Bachelor's degree programme International Management (B.A.)
Facts and figures
Degree programme:
International Management
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Admission:
With admission restrictions (NC)
THWS location:
Würzburg, Campus Münzstraße
Faculty:
THWS Business School
Duration:
7 semesters standard time to degree
Study mode:
Full-time degree programme
Language:
English
Semester fees:
None (student services fee only (Studierendenwerksbeitrag); approx. EUR 150)
Start of studies:
Winter Semester
(1 October)
Application period:
Annually,
1 May
till
15 July
Contact
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Rainer Wehner
rainer.wehner@thws.de
Academic Advisory Service
studienberatung@thws.de
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Bachelor's degree programme International Management (B.A.)
Think globally – excel internationally: Take off with International Management at THWS!
Are you ready to dive into the world of global business and start your international career? The English-taught TWIN bachelor's degree programme International Management at THWS is the perfect combination of theory and practice essential to succeed in a globalised world. This programme teaches you how to think, act, and lead globally. Become part of a dynamic community that drives innovation and the world economy of tomorrow!
Double degree and TWIN certificate
The double degree programme offers you the possibility of obtaining two bachelor's degrees within the standard time to degree – one from THWS and one from an international partner university. This qualification gives you a leading edge on the international labour market and opens up career perspectives around the world.
The English-taught bachelor's degree programme International Management is designed as a TWIN programme. The bachelor's degree programme Betriebswirtschaft is the German-taught equivalent with comparable study contents. In order to obtain a TWIN certificate, you take courses from both degree programmes.
Reasons to study International Management at THWS
Studying at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt opens up doors to a world of innovation and challenges. We connect important theory with the required practice, fundamental research with applied knowledge, and regional expertise with global perspective. At THWS, you learn to gain new perspectives and contribute to a more sustainable and advanced future. During your studies you can attain to additional qualifications (e.g. trainer certificate (Ausbilderschein), language courses).
Advantages of the degree programme:
- Practice-oriented education through integrated internships and project work
- International orientation and a strong global network of partner universities
- Broad curriculum and variety of specialisations
- Possibility of completing a double degree with a partner university
- Possibility of obtaining a TWIN certificate for Betriebswirtschaft and International Management
- Active research activities promote academic progress and your development
Three good reasons
Practice-orientation: Immediately start your career thanks to practice-oriented teaching and the integrated internship
International competence: Open up career perspectives around the world through a programme meeting global challenges
Individual specialisations: Your career, your specialisation – choose specialisations that match your goals
Studieninhalt
See the globe from an economic perspective: The seven-semester bachelor's degree programme International Management is your personal compass in a world of opportunities! During studies you will develop the skills necessary for navigating business trends, analysing international markets, and successfully applying global business strategies. With practice-oriented projects and an international network, the programme optimally prepares you to start your career with a solid knowledge base.
Programme structure
Foundation phase (1st to 4th semester)
During the first three semesters, you will develop the basics of international management: accounting, HR, and finance. The fourth semester, or even the third and fourth semester, may be spent at one of our partner universities abroad.
Internship semester (5th semester)
The internship module takes place in the 5th semester. You spend the full-time internship in a company of your choice in Germany or abroad. The internship is designed to optimally prepare you for everyday working life. Our close network and partnerships with the regional and national industry and numerous renowned partner universities abroad open up countless internship options.
Final phase (6th to 7th semester)
During the 6th and 7th semester, the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills are deepened in two specialisations. In the 7th semester, students write their bachelor's thesis and participate in the bachelor's seminar. For your bachelor's thesis you choose a practice-oriented research question to work on. That way you can put your knowledge and abilities to the test. Upon graduation you will have built a solid knowledge base, and the practical experience and specialist knowledge required for a successful career.
Specialisations
In the bachelor's degree programme International Management, various specialisation modules are offered from which you choose two. This offers you the opportunity to choose an individual focus area and already embark on your future career path during your studies. From the 6th semester, you may choose from the following modules:
- Marketing and Sales Management
- Human Resource Management
- Finance & Accounting
- Entrepreneurship & Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
- Logistics
Students can also choose from our general elective modules (AWPM). These enable you to specialise further.
