An additional one-time examination fee of โฌ1,500 is ัhargะตd.
Five Reasons to choose this Bachelor's Program
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Shaping Global Thinkers for Tomorrowโs Business World
Students learn how companies operate in globalized markets โ through modules such as โMultinational Enterprise Managementโ and โIntercultural Communication,โ combined with internationally focused practical content.
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Kickstart Your Global Business Career
The program opens doors to careers in international marketing, project and product management, consulting, and HR. With real-world projects, a full-time internship, and strong industry ties, graduates are well prepared for global business roles.
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Business Innovation Lab: Your Real-World Classroom
The Business Innovation Lab is where students collaborate with industry partners to solve actual business challenges. With close mentorship, they gain insight into consulting, market analysis, and digital transformation โ invaluable for their future careers.
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Study in Paderborn: Safe, Central, Affordable
FHDWโs campus in Paderborn offers a vibrant academic environment with excellent infrastructure, lower living costs, and easy access to major German and European cities. Students enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and high quality of life.
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Student Support That Makes a Difference
FHDWโs Career Service actively supports students โ from finding internship partners and offering application coaching to advising on scholarships and providing valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals.
The B.A. International Business Management at FHDW is designed for globally minded students seeking a career at the intersection of business, strategy, and digital transformation. Entirely taught in English, the program equips students with a solid foundation in core business disciplines such as marketing, HR, project management, and digitalization. A strong focus on practical experience, including real-life business cases and a mandatory internship, prepares graduates for international work environments. German language classes and personalized support services further enhance the student experience.
Target Groups
Curriculum
Career Prospects
The program targets international high school graduates and globally oriented students who wish to earn a business degree in Germany without needing prior German language skills. Ideal candidates are ambitious, communicative, and eager to explore business challenges in an international and practice-oriented environment.
The curriculum covers essential areas of international business, including marketing, strategy, human resources, and digitalization. Starting in the second semester, students apply their knowledge in Business Innovation Labs, working on real-world cases. A full-time internship in the fifth semester offers practical insights and prepares students for global careers in dynamic business settings.
Course Content B.A. International Business Management
Graduates of the B.A. International Business Management program are well prepared for global careers across diverse business functions:
International Marketing Manager
Project or Product Manager
People & Culture / HR Specialist
Business Consultant
Digital Strategy or Innovation Manager
Roles in international corporations, start-ups, or NGOs
Special Program Features
100% English-Taught โ Plus German Language Support
The program is 100% English-taught โ ideal for students without prior German skills. At the same time, FHDW offers free or subsidized German classes during the semester, helping students integrate into German society and expand their career options.
Strong Corporate Network
800 partner companies โ ranging from SMEs to large corporations โ offer tailored practical phases, industry-specific experience, and valuable contacts for future career opportunities. โ More Info
Stay and Work in Germany โ 18 Months to Launch Your Career
After graduation, students from non-EU countries can apply for an 18-month job-seeking visa. This allows them to stay in Germany, look for employment, and transition smoothly into the German or European job market.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "International Business Managะตmะตnt" are:
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University Entrance Qualifiัatiฮฟn
General university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur)
Advanced technical college certificate (e.g. Fachhochschulrะตifะต)
The application deadline for the B.A. International Business Managะตmะตnt at Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW) depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application is open all year. Applications are made: Directly at university.
Applies only to applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned their degree from an institution where English is the language of instructiฮฟn.
Testimonials
At FHDW, I can not only develop professionally but also personally and gain valuable experience at the same time.
The International Business program at FHDW allowed me to refine my foreign language skills and deepen my intercultural competencies.
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