International Management (B. A.)

The Bachelor's degree program in International Management (B. A.) at THI Business School offers a comprehensive business education with a strong international focus. As part of the International Management degree program, students acquire knowledge in digital transformation & business models, national and international accounting, cost accounting and cost management as well as global supply chain management, among others. In addition, students can specialize in various management functions, including marketing and sales, digital business and controlling and finance.

In addition to business subjects, the course also includes learning a foreign language (Chinese, French or Spanish) and acquiring intercultural skills, e.g. as part of International Business Diplomacy and Crosscultural Management.

In addition, the International Management degree program includes a required study abroad and a required internship abroad, each lasting one semester, and offers guest lectures, excursions and student projects. Our International Management degree program thus prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in Germany and abroad, in corporations or SMEs. This Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) can also be studied as a dual degree and offers a double degree program.

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B. A.)
Duration
7 Semester
Start of studies
Winter

Accreditation
Yes
Dual Study
Yes
Language
German & English

Special/double degree
Double Degree possible
Location
Ingolstadt

Structure

Practical orientation is very important to us. Therefore, your International Management studies will start with an introduction week including an excursion as well as the analysis of an international company in teamwork.
In the first part of your studies, you will learn about the basics of business administration and the basics of international management based on the latest scientific findings. These include e.g. Digital Transformation & Business Models, National and International Accounting, Cost Accounting and Cost Management and Global Supply Chain Management.
The lectures are partly taught in English. This allows you to consolidate your knowledge of English, which is important in an international context. In addition, you learn another foreign language (Chinese, French or Spanish) and thus increase your language skills. Furthermore, you will complete a basic internship of 8 weeks in the commercial sector.

From the third semester, you will solidify your specialist knowledge in international management and you will acquire relevant leadership knowledge and leadership skills in the context of International Business Diplomacy and Crosscultural Management. In addition, you will improve the foreign language you have chosen.
You choose one out of eight selectable specializations and you will work on current topics in small groups directly with the professors.
In addition to further basics such as Marketing and Sales, Corporate Finance and International Strategic Management, you can acquire professional, social and sustainability skills in five elective courses such as Business Start-up and Coaching for Formation of a Company, Social Competence in Communication and Negotiation or Sustainability Management.
A theoretical semester is spent at a university abroad. THI offers you more than 140 cooperation partner universities. The theoretical semester is followed by the practical study semester which must be completed in a company abroad.
With the final bachelor thesis you acquire the academic title Bachelor of Arts. This gives you the opportunity of a direct career entry or further specialization in the context of a master's programme.

Approximately half of the courses are in English or in an additional foreign language.

International Management: Insights (German only)

Testimonials

Ariane Engelbrecht, Student

“The international approach in this study program allows us to get an insight in how multinational companies cooperate. Being able to learn a third language and spending a total of one year abroad further facilitates the foundation of working with different cultures thus preparing the student to work from anywhere in the world.”

Emma Kubat, Student

“I chose the International Management degree course at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences because it offers an excellent combination of business management expertise and an international focus. The practical training and the opportunity to gain intercultural experience during semesters abroad particularly appealed to me. What I particularly enjoy about my degree course is the diversity of the course content. From intercultural management and global marketing to international financial strategies, I gain a comprehensive insight into the challenges of the global economy. The practice-oriented projects and close links with companies enable me to put my theoretical knowledge directly into practice.”

Jaqueline Hacker, Student

“I decided to study International Management at THI because I wanted to combine my passion for travel and other cultures with a degree in business administration. The THI's program was therefore perfectly matched to my expectations. I find the practical lectures and the opportunity to gain an insight into areas that I find fascinating thanks to my specialization particularly enriching. What makes this degree program unique for me is the opportunity to spend two semesters abroad. These experiences are priceless and also look good on my CV. I can recommend the course to anyone who is open-minded, wants to think beyond national borders and wants to develop not only professionally but also personally.”

Lea Stieglauer, Student

"A semester abroad in Kuala Lumpur... are you sure?
..... That was exactly the answer I got from most of the people I told about my plans.
In fact, I've been here for almost 2 months now. And I can only say: Be brave and open to everything that comes! It has been the best decision!
Not only has Taylor's University shown me completely different possibilities and new ways of learning and teaching at a university in Asia, but it has also helped me personally. The cultural impressions you are confronted with in Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia are quite diverse. From Indian to traditional Malaysian to Chinese. The many encounters and experiences have given me the opportunity to see cultures, people, working methods and systems from many different angles. I can't wait to discover more impressions and experiences in this incredibly diverse country."

