International Business (IB) - BSc
Study in an international atmosphere
Acquire sound knowledge of international business administration and soft skills such as communication, presentation, intercultural competence and business ethics by studying in Germany and at one of over 60 international partner universities.
Intercultural
English-language business administration bachelor's program in an international atmosphere (up to 50% students from all over the world)Flexible
Maximum options for individual study concentrations, semesters abroad, internships and degreesUnique
With "Fast Track" option, combined Bachelor's plus Master's/MBA degree in only 8 semesters
Further advantages:
- In a completely English-language degree programme, you will acquire a sound knowledge of international business administration, perfect your English and learn another language
Up to 50% of the study places go to international applicants. From the very beginning, you will be part of a culturally diverse student environment.
There are many options available to you: internships (in Germany or abroad), electives in Marketing, Strategy, Finance, Leadership, Digital Business or Economics and various degrees (BSc or BSc plus MBA/Master).
With a Bachelor of Science after seven successful semesters, you can obtain an MBA or Master's degree from an international partner university in just one further semester.
Application deadlines for German and EU applicants:15 July - winter semester
15 January - summer semester
Application deadlines for non-EU applicants:15 May - winter semester
15 November - summer semester
Contact
Virtual Info Sessions
In our virtual Info Sessions, we will introduce you to the programme with a short presentation and then answer your questions about study content, teaching formats, study structure and the organisational framework and admission process.
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Student for a Day
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- German higher education entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife, Fachgebundene Hochschulreife, Allgemeine Hochschulreife) or a higher education entrance qualification from outside Germany which is the equivalent of a German higher education entrance qualification
Information on the higher education entrance qualifications recognized in the state of Baden-Württemberg may be found at Studienkolleg Konstanz and the German Academic Exchange Service, the DAAD. - Very good proficiency in English
- German applicants with German higher education entrance qualification: Your Abitur or Fachhochschulreife certificate is proof of your language proficiency
Applicants with international higher education entrance qualification: Documentation of English-language proficiency, e.g. the IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, PTEA (Academic), at least Cambridge First Certificate, Unicert II or proof, telc B2 or you have achieved at least 20 ECTS credit points or equivalent in an English-language course of study at a state or state-recognized higher education institution. If you have attended an English-speaking school or university, you can prove your English language skills by presenting a certificate documenting this from the school.
A Higher education degree (university) in English of at least three years showing min. 180 ECTS credit points or equivalent is also accepted.
The following qualifications may positively influence your application, but are not admission requirements:
Practical work experience, e.g. commercial vocational training or commercial professional activity of at least two years
International experience, e.g. a stay outside your home country of at least five consecutive months in the context of school attendance, studies, employment, internship, voluntary service, preparatory course, language course, work & travel or au pair
social commitment, e.g. gap year social projects (FSJ, FÖJ, BFD, EFD, WFD) of at least 5 months.
Costs
- Semester fee: €167.30 for regular students and €97.30 for exchange students
- The state of Baden-Württemberg levies a fee of €1,500 per semester on students from non-EU countries.
- Costs for the MBA/Master's programme at an international partner university: approx. €15,000 - 60,000
2 countries, 7 semesters
The completely English-language programme provides a broad overview of international business administration as well as personal and professional skills for successful cooperation in international teams.
Structure and content
In the basic studies, all International Business students receive comprehensive basic knowledge in international business administration.
From the 4th semester onwards, you are largely free to choose your electives, semester abroad and your final thesis. The integrated internship semester is possible in Germany or abroad.
Individual elective modules allow you to develop a professional profile in the areas of marketing, strategy, finance, leadership, economics or digital business at an early stage.
On the fast track to a master's degree
With the Fast Track Master's program, which is unique in Germany, you can obtain an MBA or Master's degree from an international partner university in just one additional semester after completing your Bachelor's degree (BSc).
Whether you spend one or up to two semesters of study at one of our international partner universities depends on the degree you choose (BSc or BSc plus MBA/Master).
Focus on content
The all-English program provides a broad overview of International Business Administration. Among other things, the course revolves around questions such as:
- How do I manage a company?
- What ethical and cultural aspects are important in running a business?
- How do I measure the "real" corporate success of an internationally operating company?
