INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, B. A.

The most important details

Duration: 7 semesters
Location: Emmerich/ Kleve/ Kamp-Lintfort
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts, B.A.
Course Start: Annually in the winter term
Language: English
Practical Course: 3 month up to the beginning of the 5th semester
Intership/ semester abroad: in the 6th semester
Bachelor thesis: 7th semester

In the field of the economic science, an international approach is of special importance in order to be successful on the global professional market. Therefore, the course „International Business and Social Sciences “is taught completely in English. The content of the syllabus is also oriented predominantly on a global approach and is in accordance with like courses at prominent national and international universities. These modules are an example of the extensive curriculum:

  • International Policy and Economics
  • International Law
  • European Union Institutions
  • International Finance
  • Social Sciences

In order to make it possible for the students to fully learn an international economical approach, we describe economical business problem definitions from an overall economic perspective wherever possible. So our students can better analytically penetrate and integrally solve individual economic problems. Additionally, we also offer experimental economic research, in order to examine and better understand real decision situations under laboratory conditions. This distinguishes our graduates from others, and makes them fitter and more qualified for the working environment. 

Structure of the course

As well as the classical fields of business administration and economics, analytical skills and basic knowledge in the social sciences are taught. The main course follows in the fourth and fifth university semesters. The student can select from various electives with regards to their future professional career, and can concentrate more on sociological or economic sciences. In the sixth semester the student completes an internship or will complete a semester abroad. We will support and advise each student on the possibilities available for this semester.

The seventh and last semester is dedicated to the subject of the bachelor thesis. We also understand here the importance of practical orientation and we support co-operation with businesses in the free economy. In addition block courses are given to provide the students with the necessary skills to enable them to complete their final papers. With a colloquium the course is finally finished!

Cooperative courses

Study while you work? That is possible with us. In the part-time course you study at the University 2 days a week for the first 4 semesters. On the other 3 days you will work. The regular lecture program of the first two semesters is completed in 4 semesters.

Starting from the 5th semester the number of activities at the University are reduced and self-studying becomes more important. As and when required, additional tutorials and activities are offered in the evenings or at weekends.

Part-time studying can also mean attending University during and after a professional training has been completed.

Possible professions / traineeships are:

  • Industrial management
  • Banking
  • Estate / Real estate agency
  • Insurance and Finance

Vocational fields and qualification

The Bachelor qualifies a person to study at national and international universities for a Masters. A direct start in the chosen profession is also possible. As, for example, an office manager, a member of a strategy department or in marketing, controlling or financing. These possibilities are valid both with national or international businesses in the private sector or in public authorities.

Conditions for entrance

Did we arouse your interest? The following conditions for entrance entitle you to begin a course with us:

  1. Higher educational entrance qualification or advanced technical college certification
  2. An equivalently recognised educational background
  3. University entrance without university graduation: these applicants will have vocational qualifications

Required especially for the course “International Business and Social Science”:

  1. Sufficient knowledge of English
  2. 12 weeks basic practical course (at least 8 weeks before beginning the course)

Application deadlines and application procedures

Applications are received on-line here. Application deadline for the winter semester is 15 July of that year. After this date enquiries regarding possible free places on the course can be made to the Student Service Centre.

Any questions? We will be pleased to help and give you advice!

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