International Business (BIB)

The International Business (BIB) program at Berlin School of Applied Sciences is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for succeeding in the global marketplace. This innovative curriculum combines thorough academic studies with real-world applications, preparing graduates to navigate the complexities of international trade, marketing, finance, and management. Throughout the program, students engage with a diverse range of topics, including intercultural communication, international business law, strategic management, and digital transformation, ensuring they are well-versed in the latest trends and challenges of the global economy.

The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills, enabling students to make strategic decisions in multicultural environments. With a strong focus on practical experience, students participate in internships, project work, and case studies that mirror real business scenarios. The curriculum is designed to foster entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, encouraging students to develop new business ideas and solutions tailored to international markets.

Students also benefit from a vibrant international community, with opportunities to collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, enhancing their intercultural competence. The program’s state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated faculty members, many of whom are experienced professionals and researchers, support a dynamic learning environment. Graduates of the International Business program are prepared for a wide variety of career paths, including roles in multinational corporations, consulting firms, international marketing agencies, and entrepreneurial ventures. They leave equipped not only with strong theoretical foundations but also with practical skills and global insights necessary to thrive in an interconnected world.

Educational organisation

The programme's curriculum can be accessed at: http://bib.htw-berlin.de/applying/.
As part of the programme, students will have to complete a specialist internship of 19 weeks.

Study abroad unit(s)

The programme includes a 19-week supervised internship abroad during the sixth semester. In addition, students have the opportunity to spend another semester (fourth or fifth semester) studying at one of our partner universities abroad.

Internships

An internship must be completed during the sixth semester.

Forms of assessment

Forms of assessment may include written tests, oral tests, written essays, oral presentations and/or practical work. The examination board may approve other types of examination.
Tests are usually in the language of instruction.

Course objectives

The ability to work in internationally-oriented business institutions

Language requirements

Proof of a sufficient command of English, at least level C1 or C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) should be provided with the application. Accepted levels:

• TOEFL 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based), 96 (internet-based)
• CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), all levels
• CAE (Certificate in Advanced English), all levels
• BEC Higher (Business English Certificate), all levels
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System), level 6-9
• TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication), 800 points
• proof of study in English abroad, minimum one year, awarded at least 60 ECTS credits
• demonstration of C1 level through one of the following educational experiences:
  • degree-level study at a non-German university instructed exclusively in English for at least a year, with a minimum of 60 ECTS points
  • attendance of a fully English-speaking secondary school (minimum of two years study before successful completion of the school-leaving examinations) equivalent to a German Realschule or Gymnasium.
  • US high school diploma certificate

We do not accept:

• "Leistungskurs Englisch"
• certificates on which the course level is not stipulated
• professional references
• proof of employment as an "au pair"
• "Work & Travel" certificates
• attendance of a US high school without diploma certificate
• proof of registration for a language examination in the future
• proof of attendance at an English-language course not culminating in a qualification
• grade transcript from a university year abroad with less than 60 ECTS points and without explicit stipulation that the courses were taught exclusively in English

Academic requirements

See: http://bib.htw-berlin.de/applying/

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Enroll in the course

Enrolment fees

See: http://bib.htw-berlin.de/

Costs of living

See: http://bib.htw-berlin.de/

Arrival support

Currently not available

Services and support for international students

The International Office will provide students support in a variety of ways. This includes e.g. an introduction to the university's facilities, IT-Systems and ongoing activities.

Accommodation

See: http://bib.htw-berlin.de/