International Business Administration, Focus on Finance

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
 
StudyQA ranking:5125 Duration:7 semestrs

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The Bachelor's programme International Business Administration, Focus on Finance offers a complete business education that enables you to understand how the economy and commercial and public organisations work, with a particular emphasis on the global financial system. The programme provides theoretical and practical knowledge in core business areas such as marketing, human resource management, law, and especially finance and accounting. It provides an understanding of how these business areas relate to each other.

As you participate in business projects and an internship and develop your management and communication skills, you will be enhancing your personal profile. During the programme, you will learn how to apply key business principles to the daily management routine - either at your job in a company or in your own business.

The organisational framework ensures programme quality while allowing students to take the initiative and develop their own professional profile. Although online learning platforms are part of the educational concept, intensive studies on campus remain the main pillar of the programme. The programme combines theory and practice and prepares students for top management tasks in the dynamic, fast-paced, and promising finance sector.

Educational organisation

The Bachelor's programme consists of six to seven semesters and is organised as follows:

  • Two terms, each consisting of 14 weeks, with a subsequent examination period of three weeks and a semester break of five weeks
  • Company and study project during the semester in the second year of study
  • Bachelor's thesis in the third year of study (duration eight weeks)
  • At least eight weeks of internship (in Germany or abroad) in the third year of study

The combination of classroom instruction, supervised work groups, and self-study is intended to make students more proactive and independent. Group projects with different topics, durations, and compositions enhance teamwork and conflict management skills.

The programme covers the following topics:
  • International Business Administration
  • Introduction to Management:
  • Introduction to Economics
  • International Economics and Business
  • Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
  • Marketing
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Internal Accounting
  • Law

Finance:
  • International Finance Management
  • Investment and Finance
  • Risk Management
  • Behavioural Economics and Finance
  • Taxation

Profile & Practice:
  • Business Game
  • Business Plan
  • Study Project
  • Company Project
  • Internship
  • Bachelor Thesis

Intercultural Skills and Methods:
  • Personal Development
  • Social Competencies
  • Foreign Language (Spanish or German)
  • Academic Writing
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • Information Systems
  • Statistics
  • Research Methods
  • Bachelor Colloquium

Study abroad unit(s)

Students have the opportunity to spend one semester studying abroad, in addition to completing an international internship. They may choose from a wide range of partner universities in Europe, USA, Central America, and Asia.

Internships

In total, the three-year programme includes 11 weeks of integrated practical projects (an eight-week work placement in a company in Germany or abroad and three weeks of project work) and a final thesis, which corresponds to eight weeks of coursework.

Forms of assessment

Forms of assessment vary according to each course:
  • Written exams
  • Oral exams
  • Presentations
  • Position paper
  • Business plan
  • Project report
  • Seminar paper
  • Thesis

Course objectives

The Bachelor's programme International Business Administration, Focus on Finance (BA) provides fundamental knowledge about the economy and management while focussing on theoretical and practical aspects of the financial and banking sectors. This degree prepares graduates for the business and management challenges of the 21st century. Graduates will understand the full breadth and depth of economic, financial, and business activities. They will also understand relations in an international context and will be prepared to work in a number of departments in different sectors such as:
  • General management
  • Financial management
  • Financial accounting
  • Taxation and auditing
  • Human resources management
  • Marketing and sales
  • Consulting

Graduates will also have the option to pursue an international career and find employment in the financial sector or in the finance department of a company from another sector. Possible employers are multinational companies, SMEs, start-ups, and governmental as well as non-profit organisations.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency. For instance: TOEFL (87 ibt), IELTS (Academic, minimum score of 6.5), TOEIC (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150), CAE (Grade A, B or C), CPE (Grade A, B or C) or Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A, 59 points).

Native speakers, applicants who originate from a country in which English is the official language, or applicants with a school leaving certificate/ university degree from an English-speaking country or a school leaving certificate with English as the language of instruction (e.g. an IB certificate) can be exempted upon request.

Academic requirements

Applicants must have either a German Abitur, Fachabitur, an International Baccalaureate Diploma, or a corresponding qualification of eligibility as an entrance qualification for university.

Enrolment fees

There are no enrolment or examination fees.

Costs of living

Approx. 700 EUR per month for personal expenses

Job opportunities

No restrictions are made by SRH. Students may seek job opportunities.

Arrival support

Service and support will be provided by the International Office and the Visa Service. Please do not hesitate to contact us for individual support.
For more information, please see:
http://www.srh-hochschule-berlin.de/en/international-focus/international-office/
and
http://www.srh-hochschule-berlin.de/en/international-focus/visa-service/

Services and support for international students

Service and support will be provided by the International Office and the Visa Service. Please do not hesitate to contact us for individual support.
For more information, please see:
http://www.srh-hochschule-berlin.de/en/international-focus/international-office/
and
http://www.srh-hochschule-berlin.de/en/international-focus/visa-service/

Accommodation

Service and support will be provided by the International Office and the Visa Service. Please do not hesitate to contact us for individual support.
For more information, please see:
http://www.srh-hochschule-berlin.de/en/international-focus/international-office/
and
http://www.srh-hochschule-berlin.de/en/international-focus/visa-service/
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