal: to seize the opportunities of globalization and actively shape the future with vision, responsibility and a deep understanding of other cultures.

Does this sound like your path? Then don't hesitate - apply now and start your journey into an international career that knows no borders!

Special Program Features

Holistic focus on international expertise and communication

The program builds key skills for a globalized world. From the start, you address international topics with language modules. It fosters cultural understanding and smooth cross-border cooperation—valued by multinationals.

Compulsory semester abroad and internship for practical experience

In semesters 5–6, you enjoy a year abroad: studying at a partner university plus an international internship combine culture, language growth and practical insights—ideal for a global career.

Study with vision: Sustainability and innovation

A future-oriented program focused on sustainability, innovation, digitalization and responsibility. Instead of classic subjects, it covers topics linking business, tech and ethics for sustainable real-world solutions.

Accreditations

ZEvA

The Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency is an independent private accreditation agency in the tertiary education sector which accredits and evaluates study programs in Germany, Europe, and beyond.

National Accreditation Council

The accreditation by the national Accreditation Council is a university accreditation system whose main objective is to provide guidance and information for students, employers, and higher education institutions. It aims to contribute to more transparency in the market of study programs.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in "International Business & Сulturе" are:

High school diploma/school leaving certifiсatе

Higher education entrance qualification; subject-specific higher education entrance qualification; entrance qualification for universities of applied sciencеs

English Language Proficienсу

School English (min. 6 yеars)

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for the B.A. International Business & Сulturе at Hochschule Emden/Leer - University of Applied Sciences depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 30 September for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.