Double degree programme
The THWS Business School offers a double degree programme for the degree programme International Management. Thus, you have the opportunity of completing two bachelor's degrees within the standard time to degree. You may apply for the double degree programme during the first two semesters. If you are accepted, you spend two of your seven semesters at a partner university abroad (60 CP).
Upon successful graduation, you obtain a German bachelor's certificate from THWS and a second bachelor's certificate from the foreign partner university. This qualification gives you a leading edge on the international labour market and opens up more career chances around the world.
Practice-orientation
Studies at THWS are characterised by a high degree of practice-orientation and the internship semester. Depending on the chosen degree programme, the internship semester is scheduled for the 5th or 6th semester. The internship semester offers you the chance to complete an internship with a company of your choice and gain insights into the professional world. That way you can apply the theoretical and practical knowledge developed during your studies in the work environment you are most interested in.
Why are studies at THWS particularly practice-oriented?
- Exercise courses and practice projects
- Getting to know and applying new technologies
- Internship semester as an integral part of studies
- Professors with extensive experience in the industry and economy
- Cooperation with companies and industry partners, also internationally
- Possibility of completing your final thesis in cooperation with a company
International practice
By the way: You also have the opportunity to complete your internship semester abroad. That way, you do not only develop intercultural competence but also boost your language skills and your career perspectives on the international job market.
Career and perspectives
Succeed in international business! By completing the bachelor’s programme International Management you lay the cornerstone for a career holding major potential! Your career perspectives are diverse:
- Marketing and sales
- Sales manager with international focus
- Product manager for global markets
- Finance: International finance analyst, risk manager, compliance officer in multinational companies
- HR
- Consulting: Consultant with international focus
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Production management
- Tourism and hospitality
- IT and technology
- Non-profit and NGO
Gaining international experience
THWS places a strong focus on internationality. Our TWIN programmes, i.e. degree programmes identical in content that are offered in German and English, are unique throughout Germany. We thus promote your international and intercultural experiences and optimally prepare you for a globalised job market. THWS strongly supports international student exchange programmes and internships abroad, Our University has over 200 partner universities around the world.
Why are studies at THWS particularly international?
- Studying & internships abroad
- More than 200 partner universities in Europe and around the world
- International projects & field trips abroad
- Visiting lectures together with exchange students & held by guest lecturers
- Support by THWS & financial support
- TWIN programme unique in Germany
5 reasons for going abroad as a student
- Improving language knowledge and intercultural competence
- Getting to know new teaching and studying methods
- Establishing an international network
- Enhancing your independence and flexibility
- Increasing of career perspectives on the global working market
Is International Management the right degree programme for you?
If you are interested in global markets, passionate about intercultural relations, and keen on understanding and shaping international business processes, our International Management programme is the perfect fit! The degree programme enables you to effectively act in a connected world economy by not only conveying knowledge in business administration but also intercultural competences. This degree programme is ideal for students who want to take on leadership positions that require flexibility, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Admission requirements
Requirement for admission to the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt is a valid general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife), an advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife), a general/subject-specific entrance qualification for qualified professionals, or a comparable qualification from abroad (HZB, university entrance qualification).
Please also see the language entrance requirements.
The degree programme International Management is subject to admission restrictions (NC).
Your interests and abilities
- Strong analytical skills: You are able to analyse complex business scenarios and make well-informed decisions.
- Interest in global markets: You are enthusiastic about understanding different international business environments and market dynamics.
- Teamwork: You are prepared to work effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.
- Strategic thinking: You are able to plan in the long term and create strategic solutions to global problems.
- Adaptability and flexibility: You are willing to adapt to changing global business trends and environments.
Application
Apply from 1 May to 15 July via our application portal to start your studies in the upcoming winter semester.
For some degree programmes, the deadline of the application period may be extended. This information will be made known at short notice.
You have already completed study achievements and thus want to apply for a higher semester? Contact our Department of Student Affairs.
Do you have unanswered questions?
You can contact the programme advisor, i.e. a professor of the field of study you are interested in and can ask them your questions.
During the THWS Taster Sessions, you can attend a variety of lectures in the degree programme of your choice and get valuable first impressions of life on campus.
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