Business and Intercultural Management

The programme is divided into four subjects:
1. Business Administration (incl. Law)
Nine modules (51 ECTS)

2. Language and Communication
Four modules (26 ECTS)

3. Media and Communication
Two modules (13 ECTS)

4. Placement, Thesis, Disputation
(30 ECTS)

Educational organisation

Lectures in Semester one:
Introduction to Business Administration, Internal and External Auditing, Leadership and Organisation, Human Resources Management, Business Communication in German Language, Marketing, Introduction to Media Economics

Lectures in Semester two:
Finance and Investment, Planning, Controlling, National Law, Professional Communication and intercultural Marketing Communication, Theories of Communication

Lectures in Semester three:
Project Management, Quality Management, Service Management, Entrepreneurship, International Management, Intercultural Management, International Contract and Commercial Law, Communication Management, Cross Media and Content Management, Scientific Working, Rhetoric, Presentation

Semester four:
Placement, Thesis, Disputation

Study abroad unit(s)

None

Internships

An internship of 10 weeks is to be completed during semester four. Programme advisers will assist students with finding an appropriate internship.

Forms of assessment

Assessments are held in written and oral forms. In some lectures the students have to write assignments.
Courses between 5 and 7 ECTS
Thesis (17 ECTS), disputation (3 ECTS)

Course objectives

The programme fulfils the needs of the global economy by providing prospective managers with an intercultural orientation for practical business use. The course focuses on building competences for problem solving, reflection, analytical thinking, and intercultural skills in the German language.
Students from European and non-European countries are equipped with the knowledge and capabilities to adopt leadership tasks in international companies or institutions, interacting between German and foreign markets. The programme gives students a thorough insight into understanding intercultural communication problems and improves international cooperation by developing competences in intercultural management skills and human resources management.
By participating in the programme, the students acquire comprehensive key skills to advance their social, intercultural and professional development.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their German skills: DSH level 2, written part 140 points, oral part 60 points, or TestDaF level TDN 4 or level B2.2.

Required DSH / TestDaF

Yes

Academic requirements

A Bachelor's degree or comparable degree from a university or university of applied sciences within the scope of the Framework Act for Higher Education (Hochschulrahmengesetz) is required. The aforementioned degree must carry the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits and/or a standard period of study of at least three years. Applicants must provide proof of their German skills.

Enrolment fees

130 EUR per semester. Fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Rhein-Main metropolitan area.

Job opportunities

Depending on visa restrictions

Arrival support

• Pick up service from the airport
• Intercultural introduction week for international students

An orientation programme for students of the programme is held prior to the start of the
academic term. During the orientation sessions, students will be provided with detailed practical information on studying and student life at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to meet key members of staff. There will also be social events that will enable students to meet other students.

Services and support for international students

The International Office of Fresenius University of Applied Sciences applies for and supervises international promotional programmes. Furthermore, it informs and advises students and trainees about various possibilities for assistance and cultivates international contacts at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. The International Office offers one point of contact for all questions concerning international matters in all training programmes, study programmes and faculties for each site of Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. It provides an important link between various programmes and the students as well as the first point of contact for questions concerning any programmes of foreign study.
Each student will receive a special service package and individual assistance from the Programme Office. Furthermore the Programme Office supports students in the visa application process.
In addition, a tutor programme is in place at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, which is designed to help new international students meet other students quickly and easily at the beginning of the programme.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through a private dormitory or on the private market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 300 EUR - 350 EUR. A private dormitory can be found on the internet at: http://www.hs-fresenius.de/fileadmin/user_upload/PDF/Wohnungsliste/Wohnungsliste.pdf