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International Business Administration at SRH University of Applied Sciences Berlin offers students a comprehensive education designed to prepare them for successful careers in the global business environment. This program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical experience, equipping graduates with the skills necessary to navigate complex international markets, manage cross-cultural teams, and develop innovative business strategies. Throughout the degree, students explore core subjects such as finance, marketing, management, and economics, all with a focus on their application in international contexts. The program emphasizes intercultural competencies, language skills, and leadership development to ensure graduates are versatile and competitive in the global job market. Students benefit from a diverse learning environment with opportunities for internships, international exchanges, and industry projects, fostering real-world experience and professional networking. The curriculum is regularly updated to reflect current market trends and technological advancements, including digital transformation and sustainable business practices. Small class sizes and close interaction with faculty enable personalized mentorship, promoting both academic excellence and individual growth. The degree prepares graduates for careers in multinational corporations, consulting firms, startups, and non-governmental organizations, among others. Graduates also acquire a solid foundation for pursuing further academic qualifications if desired. With its central location in Berlin, a vibrant hub for international business and innovation, students can immerse themselves in a multicultural atmosphere and benefit from numerous cultural and professional opportunities. Upon completion of the program, students will be equipped with the analytical, managerial, and language skills necessary to thrive in competitive international business environments. The program aims to cultivate responsible and innovative business leaders capable of making meaningful contributions to their organizations and society at large, embracing diversity, sustainability, and ethical business practices.
Educational organisation
Students will participate in a three-year Bachelor's programme. In addition to projects which allow participants to gain practical skills, they do an internship.The courses offered in the programme fit into one of the following categories: Knowledge, Profile and Practice, Methods, or Intercultural Skills. Depending on the subject, they are a combination of lectures, seminars, discussions, group work, classroom exercises and projects.
Knowledge: Business Administration:
- Management (Semester one)
- Economics and Economic Policy (Semester one and two)
- Marketing (Semester two)
- Internal Accounting (Semester three)
- Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour (Semester three)
- Dynamics in Business and Society (Semester three)
- Law (Semester three and four)
- Corporate Finance (Semester four)
- Financial Accounting (Semester four)
- Leading and Managing Organisations (Semester five)
- Management Accounting (Semester five)
- Innovation Management (Semester five)
- International Economics and Business (Semester five)
- Service & Quality Management (Semester six)
Profile and Practice:
- Study Project (Semester four)
- Company Project (Semester four)
- Internship (Semester six)
- Bachelor Thesis (Semester six)
Intercultural Skills:
- Personal Development (Semester one)
- Social Competence (Semester one and two)
- Foreign language (Spanish or German) (Semester one, two, and three)
Methods:
- Academic Writing (Semester one)
- Fundamentals of Mathematics (Semester one)
- Information Systems (Semester two)
- Statistics (Semester two and three)
- Research Methods (Semester six)
- Bachelor Colloquium (Semester six)
Study abroad unit(s)
Students have the opportunity to spend one semester studying abroad in addition to completing an international internship. You 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 (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
There is a variety of forms of assessment used, depending on the course:- Written exams
- Oral exams
- Presentations
- Position paper
- Business plan
- Project report
- Seminar paper
- Thesis
Course objectives
With the Bachelor's degree in International Business Administration, you will be ready for the business and management challenges of the 21st century. You will understand the full breadth and depth of economic and business activities and relations in an international context.In addition to providing you with the necessary personal skills, the programme gives you a solid foundation in the core business disciplines and opens up a wide range of opportunities in many industries in various departments of a company, e.g.:
- General management
- Human resource management
- Marketing and sales
- Controlling and accounting
- Consulting
Graduates are in a position to work around the world not only in large companies, SMEs, and start-ups but also in governmental and non-profit organisations.
With the internationally accredited FIBAA Bachelor's degree you are also qualified for further education at Master's level.