- Which marketing and sales tools do international companies use and how successful are they?
- How do global players expand into international markets?
You can develop your own profile in Marketing & Strategy, Finance, Leadership, Digital Business or Economics via elective modules from different areas.
Studying at ESB Business School
Where will I live, how will I finance my studies and what is the ESB Spirit?
Application process
Carefully read the admission requirements
Apply to Reutlingen University online by 15 January (for summer semester) or by 15 July (for winter semester)
If you are invited, take part in the selection interview and the test.
Accept your place at the university
Admission requirements
- German higher education entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife, Fachgebundene Hochschulreife, Allgemeine Hochschulreife) or a higher education entrance qualification from outside Germany which is the equivalent of a German higher education entrance qualification
Information on the higher education entrance qualifications recognized in the state of Baden-Württemberg may be found at Studienkolleg Konstanz and the German Academic Exchange Service, the DAAD. - Very good proficiency in English
- German applicants with German higher education entrance qualification: Your Abitur or Fachhochschulreife certificate is proof of your language proficiency
Applicants with international higher education entrance qualification: Documentation of English-language proficiency, e.g. the IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, PTEA (Academic), at least Cambridge First Certificate, Unicert II or proof, telc B2 or you have achieved at least 20 ECTS credit points or equivalent in an English-language course of study at a state or state-recognized higher education institution. If you have attended an English-speaking school or university, you can prove your English language skills by presenting a certificate documenting this from the school.
A Higher education degree (university) in English of at least three years showing min. 180 ECTS credit points or equivalent is also accepted.
The following qualifications may positively influence your application, but are not admission requirements:
Practical work experience, e.g. commercial vocational training or commercial professional activity of at least two years
International experience, e.g. a stay outside your home country of at least five consecutive months in the context of school attendance, studies, employment, internship, voluntary service, preparatory course, language course, work & travel or au pair
social commitment, e.g. gap year social projects (FSJ, FÖJ, BFD, EFD, WFD) of at least 5 months.
This is how the online application works
Step 1: Register at hochschulstart.de, retrieve your applicant ID (BID) and applicant authentication number (BAN) there and select your desired degree program at Reutlingen University.
Step 2: Register on the application portal of Reutlingen University and apply for your desired degree program.
APPLY NOW
Please switch to the English version on the following (after pressing apply now) page (Campus-PoRTal) if necessary. The button is located on the next page in the lower right corner.
Application deadlines: January 15 for the summer semester / July 15 for the winter semester.
Up to twelve applications are possible, three at Reutlingen University. If you activate the e-mail notification, you will be informed about the current status of your application.
Step 3: Decide which of your desired degree programs you would most like to study and prioritize on hochschulstart.de. After an offer of admission, your applications with lower priority may be eliminated from the process. Therefore, be sure to prioritize your study program at Reutlingen University if this corresponds to your preference.
Important note: If your documents are not in English or German, you must attach a German or English translation. The translation must be certified by the signature and seal or stamp of a certified translator.
- University Entrance Qualification
German applicants with international university entrance qualification:
Please apply for the certificate recognition at the Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart. The certificate from the Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart must show an overall grade and the date of the university entrance qualification.
Foreign EU applicants with international university entrance qualification:
Foreign school and university certificates must be checked by the Studienkolleg in Konstanz to see if they correspond to the German university entrance qualification. Our service: If we receive your documents by e-mail by May 15 (winter semester) or November 15 (summer semester), ESB Business School will send copies of your school and university certificates to the Studienkolleg in Konstanz. The Studienkolleg will then inform us whether you have the university entrance qualification. Otherwise, please contact the Studienkolleg in Konstanz yourself and submit all necessary documents. The same applies to all international applicants if you are also applying for other courses in Germany where the language of instruction is German. The Studienkolleg does not charge any fees for checking your documents and issuing the required certificates.
For more information, please visit the Website of "Studienkolleg Konstanz". - Further documents on (education) training/professional activity that substantiate the information you have provided in the application form, for example copies of grade overviews, certificates and degrees that prove previous school and/or university education or certificates of completed vocational training (IHK examination) and full-time professional activity.
- Resume
Please follow these examples exactly.
