Our dual study program
Our dual study program provides you with one thing: the best possible combination of theory and practice! This is achieved through the close interlinking of the theoretical phases on campus and the practical phases with your "dual partner" - a company that will accompany you throughout your time at our university. The program is divided into quarterly alternating theoretical and practical phases. During the theoretical phases, you will be on campus for three months, attending lectures and taking exams. You will then enter a three-month practical phase with your dual partner, during which you will work in different departments. During each of these phases you are encouraged to apply the knowledge and competences learned during the previous theoretical and practical phases to your current situation.
International Business at a glance
The International Business degree program enables students to gain basic knowledge in the fields of economics and business administration with a focus on relevant international aspects, as international competence is required in all functional areas of an organization. The program is unique in combining business skills with international issues and cultural knowledge. Language ability and country-specific knowledge are essential to achieve this.
During the course of their studies, students gain a solid understanding of business administration as well as special insights into the characteristics of international business and cultural studies. In the third year, students choose their electives, which are then analyzed from an international perspective. The special profile of the program is defined by the subjects International Business and Intercultural Management. In addition, lectures are held in English and students enroll for at least one other foreign language. International experience can be gained through practical semesters abroad as well as a semester at one of our numerous partner universities. The three-year program ends with the academic degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).
Due to the broad business education, graduates of the program are employed in various functions in an international environment. Whether working with international suppliers, managing foreign subsidiaries, or marketing and selling products and services at home and abroad, international expertise is in demand everywhere. You can look forward to challenging projects, qualified administrative tasks and early management responsibility.
Schedule
12Weeks of Theory
14Weeks of Practice
3Years of Studies
210ECTS Points
Bachelor of Arts
Core content
- Economics, Law
e.g. Accounting, Marketing, Management, Business Law - International Business
e.g. Marketing, Strategic Management, Production and Logistics - Intercultural Management
e.g. Cultural Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Negotiations, Country Profiles - International Electives:
Marketing, Sales, Finance and Controlling, Production and Logistics
The advantages of our program
- Enjoy the best possible combination of theory and practice
- Gain professional experience during your dual studies and find out which fields of work are most interesting to you
- You will be paid by your dual partner for the entire time of your studies
- Most students are hired by their dual partner after completing their studies
- Thanks to your dual qualifications, you have very good opportunities on the job market if you decide not to stay with your dual partner after graduation
Helpful interests and skills for the degree program
Students should have a high degree of resilience and analytical skills. In addition, they should be curious and tolerant of international differences in the way business transactions are viewed and be prepared to put their own positions into perspective.
Modules by semester
Note: The red text in the module list for the semesters below are links to the respective sections in the module handbook.
Fundamentals of Business Administration
Introduction to Business Administration
Marketing
Financial Accounting Technology
Principles of Financial Accounting
International Business and its Environment
Principles of International Business and its Environment
Principles of Intercultural Management
Principles of Intercultural Management
Foundations of Communication in Business
Fundamentals of Business Communication
Fundamentals of Economics and Microeconomics
Introduction to Economics and Fundamentals of Microeconomics
Fundamentals of Law, General Part of the German Civil Code (BGB) and Law of Obligations, General Part
Mathematics
Fundamentals of Academic Work
Presentation and Communication Skills
Cost and performance accounting
Investment and financing
Financial accounting technology
Advanced financial accounting
International Business and its Environment
Principles of International Business Models and Operations
Principles of Intercultural Management
International Organisational Behaviour
Foundations of Communication in Business
Communicating in Businesses
Foundations of Economics and Microeconomics
Advanced Microeconomics
Law of Obligations, Property Law and Fundamentals of Procedural Law
Statistics
Basics of Academic Writing
Presentation and Communication Skills
Accounting and the basics of analysing annual financial statements
Corporate Taxation
Principles of International Market Research
Operational Management in International Business
International Operations Management
Applied Intercultural Management
Leadership, Ethics and Sustainability
Applied Communication in Business
Negotiations
Fundamentals of Macroeconomics
Commercial and Corporate Law
Philosophy of Science and Methods of Empirical Research
Social Competencies for Students in this Field of Study
Human Resources, Organisation and Project Management
Human Resources
Organisation and Project Management
Applied International Market Research
Operational Management in International Business
International Financial Management
Applied Intercultural Management
Intercultural Management in Selected Operational Areas
Applied Communication in Business
Communication and Technology
Money and Currency
Employment Law, Principles of Insolvency Law
Philosophy of Science and Methods of Empirical Research
Social Competencies for Your Field of Study
Business Management
Integration Seminar on Industry Topics
Integration Seminar
Strategic Management in International Business
International Strategy Development and Implementation
Interdisciplinary Communication in Business
Interdisciplinary Business Communication
Specialisation Subject Ia and IIa- International Human Resource Management
Leadership and Core Processes
Specialisation Subject Ib and IIb - International Marketing & Sales
Principles of International Marketing & Sales Management
Major field of study elective Ic and IIc - International Managerial & Financial Accounting
International Managerial Accounting
Major field of study elective Id and IId - International Operations & Supply Chain Management
International Supply Chain Design
Major field of study elective Ie and IIe - International Digital Business Management
Principles
Major field of study elective If and IIf- Management of Complex Environments
Fundamentals of Complex Systems
Specialisation subject Ig and IIg- Managing Innovation
Fundamentals and Sources of Innovation
Specialisation subject Ih and IIh - Change Management
Fundamentals and Success Factors
Specialisation subject Ii and IIi- Commercialization Concept
Applied In-depth Market Research
Specialisation subject Ij and IIj - Information Systems and Knowledge Management
Foundations
Specialisation subject Ik and IIk - International Marketing
International Marketing Strategy
Specialisation subject Il and IIl - International Sales
International Sales Strategy and Organization
Introduction to Economic Policy and Foreign Trade
Function-specific company simulation
Case studies related to the field of study
Leadership
Integration seminar on industry topics
Integration seminar
Strategic Management in International Business
Corporate Governance and Case Studies of International Business Strategies
Interdisciplinary Communication in Business
Interdisciplinary Communication Project
Specialisation elective Ia and IIa- International Human Resource Management
Organizational and Support Processes
Specialisation elective Ib and IIb - International Marketing & Sales
Applied International Marketing & Sales Management
Major field of study elective Ic and IIc - International Managerial & Financial Accounting
International Financial Accounting
Major field of study elective Id and IId - International Operations & Supply Chain Management
International Supply Chain Management
Major field of study elective Ie and IIe - International Digital Business Management
Applications
Major field of study elective If and IIf- Management of Complex Environments
Applied Management of Complex Systems
Specialisation Elective Ig and IIg- Managing Innovation
Applied Innovation Management
Specialisation Elective Ih and IIh - Change Management
Advanced Concepts and Case Study
Specialisation Elective Ii and IIi- Commercialization Concept
Commercialization Concept Development
Specialisation Elective Ij and IIj - Information Systems and Knowledge Management
Applications
Specialisation subject Ik and IIk - International Marketing
Customer Behaviour, CRM, E-Commerce
Specialisation subject Il and IIl - International Sales
International Sales Negotiations and Controlling
Selected Topics in Economic Policy
Function-specific company simulation
Case studies related to the field of study
Module Handbook and Flyer
For further information,
please feel free to contact us.
Prof. Dr. Clive F. W. Flynn
- programme director
- clive.flynn@dhbw.de
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Telefon +49 7720 3906 - 588
- Building B, Room 104
Anne Laqua
- programme secretary
- anne.laqua@dhbw.de
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Telefon +49 7720 3906 - 415
- Building B, Room 206
