International Business & Economics

Subjects: Business;Economics

B.A. | Bachelor of Arts

Course description

In the International Business and Economics program, you will spend five semesters studying business administration and economics in Thuringia, all in English. A standout feature of this system-accredited degree is the guaranteed semester abroad at one of our 70+ partner universities across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, or Australia. You can also choose to spend additional semesters abroad. While abroad, you can attend lectures in English or the local language. The program is primarily in English, but some modules can be taken in German. You have the flexibility to tailor your studies, with 110 of the 180 ECTS credits coming from elective courses. These electives often involve working in small groups on practical case studies. Graduates of this competitive program have excellent career prospects, particularly in export-oriented and international companies. Alternatively, you can pursue a master's degree in International Business and Economics, also taught in English and including another semester abroad. Notably, over 80 percent of recent master's students have been international. Outstanding master's graduates may even pursue a cooperative doctorate with our international partner universities. This program offers a unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience, preparing you for a successful career in the global business arena.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

In addition, applicants whose native language is not English must prove a ToEFL with at least 86 points (internet based) or an IELTS with at least 6.5 points.

Qualification Requirements

You can start the Bachelor's programme "International Business and Economics" with a general higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife), a subject-linked higher education entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife) or a higher education entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife). In addition, applicants whose native language is not English must prove a ToEFL with at least 86 points (internet based) or an IELTS with at least 6.5 points. Normally the admission of non-eu citizens is difficult and usually involves attending the Studienkolleg in Germany. Our faculty established a simplified admission process: You will be provisionally admitted to the study program if you have a university entrance qualification from your country. If you earn 30 credit points in the first two semesters (which is half of the credit points you should normally earn), you will be admitted definitively. In addition, applicants whose native language is not English must prove a ToEFL with at least 86 points (internet based) or an IELTS with at least 6.5 points. Applicants with a degree obtained in China, India or Vietnam must provide an APS certificate.

Document Requirements

In any case, these are all the documents you need to provide when applying at Schmalkalden University for a full degree: Informal cover letter Completed application form IELTS or TOEFL certificate officially notarized photocopy of the higher education entrance qualification (e.g. school leaving certificate) and translation in German or English Copy of birth certificate or identity card passport photo for student ID card if applicable, certificate of exmatriculation (if studying at a previous university)