Specifications: computer-written, maximum one page, in English.
If you have a second citizenship, please indicate this in your resume.
- Proof of English language skills
German applicants:
Proof of your language skills is your high school diploma/secondary school leaving certificate, provided that a B2 level is shown. If you have additional evidence of English language skills, please attach it to the application.
Foreign applicants:Foreign applicants: Proof of English language showing at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or equivalents, e.g. through IELTS (at least band 5.5), TOEFL iBT (at least 72 points), TOEIC (Listening at least 400 points, Reading at least 385 points, Speaking at least 160 points, Writing at least 150 points), PTEA (Academic, at least 50 points), at least Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Unicert II, or telc English B2.
This level is also achieved if the student has achieved at least 20 ECTS credit points or equivalent in an English-language course of study at a state or state-recognised higher education institution.
A Higher education degree (university) in English of at least three years showing min. 180 ECTS credit points or equivalent is also accepted.
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Selection interview and test
After evaluating the submitted application documents, we invite the best candidates to the second selection round (online test / in-person, 30-minute online interview).
Dates for selection interview and test
Approx. End of July for the winter semester
Approx. End of January for the summer semester
This is how the enrollment works
Step 1: If the application was successful, you will be accepted on hochschulstart.de for your place at Reutlingen University.
Step 2: Register for your course of study on the application portal of Reutlingen University and transfer the semester fees.
Please find more information about enrolment on the Reutlingen University website.
Application process
Carefully read the admission requirements
Apply to Reutlingen University online by 15 November (for summer semester) or by 15 May (for winter semester)
If you are invited, take part in the selection interview and the test.
Accept your place at the university
Admission requirements
- German higher education entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife, Fachgebundene Hochschulreife, Allgemeine Hochschulreife) or a higher education entrance qualification from outside Germany which is the equivalent of a German higher education entrance qualification
Information on the higher education entrance qualifications recognized in the state of Baden-Württemberg may be found at Studienkolleg Konstanz and the German Academic Exchange Service, the DAAD. - Very good proficiency in English
- German applicants with German higher education entrance qualification: Your Abitur or Fachhochschulreife certificate is proof of your language proficiency
Applicants with international higher education entrance qualification: Documentation of English-language proficiency, e.g. the IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, PTEA (Academic), at least Cambridge First Certificate, Unicert II or proof, telc B2 or you have achieved at least 20 ECTS credit points or equivalent in an English-language course of study at a state or state-recognized higher education institution. If you have attended an English-speaking school or university, you can prove your English language skills by presenting a certificate documenting this from the school.
A Higher education degree (university) in English of at least three years showing min. 180 ECTS credit points or equivalent is also accepted.
The following qualifications may positively influence your application, but are not admission requirements:
Practical work experience, e.g. commercial vocational training or commercial professional activity of at least two years
International experience, e.g. a stay outside your home country of at least five consecutive months in the context of school attendance, studies, employment, internship, voluntary service, preparatory course, language course, work & travel or au pair
social commitment, e.g. gap year social projects (FSJ, FÖJ, BFD, EFD, WFD) of at least 5 months.
This is how the online application works
Register on the application portal of Reutlingen University and apply for the Bachelor in International Business:
Apply now
Please switch to the English version on the following (after pressing apply now) page (Campus-PoRTal) if necessary. The button is located on the next page in the lower right corner. On your mobile device the English version is accessible via the navigation bar / 'burger menu'.
Application deadlines: November 15 for the summer semester / May 15 for the winter semester.
Important Notice: If your documents are not in English or German, you must attach a German or English translation. The translation must be certified by the signature and seal or stamp of a certified translator.
- University entrance qualification
Important: We need both your school leaving certificate and the specific overview of grades.
Foreign school and university certificates must be checked by the Studienkolleg in Konstanz to determine whether they correspond to the German university entrance qualification. Our service: If the documents are received on time, ESB Business School will send copies of your school and university certificates to the Studienkolleg in Konstanz. The Studienkolleg will then inform us whether you have the university entrance qualification. Otherwise, please contact the Studienkolleg in Konstanz yourself and submit all the necessary documents. The same applies to all international applicants if you are also applying for other courses in Germany where the language of instruction is German. The Studienkolleg does not charge any fees for checking your documents and issuing the required certificates.
