Bachelors

International Business Management

HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law)

Berlin, Germany

Program Overview

International Business Management is a Business Administration study programme with a strong international and intercultural focus. It combines theory and practice by providing broad business administration skills. The language of tuition is English. Furthermore, international students learn German as second foreign language as part of their studies. The study programme is divided into two parts: From the first to the third semester, students learn the fundamentals of the following disciplines: Business Administration; Economics; Business Law; Social Sciences; Quantitative Methods and Information Technology; Management Skills; second foreign language In the main part of the study programme (semester four to eight), students can choose out of the following specialisations: Marketing and/or Finance and Accounting and/or Human Resource Management & Organisational Design / Global Supply Chain & Operations Management Within the core area, students deepen their knowledge, especially in the field of Business Administration. Furthermore, students participate in management issues courses, enhance their skills in the second foreign language, and receive intercultural competencies.

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Financials

Tuition FeesNone
Living Expenses11904 euros (living expense) plus semester contribution
Note: This programme appears tuition-free, but students should still budget for the semester contribution and living expenses.
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Intakes and Duration

Intake Season

Winter (October); Summer (April)

Duration

8 semesters

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Career Outcomes

Management ConsultantBusiness AnalystOperations ManagerProject ManagerStrategy ConsultantOperations ManagerSupply Chain AnalystLogistics Manager

You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.

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Salary Outlook

Typical range

€60,000 – €100,000 per year

Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.

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Language & Exams

Teaching Language

English

Excellent English language proficiency, equivalent to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: TOEFL: IBT min. 72 points, PBT 543 points IELTS: min. 5.5 points TOEIC: min. 785 points CPE: all levels CAE: all levels FCE: min. level C BEC Higher: level C 1 Applicants must fulfil the above requirements or all tests submitted must have a score equivalent to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The following are accepted as equivalents: "Englisch-Leistungskurs" before graduation (with a minimum average of 2.0 (= 10 points German grade)) Minimum of one-year stay at an English-speaking school, university, or another institution with English as the language of tuition. Basic skills in German required, minimum level A2 of the CEFR. International applicants (whose mother tongue is not German) must choose German as their second language. For applicants with a German school leaving certificate or German native speakers: basic knowledge of an additional language (French or Spanish) All tests are accepted which correspond to at least level A2 of the CEFR. The following are accepted as equivalents: School subject French (taught for a minimum of four years before graduation) School subject Spanish (taught for a minimum of four years before graduation) "Leistungskurs" (before graduation) in French or Spanish Minimum of one-year stay at a French or Spanish school, university, or another institution with French or Spanish as the language of tuition

IELTS required (IELTS 5.5 overall)Language certification required
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Requirements

Academic Admission

University entrance qualification equivalent to the German school-leaving certificate, or similar CV (approx. one page) Letter of motivation in English (max. 300 words)

APS Certificate

An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.

IELTS Score

IELTS 5.5 overall

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.

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