Incoming Students

A visiting Bachelor student can choose any available courses from the International Business and Management programme. However, most courses are taught in German and a level of B1 German is necessary to successfully participate. Students who have not achieved this level are also welcome, of course and for them we have put together a package of modules taught in English. The list below shows the most popular Bachelor seminars (all taught in English and worth 6 ECTS; subject to changes at short notice).

Winter Semester (September-February)

• International Management (course code: 4191)
• International Business and Trade 1 (course code: 3021)
• Sales Management 1 (course code: 3491)
• Logistics 1 (course code: 3261)
• Production Management (5 ECTS!, course code: 1122)

Summer Semester (March-August)

• Sales Management 2 (course code: 4291)
• International Business and Trade 2 (course code: 4011)
• Logistics 2 (course code: 4111)

The following courses open both in Winter and Summer Semester

• Business English (course code: 3451)
• International Economic Policy (course code: 5071)

We also have bilateral agreements in place with several of our partner universities which permit us to offer a double degree programme (please inquire at your home university for availability and requirements). Double degree students (BA IBM) need to follow the programme below.

• International Management (6 ECTS)
• 3 Specialisation Modules A (3 x 6 ECTS)
• 2 Specialisation Modules B (2 x 6 ECTS)
• 1 Economics Module (6 ECTS)
• Intercultural Competences (3 ECTS)
• Bachelor Thesis (13 ECTS)
• Colloquium (2 ECTS)

Detailed information including a complete list of modules and specifications can be downloaded here.

Visiting postgraduate students usually opt for the Master in "International Management". All available courses of the master programme can be chosen. For students who have not achieved at least a B1 level in German we offer a wide range of courses in English (all worth 6 ECTS):

Winter Semester (September-February)

• The Global Economy (course code: 2220)
• International Sales Management (course code: 2020)

Summer Semester (March-August)

• Production and Logistics Management (course code: 2030)
• International Finance (course code: 2230)

The following courses open both in Winter and Summer Semester

• Research Methods (course code: 1100)
• Leadership in an International Context (course code: 1200)
• Strategic Management (course code: 1120)
• Intercultural Skills (course code: 1110)

Further courses may be available occasionally.   More information can be found here.

Please note that visiting postgraduate student are NOT allowed to choose courses from the bachelor programmes.

We also have bilateral agreements in place with several of our partner universities which permit us to offer a double degree programme (please inquire at your home university for availability and requirements). Double degree students (Mater International Management) need to follow the programme below.

• 30 ECTS (one semester)
• Master's Thesis (25 ECTS)
• Colloquium (5 ECTS)

We feel that learning the German language is a vital component of a semester/year abroad as it facilitates integration into everyday life. For this purpose we offer German language courses at all levels (4 ECTS), which take place during the regular semester.

For students who already have a solid grasp of German, we offer the opportunity to expand their knowledge with the following specific purpose courses (B1 level or higher, 6 ECTS, course offer is subject to the participation of at least 5 students):

• Business German for Incomings – Introduction (winter semester)
• Business German for Incomings – Consolidation (summer semester)