For more information, please visit the website of the Studienkolleg in Konstanz. - Other (education) training/professional activity documents that support the information you provided in the application form, for example, copies of grade transcripts, certificates and degrees evidencing previous school and/or university education, or certificates of completed vocational training and full-time professional activity.
- Resume
Please follow these examples exactly.
Specifications: computer-written, maximum one page, in English.
If you have a second citizenship, please indicate this in your resume. - Proof of English language skillsProof of knowledge of the English language with at least B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, e.g. by IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, PTEA (Academic), Cambridge certificate, Unicert II. If you have attended an English-speaking school or university, you can prove your language skills with a certificate from the school.
Selection interview and test
After evaluating the submitted application documents, we invite the best candidates to the second selection round (online test / in-person, 30-minute online interview).
Dates for selection interview and test
Approx. end of May / beginning of June for the winter semester
Approx. end of November / beginning of December for the summer semester
This is how the enrollment works
If you are accepted for the program, you will receive a letter of admission as well as information about tuition fees for foreign students in Baden-Württemberg. Under certain conditions you can apply for an exemption from tuition fees:
FIND OUT ABOUT Semester and TUITION FEES NOW
Register for your degree program on the application portal of Reutlingen University and transfer the semester fee and tuition on time.
Please find more information about enrolment on the Reutlingen University website.
And after your studies?
As an International Business graduate, you will have a degree from Reutlingen University with 210 ECTS credits and plenty of opportunities!
Communication skills
Graduates of the International Business programme possess a high level of intercultural competence, enjoy taking on leadership positions and enrich teams with their communication skills.
For many sectors
Whether it's the automotive industry, banking and finance, consulting, management consultancy, retail, consumer goods industry or start-ups, with a degree in International Business your skills and knowledge are in demand everywhere.
Executive position
Your solution-oriented, analytical and value-based approach qualifies you for management tasks in marketing and sales, strategy, finance, controlling and human resources management.
Fast Track Master
Get two degrees in 8 semesters? With the unique "Fast Track" option, an additional MBA or Master's degree at an international partner university is open to you.
From "student for a day" to "ask a student" to the application ticker: we'd love to hear from you!
Contact
Virtuelle Infosessions
In our virtual info sessions, we will introduce you to the programme with a short presentation and then answer your questions about study content, study structure and the organisational framework and admission process.
Ask a student
How do students experience the BSc International Business program? How do I find a room in Reutlingen, how do I find a place to stay abroad? What do I do during my internship semester? And where are the best parties?
Application ticker
Stay up to date and automatically receive more information about the BSc International Business program. Our application ticker provides you with important information and reminds you in time of your application deadline.
Student for a Day
Want to get a taste of university life? Then visit our students on campus and take part in the "Student for a Day" program. You will go on a campus tour with an IB student and attend a lecture. During lunch, there is time for all open questions about the study program and student life.
The International Business program at Reutlingen was a great preparation for my career later on. The small class size enabled close friendships that made the study experience very enjoyable, and also better access to professors. The students were very well guided by the program coordinators. I have a very fond memory of Reutlingen.
Shubho Ghosh
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer / Senior Vice President, Verizon Business
Graduate of 2007
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Read moreApplication deadlines for German and EU applicants:15 July - winter semester
15 January - summer semester
Application deadlines for non-EU applicants:15 May - winter semester
15 November - summer semester
Contact
Virtual Info Sessions
In our virtual Info Sessions, we will introduce you to the programme with a short presentation and then answer your questions about study content, teaching formats, study structure and the organisational framework and admission process.
Application ticker
Stay up to date and automatically receive more information about the BSc International Business program. Our application ticker provides you with important information and reminds you in time of your application deadline.
Ask a student
How do students experience the BSc International Business program? How do I find a room in Reutlingen, how do I find a place to stay abroad? What do I do during my internship semester? And where are the best parties?
Student for a Day
Want to get a taste of university life? Then visit our students on campus and take part in the "Student for a Day" program. You will go on a campus tour with an IB student and attend a lecture. During lunch, there is time for all open questions about the study program and student life.
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