BSc International Business Management

With this global and career-oriented business degree you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in Germany and abroad to shape your future in international business management.
Dive into the fascinating world of international business and enjoy a unique experience amongst students from over 40 countries at GISMA Business School at our Berlin-Potsdam campus. From international business law to strategic management and intercultural communication, you’ll learn everything you need to build a successful business career. You’ll also have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad – choose from a selection of highly international cities such as London, Shanghai, and Singapore. You can combine this with an internship or business project with global companies such as Amazon or Alibaba so that you’ll be ready to kick-start your career as soon as you graduate.

Accreditations and rankings
GISMA Business School also has a long history of working with partner universities in Europe and has successfully delivered partner programmes accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and EPAS.

Who is the programme for?
The programme is perfect for those who are interested in developing an international career in the business world. This degree is for those who want the tools for success in any international organisation, from small innovative start-ups to large well-established corporations. 

What will you learn?
This programme covers a broad range of topics from all areas of international business management. You’ll acquire a range of competencies; intercultural, digital, and general business competencies. This includes global supply chain management, international marketing, ethics, leadership, and finance. Combining lectures with international experience and practical work projects with leading companies such as Amazon, this programme will equip you with the skills and networks you need to build an international business career.

How will you study? 

GISMA Business School supports flexible and individual learning by applying a systematic hybrid learning scheme. 
You will spend part of your lectures in class at our Berlin-Potsdam campus. These face-to-face phases are complemented by e-learning sessions. You will work on cases, reflect on readings, take part in online discussions, and participate in group exercises and projects. This variety of learning methods is part of our unique teaching strategy, which includes student-centred pedagogy, project-based learning, collaborative learning, and personalised coaching. 

International Business
• Introduction to Globalisation
• Comparative Country Studies and Political Risk
Assessment
• Management of Large Established International
Organizations
• International Business Law
• Global Supply Chain Management
• International Marketing
• Leadership in a Digitalised and Globalised World
General business competencies
• Marketing
• Financial and Cost Accounting
• HR Management
• Financial Reporting
• Strategic Management
• Finance and Investment
• Circular Economy and Sustainabilty
Digital competencies
• Digital Transformation and Cases
• Economics and Digital Economics
• Innovation Management in a Digital and Globalised
World
Action and intercultural competencies
• Foreign Language I
• Intercultural Skills and Ethics
• Creative Problem Solving and Strategy Development
• Internship
Study Abroad, Internship or Career Development Semester
Scientific and Methods Competencies
• Business Mathematics and Statistics
• Academic Writing and Research Methods
• Bachelor Thesis 

Entry requirements

• General university entrance qualification 
• English proficiency: B2 (IELTS 5.5) or equivalent
• Non-standard entry: non-standard applicants are welcome to apply.  Enquire for more details

25%  early bird offer*
*For applications submitted at least 8 weeks before orientation date.