Program Overview

International Business Administration - Bachelor (mono)

Key data on study program

The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences offers a Bachelor's program in International Business Administration.

• Faculty: Economics and Social Sciences Faculty
• Academic Degree: Bachelor (mono)
• Restricted admission: Yes, in first and higher semesters
• Regular duration of studies: 7 semesters
• Is a combination subject required?: No
• Application deadline 1st semester: Overview of application deadlines
• Program start: Winter semester
• Language of instruction: German, English
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and application

On what criteria are applicants selected?

An excellent education requires a good supervision ratio. For this reason, the number of study places is limited. We typically have far more applications than study places. Thus, admission is based on a selection process in which the grade of the university entrance examination is crucial. In addition, other criteria such as relevant vocational training, work experience, voluntary ecological year, stay abroad, or an internship can improve the grade by up to 0.5 points.

Which requirements must I meet for studies?

All programs at the University of Tübingen require applicants to have a high school leaving certificate, usually the German Abitur, or other equivalent higher education entrance qualification, e.g., the Deltaprüfung for applicants with vocational school certificates or a higher education entrance qualification for professionals. Applicants with qualifications from outside Germany must apply via the Office for the Advising and Admission of International Students.

Which languages must I know?

The language of instruction and examination in the Bachelor's program in Economics and Business Administration is German. Courses and examinations can be held in English, about 40% of the Bachelor courses are in English. It is assumed that students have very good German language skills (about C1) as well as good English language skills (about B1). In particular, the relevant technical literature frequently is in English.

Program details

Which topics are dealt with in the program?

The B.Sc. in International Business Administration offers a degree in business administration with an international focus. In lectures, seminars, and exercises, you will acquire the most important business contexts, theories, and methods. Students of the B.Sc. in International Business Administration deal with internal business processes, for example, how to present information about an entire company or how to motivate employees. At the end of their studies, graduates of the B.Sc. in International Business Administration know how sales and procurement markets function and how companies calculate investments. The focus is on internationally operating companies. The program ideally prepares students for a position in a company and allows interested students to continue their studies in a university consecutive master's program.

What is special about the Tübingen program?

The degree program is characterized by a wide range of options. In the beginning, you will learn the basics of business administration but also economics before focusing on business administration. In the third year, the Elective Studies concentration offers numerous elective options outside of Business and Economics, in addition to Business and Economics extensions. You can broaden your view and choose courses from one of the fields of political science, computer science, mathematics, law, psychology, or sociology. The Global Ethics Institute also allows you to think outside the box with its wide variety of elective courses. Students choosing an East Asian language may also select regional studies of China, Japan, or Korea.

After your studies

Career prospects

Graduates of this program are ideally prepared for positions in internationally operating companies, industrial groups, service companies, medium-sized businesses, banks, public institutions, consulting firms, and self-employment. Graduates of our school have very good career prospects. In addition to the excellent reputation of a degree program in Tübingen, graduates of international business administration also benefit from the increased practical relevance of the School of Business and Economics, the short period of study, and the international orientation.

Postgraduate programs

Those who would like to deepen their knowledge in the field of economics in general can choose between ten different master programs.

Doctorate options

You can find information about pursuing your PhD here.

Join the alumni society

Information for alumni can be found here. Here you will find all the information about the Alumni Association Tübingen.