Ariane Engelbrecht, Student
Emma Kubat, Student
Jaqueline Hacker, Student
Lea Stieglauer, Student

Curriculum

1. Semester

Betriebswirtschaft, Entrepreneurship und Internationales Management Grundlagen

Quantitative Methoden

Digital Transformation & Business Models

Foreign Language

Grundpraktikum Teil I

2. Semester

Grundpraktikum Teil II

Mikroökonomie

Buchführung, nationale und internationale Bilanzierung

HR Management & Organisation

Foreign Language

Cost Accounting and Cost Management

3. Semester

Marketing & Sales

Corporate Finance

Nationale und internationale Besteuerung

Global Supply Chain Management

Deutsches und internationales Wirtschaftsrecht

Foreign Language

Seminar Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

4. Semester

Foreign Language

International Strategic Management

International Business Diplomacy and Crosscultural Management

Computerbasierte Statistik

Major Modules I + II

5. Semester

Theoretical Semester Abroad

Current Issues in Economics

International Project

Five Electives

Projekt „Soziales Engagement“

6. Semester

Internship Semester Abroad

7. Semester

Major Module III

International Business Simulation

Internationales Vertiefungsseminar

Bachelor‘s Thesis

Quick Info

The International Management program starts in the winter term. Application via Hochschulstart (DOSV) is not necessary.
Registration for the study program starts on May 2 for the winter semester. Online application is possible via the Primuss applicant portal of THI.

Find more details about the application process at THI here.

Applicants must be fluent in Germand and English (at least level B2): More information on Proof of language skills.

Here you will find specific information about the application process and for admission to the undergraduate degree programme International Management.

Admission requirements for international students:

Anyone with an international university degree/higher education qualification wanting to study at a university in Germany needs a so-called Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB), or higher education entrance qualification. This lets applicants show that their educational background or professional qualification allows them to study in Germany, i.e. they have the necessary higher education entrance qualification to register for a course.

The recognition of the qualification is linked to certain requirements. If the certificate of education is recognised as a higher education entrance qualification in Germany, the international student may apply for all courses (general qualification) or for certain courses (subject-specific qualification). Two to three semesters of study in the home country may be recognised as a higher education entrance qualification in Germany, depending on the country of origin. Source: German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD, May 2020.

The following link provides information for university applicants from abroad about the application process at the THI.

Dubious Application Agencies

Currently, THI is receiving an increasing amount of information regarding fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI. Therefore, it is important for you to know the following:

THI does not work with agencies. Please apply directly to THI via the Primuss application portal.
THI never asks for money via agencies for application purposes.
THI only sends emails from @thi.de.
THI never asks for money before you receive your admission letter. If you need a VPD from uni-assist, you will have to pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist only checks certain documents and does not grant admission to THI.
The application process is conducted in the THI Primuss portal. Only there will you be able to access your application progress.

The International Management programme gives an attractive international orientation for students because they are expected to study in two world market regions (e.g. Europe and Asia). A compulsory theoretical semester abroad at a partner university and a 20-week practical semester abroad must be completed at an international company are integral part of the programme. It is advised to follow the study plan. The students are supported by the THI International Office and Career Service.

A special opportunity is the Double Degree. You study for at least one year at one of our partner universities in Scotland, Australia, Mexico or Canada. After successfully completing your studies, you receive a double degree. For more information regarding the double degree contact our International Office.

After graduation, our students get job offers such:

Global Supply Chain Manager
Product Manager
International Controller
Financial Controller
Foreign Sales Representative
Sales Manager (international)
International Marketing Manager
Business Development Director
Import/Export Agent
International Trade and Customs Manager
International Foreign Policy Advisor
Foreign Currency Investment Advisor
Junior Consultant
International Management Consultant
Multinational Manager
International Trainee

The dual studies programme enables a combination of practical training elements in a company with the theoretical education provided by the university. There is a choice of either the joint model (academic study + vocational training) or the degree course with vocational experience (academic study + intense practical phases). There is an obvious advantage to students here: practically oriented academic study generally enables a particularly smooth transition from university to the world of work. What is more, the student usually receives financial remuneration from the company concerned.

