International Business Studies
General Program Information
The Bachelor’s degree in International Business Studies (BSc) is a perfect start into a professional career in international business. The three-year program provides you with all essential knowledge for understanding and analyzing the international business environment. The distinct international perspective of the program reflects the growing importance of multinational operations and emphasizes the comparative study of business strategies and policies. The program consists of core and elective modules in a variety of fields, with all courses conducted in English. The international perspective is complemented by a mandatory semester abroad that is integrated into the curriculum.
For further information, please visit the degree programs website.
Current information
- Are you interested in a Bachelor’s degree program at FAU WiSo? At the Digital BachelorDay on July 01, 2025 you can find out more about the Bachelor’s programs at FAU WiSo.
- Applications for the winter semester 2025/2026 can be submitted from May 2 to July 15, 2025 via campo.
- Information about the application is provided here.
- StudOn group IBS: https://www.studon.fau.de/grp3285104_join.html
More precise information will be provided as soon as possible.
Competencies
The program provides a sound understanding of the basic principles of business, accounting, economics, statistics and quantitative analysis. It enables students to understand and analyze specific problems related to international business and multinational operations. This includes the ability to generate a quantitative assessment using the appropriate statistical and econometric methods as well as fluency in a non-native language. The compulsory stay abroad as well as seminars provide students with important intercultural competencies that are necessary for a successful career in international business.
Career opportunities
The curriculum provides graduates with entry into numerous fields of activity in business, for example, in large, international corporations and also in medium-sized businesses, which are increasingly seeking to recruit graduates with intercultural competence and international experience. Potential employers encompass private corporations, the public sector, but also supranational institutions and non-profit organizations. The program prepares graduates for the possibility of interesting employment in a variety of industries.
Target group
The program is designed for high-school graduates interested in business with an international perspective who are looking for a solid foundation for a professional career in business, government, or international agencies. The program also prepares students to pursue graduate studies in business, economics, or public administration. In order to apply, you need a higher education entrance qualification. This is typically a qualified secondary school diploma, though sufficient professional qualification may serve as a substitute depending on approval by the university. The degree program is taught in English throughout. Therefore, good knowledge of the English language is an essential prerequisite to successfully complete the degree program.
Study advisors
Susanne Heinrich, Dipl.-Sozw.
Halbmondstr. 6-8
91054 Erlangen
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-24826
- Email: zsb-rewi@fau.de
- Website: http://www.zsb.fau.de
Dr. Bianca Distler
Halbmondstraße 6-8
91054 Erlangen
- Mobile phone: +491746052471
- Email: verbundstudium@fau.de
- Website: https://www.fau.eu/education/advice-and-services/student-advice/#rw
Subject advisors
for all students who began their studies in 2019/20 or earlier
for all students beginning their studies in 2020/21 and later
Nikhila Raghavan
School of Business, Economics and Society
Chair of Business Administration (International Management) (Prof. Dr. Holtbrügge)
- Phone number: 0911530296416
- Email: wiso-ba-ibs@fau.de