International Business - Intercultural Management

The International Business - Intercultural Management program at Karlshochschule International University is a comprehensive and dynamic degree designed to prepare students for successful careers in the global marketplace. This program emphasizes the development of intercultural competence, strategic thinking, and managerial skills necessary to operate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments. Throughout the course, students gain a deep understanding of international business principles, global economic trends, and cross-cultural communication, equipping them to navigate complex international projects and manage multicultural teams. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, including case studies, group projects, internships, and international exchanges. Students are encouraged to engage with real-world business challenges, fostering innovative solutions and entrepreneurial mindsets. The program also integrates language acquisition and intercultural training to enhance students’ ability to communicate confidently with partners, clients, and colleagues worldwide. Graduates of this program will be well-prepared for careers in multinational corporations, consulting firms, international NGOs, or start-ups seeking a competitive edge in global markets. The university’s diverse student body and international faculty further enrich the learning experience, providing valuable insights into different cultural perspectives and business practices. With a flexible structure and a strong emphasis on practical skills, the International Business - Intercultural Management program at Karlshochschule opens doors to exciting international career opportunities and personal growth in today’s interconnected world.

Educational organisation

The intercultural modules have been designed to teach students to work and communicate successfully in foreign cultures and take on responsibility. They are capable of understanding people from different cultures, assessing their characters, communicating appropriately with them and leading transnational teams. In times of globalisation and internationalisation, these abilities are very often vital to making a business enterprise successful. The intercultural modules are Cultural Studies, Organisational Culture, Intercultural Marketing, Area Studies, Intercultural Business Communication, International Collaboration Management, Intercultural Communicative Competence, International Business Management, Contemporary Society and Elective.

Study abroad unit(s)

In the fifth semester, the future intercultural business managers go abroad for one semester, in order to test and apply the knowledge they have acquired in a foreign culture. This experience makes them even more appealing to employers.

The university has established cooperation agreements with partner universities so that all the modules can be completed at a university abroad without any loss of time. During the semester abroad, students have the opportunity to discover another country, benefit from cross-cultural exchanges and broaden their horizons, therefore greatly increasing their chances of succeeding in finding a job after graduation.

Internships

At the end of your Bachelor's studies, you will have to pass a practical phase. During these three to six months, you will prove your knowledge and enthusiasm under real circumstances - and you might develop your Bachelor's thesis. We will help you to find your internship with great contacts in the business world.

Forms of assessment

Exams, presentations, term papers

Language requirements

English proficiency:
Level C1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or IELTS of 6.5 or above or internet-based TOEFL score of at least 100 points unless English is your native language

Academic requirements

To study as an international student at Karlshochschule International University, you need to hold a qualification for university entrance that allows you to study in Germany. Furthermore, we emphasise your English language skills and something very special: you! Here we focus on your experiences, your character and your personal qualifications.

Enrolment fees

All students pay 68 EUR per semester to the Karlsruhe Student Union.

Costs of living

Rent at a hall of residence or shared flat: 260-350 EUR
Health insurance: 65 EUR
Food: 160 EUR
Miscellaneous (books, computer, leisure, etc.): at least 120 EUR

Arrival support

• Advice on accommodation for students
• Assistance with student visas and residence permits
• Introduction days at the beginning of the study programme
• Pick-up service from Karlsruhe train station

Services and support for international students

Integrating and supporting our students is our top priority. This involves close contact with professors as well as a service-oriented, accessible administration and academic offices.

We offer:

• Programmes instructed in English
• German and English language courses at different levels
• German culture classes
• Academic counselling
• Open-door policy of professors
• Assistance with application procedure
• Advice on accommodation for students
• Assistance with student visas and residence permits
• Counselling on financing and scholarship programmes
• Counselling on internship applications
• Assistance with practical matters and organisation of leisure activities by the International Office and student advisers
• Introduction days at the beginning of the study programme
• Excursions and extra activities with professors
• Specific events and excursions for international students, e.g. to Heidelberg, Strasbourg or Berlin
• Pick-up service from Karlsruhe train station
• Online platform for international students