In the joint model, students may start working at the company several months before the start of the first semester, depending on the company concerned. At the start of the course there is an alternation between theory (during the semester) and practical experience (between semesters and during the practical semesters). In order to embark on a dual studies programme, students have to apply to both a company and to THI (be sure to take note of company application deadlines!). See here for details of partner companies.

More info on our dual studies-pages, or check dual cooperation partner companies. Even if no partner company is currently active in this degree programme, you are welcome to contact us.

FAQs

The Bachelor's degree course in International Management offers a comprehensive business education with a strong international focus. In addition to business subjects, the course also includes learning a foreign language (Chinese, French or Spanish), a one-semester study abroad program and a one-semester internship abroad.

While Global Economics and Business Management (GBM) focuses on economic issues in the global economy and general management skills, International Management (IG) focuses on business management issues in an international context. This results in different job profiles. IG students choose a business management specialization and can choose from eight different business management specializations. GBM students choose two specializations (one at THI and one during their studies abroad).

The choice of foreign language (Chinese, French or Spanish) is made during the so-called introductory week (the first week of October).

No previous knowledge is required for Chinese and Spanish. For French, language skills at level A1 are required.

You can find information on dual studies in International Management in the module handbook on the right-hand side of this page: Module handbook German (p. 9).

You can find a list of THI Business School's dual partners at the following link: https://www.thi.de/thi-business-school/duales-studium/dualpartner-der-thi-business-school/

You can also activate a company partner on your own initiative. Our Leitfaden zur Unternehmenssuche can help you with this: https://www.thi.de/fileadmin/daten/careerservice/dualesstudium/20200707_Leitfaden_zur_Unternehmenspartnersuche.pdf

The so called „Grundpraktikum“ is part of the studies and together with the advanced practical semester it combines the theoretical part of the studies with work experience. The content and the objectives of the “Grundpraktikum” can be found in the module handbook. It has a duration of 8 weeks and it can only be completed during the semester break.

The 8 weeks of the „Grundpraktikum“ can be completed at the end of the second semester or splitted into two parts of 4 weeks after the first semester and 4 weeks after the second semester. It has to be completed at the latest until the beginning of the fourth semester.

Students who have already completed an internship that fulfills the requirements before starting their studies may apply for the recognition of their internship as “Grundpraktikum” via our PRIMUSS students’ Portal.
In case of any questions about the recognition (process) please send an e-mail to praktikum@thi.de.

Yes, in general it is possible. Please contact the program director at the beginning of your studies to check if it is possible in your case.

Yes, in general it is possible. Please apply for the recognition of your vocational training via our PRIMUSS student’s portal. All the applications will be checked individually. Please visit:
www.thi.de/service/studienangelegenheiten/studierenden-portal-primuss/

A little more than half of the courses are offered in English.

No, unfortunately that is not possible because some courses are offered only in German and other courses are offered only in English.

Yes, pupils with very good grades have the possibility to start with the so called “Schülerstudium”. Find more information about the Schülerstudium here.

Contact options for prospective students

Apply online

Degree program director

Degree program director International Management
Prof. Dr. Mandy Habermann
Phone: +49 841 9348-3320
Room: F224
E-Mail: Mandy.Habermann@thi.de

More contact options

Project Manager
Nicole Kimmich, Dipl.-Reg.-Wiss.
Phone: +49 841 9348-1918
Room: A236
E-Mail: Nicole.Kimmich@thi.de

Internship Manager; Head of International Academic Relations for the Business School; Head of International Academic Relations for THI
Prof. Dr. Peter Augsdörfer
Phone: +49 841 9348-2070
Room: F210
E-Mail: peter.augsdorfer@thi.de

Study Ambassador International Management
Sarah Samantha Rahimie

Study Ambassador International Management
Philip Becker

Study Ambassador International Management
Sophia Beger

Module Handbook

Module handbook (PDF) (German)

Module handbook (PDF) (English)Read more about the module handbook.

Study and Examination Regulations

Study and examination regulations (SPO) (only available in German) deal with judicial matters concerning your study course. You find all SPOs on the website of the legal department.