International Management, Bachelor of Arts

Requirements and Target Group

The part-time Bachelor's degree programme in International Management is aimed at individuals who aspire to a career in internationally oriented companies or who have already gained initial professional experience and wish to specifically qualify for activities in global markets. The target group includes both career starters with university entrance qualifications and young professionals who want to expand their business and intercultural knowledge alongside their job. The programme is particularly suitable for those interested in business, services, trade or administration who wish to take on leadership roles or management responsibilities in an international environment.

What are the admission requirements?

For admission, you need university entrance qualifications, for example:

• General university entrance qualification (Abitur)
• Subject-specific university entrance qualification or advanced technical college entrance qualification
• Master craftsman certificate or an equivalent professional further training qualification
• Completed vocational training of at least two years plus at least three years of professional experience and a successfully passed university entrance examination

For applicants without Abitur, Hochschule Fresenius decides on the eligibility to study after reviewing the documents in accordance with the regulations of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

You should have an interest in economic contexts and international topics. High self-motivation and the ability to learn independently are important, as the programme is completed alongside work. Strong communication skills and enjoyment of intercultural exchange are advantageous. English language skills are required because study content is partly delivered in English and the working environment is internationally oriented. Organisational skills and confident time management will make it easier for you to cope with work and studies simultaneously.

Study Content in Detail

In the part-time Bachelor's degree programme International Management at Hochschule Fresenius, you receive comprehensive training in all key areas of international business. The curriculum combines business administration and economics fundamentals with specialised skills for global business processes. Topics include, among others:

• Business Administration and Economics
• Accounting, Cost Accounting, International Financial Accounting
• Communication, Presentation, Business Negotiation and International Contract Design
• Marketing, Market Research and Value Creation Management
• Commercial, Company and Labour Law as well as International Contract and Trade Law
• Strategic and International Management, Organisation and Human Resource Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Corporate Management
• Statistics, Academic Working and Economic Explanation Models
• Practice-oriented Projects, for example Business Consulting and Start-up Projects
• Development of Intercultural Competences and Professionalisation

During your studies, you choose individual specialisations such as Marketing Management, Sales Management, Controlling or Holistic Value Creation Systems. By combining theoretical fundamentals and practical projects, you build analytical, communicative and strategic skills that are sought after in international companies.

How Does the Degree Programme Work?

The programme is designed for seven semesters (3.5 years) and organised part-time. Each semester consists of several modules offered in the evenings, at weekends or in block phases – so you can combine your studies with your work. The courses take place in person at the chosen location, supplemented by selected digital learning phases and self-study.

• Scope: 180 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System)
• Typical learning formats: lectures, seminars, case studies, group work and projects
• Practical component: integrated practical projects and the opportunity to apply what you have learned directly in your job or within the scope of company and consulting projects
• Final phase: In the last semester, you write a bachelor’s thesis and go through the bachelor’s colloquium.

Examinations are modular and comprise written exams, oral exams, project work and presentations. The modular structure enables you to organise your studies flexibly and individually.

Career Opportunities & Professional Prospects

With a Bachelor's degree in International Management, you qualify for a wide range of positions in internationally operating companies, organisations and consultancies. Typical areas of deployment include:

• International Marketing and Sales
• Import/Export Management and Logistics
• Business Development and Project Management
• Finance and Controlling in Global Companies
• Human Resource Management in International Organisations
• Management Consulting with an International Focus
• Founding Consultancy and Start-up Management

Graduates work in industry, the service sector, trade and consulting firms. The degree also lays a solid foundation for advanced master's programmes, for example in International Management or specialised economic programmes.

At Which Locations Can You Study?

The part-time study programme International Management is offered at five locations of Hochschule Fresenius:

• Düsseldorf
• Hamburg
• Cologne
• Munich
• Wiesbaden

All locations feature modern learning environments with up-to-date technologies, libraries, advisory services and support for students. The locations are well accessible by public transport and enable close exchange with companies in the respective region.

What Does the Degree Programme Cost and How Can You Finance It?

The monthly tuition fees for the part-time Bachelor's degree programme International Management amount to 345 euros. Over seven semesters this results in a total amount of 12,420 euros. The fees include all teaching materials, examination fees and access to additional offers of Hochschule Fresenius such as language courses, start-up workshops or career events.

• Payment method: monthly, individual payment plans possible upon consultation
• Finance options: BAföG (for part-time courses depending on individual situation), study loans, e.g. from KfW Bank, educational funds, employer sponsorships and scholarships
• Advice: The university offers personal advice on financing options and supports the application for funding programmes.

Additional financial aids such as educational leave or tax deductibility of tuition fees are possible depending on individual situation and federal state. The university’s advisory service provides detailed information on this.