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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE The possibility of combining different options (e.g. majors,

"The highly international focus of the IB pro-
gramme complements the outstanding quality
and practical relevance of its courses. It is
the perfect way to start a global career, giving
students a choice of paths for their own
development. The team spirit of IB students is
also very impressive: you will get to know many
interesting and highly motivated people from
all over the world."
Nils Luepkes
IB student, 6th semester
Key facts
Admission
requirements
Formal qualification for university entrance
and a good command of English
Admission procedure Written application and interview in English
Application deadline November 15th for summer intake
June 1st for winter intake
Start of programme Winter semester and summer semester
Length of programme 7 semesters,
1-2 additional semesters optional
Semesters abroad 1 international study semester mandatory,
1-2 additional study semesters optional,
plus international internships
Intake numbers 140 per year (70 German students and 70
international students)
Degrees awarded Bachelor of Science from Reutlingen
University + additional Bachelor´s or
Master´s/MBA degree optional for defined
number of students
Tuition and fees 500 € statutory tuition fee + 101,50 €
administration fee in 1st to 7th semester.
Tuition fees range between 15.000 and 35.000
US$ in MBA or Master´s programmes at
international partner universities.
BSc International Business
Key information about the degree programme
degree opportunities) within the International Business
(IB) programme is unique in Germany. The programme
prepares students for management careers in interna-
tional companies and organisations. It provides students
with a wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of
business activities and methods.
70 of the 14O places available each year are allocated to
international students. Students earn a Bachelor´s of
Science (BSc) degree from Reutlingen University. On top,
a defined number of students will have the opportunity to
earn a second bachelor´s degree or an additional
master´s/MBA degree from one of our partner universi-
ties.
In the 5th semester participants choose a major in sub-
jects like Marketing & Strategy, Finance & Accounting or
Human Resource Management & Organization. The 6th
semester is the international study semester and is spent
at one of our renowned partner universities. Apart from
the language courses, all courses are taught in English.
Certain courses (e.g. Financial Accounting, Business Law)
will also be offered in German.

Obligatory internships give students the opportunity to

Contact build on the business knowledge and soft skills acquired
Reutlingen University during their studies. Many IB students seize the opportu-
ESB Business School nity to gather additional international experience in
IB Student Services different countries around the globe in their internships.

Date: March 2011

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bsc.ib@reutlingen-university.de Graduates of the International Business programme
are in great demand from international enterprises who
www.esb-reutlingen.de Member of offer them outstanding career opportunities.
Programme structure Programme content Programme objectives
Students gain real international experience and a ›› To prepare "high potential" students for management
sound knowledge of principles and practice of international careers in international companies
Additional degree opportunities (partner university)
management. ›› To enable students to gain knowledge in areas of
specialization
Additional Bachelor´s Additional Master´s ›› To provide students with key business and language
degree from Napier University degree from partner university
modules complemented by lectures in communication,
Modules Credits
Studies at partner
9 th semester university business ethics and interdisciplinary education
Business Administration 6
Studies at Napier Studies at partner Economics 10 Admission procedure
8 th semester University 8 th semester university
Quantitative Methods / IT 19
Business Law 5
Partner universities All applicants to the International Business programme
Business Communication & Languages 19
are subject to a selection procedure designed to test their
for a defined number of students
Marketing 5 Students in the International Business programme spend suitability and motivation.
Bachelor´s of Science Management 7 their international study semester(s) at one of our 50 inter-
degree from Reutlingen University Research Methods & Applications 7 national partner universities: Prerequisites for application:
Finance & Accounting 6 ›› Formal university entrance qualifications
7th semester Practical Thesis semester Human Resource Management 6 ›› Letter of motivation
Internships 48 ›› References and other career documentation
6th semester Studies at partner university General Studies 6
Major 24
e.g. Marketing & Strategy, There are three phases in the selection procedure:
5th semester Major Finance & Accounting, HRM & Organization International study semester at partner university 30
1. Pre-selection: Applicants may be shortlisted for an
Bachelor Thesis 12
interview according to: command of English, grades in
4 semester
th
Internship examinations qualifying them for university entrance,
Total credits 210
professional and international experience.
3 semester
rd
Foundation 3
2. Selection interview: Candidates are interviewed
in English to assess their personal suitability, interest
2nd semester Foundation 2
Many courses are conducted in small seminar-like groups in business and motivation for this programme.
and student participation in class is strongly encouraged. Argentina Finland Russia 3. Final selection: A final list of suitable candidates in
1st semester Foundation 1
All courses are taught from the perspective of an inter- Australia France South Africa order of precedence is drawn up on the basis of the
nationally operating enterprise by professors with many Belgium Germany South Korea results of the shortlisting and interview procedure.
years of management experience. Workshops, case studies, Canada Hungary Spain
seminars and research, guest lectures by professionals Chile India Sweden Application deadlines:
from the world of international business, visits to leading China Ireland United Kingdom November 15th for summer intake
international companies, and close cooperation with an Croatia Mexico USA June 1st for winter intake
active network of alumni, all guarantee that our programme Further information and the application documents are
of study is closely in tune with the real world of global Further information about our international partner available on our website: www.esb-reutlingen.de/ib
business. universities can be found on our website:
www.esb-reutlingen.de/ib