Bachelor (BA) Business Administration

• Degree Programme: B.A. 180 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
• Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
• Recognition: Your degree is internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
• Study Duration: 36 months

The Bachelor's of Business Administration is taught in Germany in English at IU International University of Applied Sciences. It offers an extensive, well-structured curriculum that will equip you with crucial business skills. This broad-based, rigorous programme will:

• Equip you with comprehensive knowledge of business theory and practice
• Prepare you for a successful career in the dynamic field of business
• Develop in you key skills such as strategic thinking, effective communication, and ethical leadership

Semester 1

1. Academic Integrity and Writing for Business, 5 credits
2. Business 101, 5 credits
3. Managerial Economics, 5 credits
4. Introduction to Academic Work, 5 credits
5. Principles of Management, 5 credits
6. Global Corporations and Globalization, 5 credits

Semester 2

1. Business Mathematics, 5 credits
2. Organizational Behavior, 5 credits
3. Management Accounting, 5 credits
4. Supply Chain Management I, 5 credits
5. International Marketing, 5 credits
6. Statistics, 5 credits

Semester 3

1. Corporate Finance and Investment, 5 credits
2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 5 credits
3. International HR Management, 5 credits
4. Service Operations Management, 5 credits
5. Collaborative Work, 5 credits
6. Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making, 5 credits

Semester 4

1. Digital Business Models, 5 credits
2. Sustainability, 5 credits
3. International Accounting, 5 credits
4. Research Methods, 5 credits
5. Corporate Governance and Strategy, 5 credits
6. Leadership 4.0, 5 credits

Semester 5

1. International Brand Management, 5 credits
2. Seminar: Current Issues in International Management, 5 credits
3. Supply Chain Management II, 5 credits
4. Project: Agile Project Management, 5 credits
5. Electives A, 10 credits

Semester 6

1. Electives B, 10 credits
2. Electives C, 10 credits
3. Bachelor Thesis, 10 credits

Elective A

1. Managing People and Fundamentals of Business Psychology, 10 credits
2. Applied Sales, 10 credits
3. Online and Social Media Marketing, 10 credits
4. Business Intelligence, 10 credits
5. FinTech, 10 credits
6. Derivatives and Risk Management, 10 credits
7. International Finance, 10 credits
8. Agile Management and Global Sourcing, 10 credits
9. Personnel Psychology and Corporate Communication, 10 credits
10. Intrapreneurship, 10 credits

Elective B

1. Smart Factory, 10 credits
2. Introduction to Data Science and Programming with Python, 10 credits
3. IT Service Management, 10 credits
4. Fundamentals of Operations Research, 10 credits
5. Salesforce Platform Management, 10 credits
6. Salesforce Platform Development, 10 credits

Elective C

1. Managing People and Fundamentals of Business Psychology, 10 credits
2. Applied Sales, 10 credits
3. Salesforce Platform Management, 10 credits
4. Salesforce Platform Development, 10 credits
5. Business Intelligence, 10 credits
6. Online and Social Media Marketing, 10 credits
7. Fundamentals of Operations Research, 10 credits
8. Smart Factory, 10 credits
9. Introduction to Data Science and Programming with Python, 10 credits
10. IT Service Management, 10 credits
11. Foreign Language, 10 credits
12. Accounting and Financing, 10 credits
13. Agile Management and Global Sourcing, 10 credits
14. Personnel Psychology and Corporate Communication, 10 credits
15. Intrapreneurship, 10 credits
16. Studium Generale, 10 credits
17. Internship, 10 credits
18. Microsoft ERP – Dynamics 365 Business Central – Functional Consultant, 10 credits
19. SAP – SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration – Application Associate, 10 credits
20. Mastering Prompts, 10 credits
21. Career Development, 10 credits
22. AWS Cloud Specialization, 10 credits

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring.

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students.

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams.

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time.

Business Analyst

A Business Analyst bridges the gap between IT and business, applying business acumen to identify, analyse and implement business solutions. You will work with stakeholders and act as a key communicator to ensure that all business requirements are fulfilled technologically.

Marketing Manager

As a Marketing Manager, you will plan, develop, and execute effective marketing strategies to achieve business objectives. You will be responsible for market research, advertising, public relations, and ensuring all marketing operations align with the company's goals.

Supply Chain Manager

As a Supply Chain Manager, your responsibility will be to oversee all aspects of the supply chain process, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Your role will be vital in ensuring the smooth running of these operations, driving efficiency, and improving the company's bottom line.

General admission requirements

• Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
• A subject-related higher education entrance qualification. Depending on your qualifications, you might have to meet additional requirements, such as successfully passing a university entrance examination or one of the following programmes to make sure you are ready to study with us:
• Bachelor Entrance Examination

Admission Interview

Once your application and documents are submitted, you will be invited to a 15-minute online interview conducted by our admission team. During the interview we will discuss your academic background, reasons for pursuing further study, and career objectives. 

English language skills

• IELTS (at least 6.0 points)
• TOEFL IBT (at least 80 points)
• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 169)
• Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.