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Bachelor's degree 2
International Business Studies (BSc) • FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg • Nürnberg 2

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Bachelor's degree
International Business Studies (BSc)
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg • Nürnberg

Overview

Degree Bachelor of Science in International Business Studies

Teaching language
English

Languages All compulsory courses are conducted in English. Beyond that, each student can acquire fluency in
at least one foreign language, e.g. English, French, Spanish. German can also count towards this
requirement for non-native speakers.

Programme duration 6 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

More information on Start of the programme: October

beginning of studies

Application deadline 31 July

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

Description/content The Bachelor’s degree in International Business Studies (BSc) is the perfect start to a professional
career in international business. The three-year programme provides you with all of the essential
knowledge you need to understand and analyse the international business environment. The
distinct international perspective of the programme reflects the growing importance of
multinational operations and emphasises the comparative study of business strategies and
policies. The programme consists of core and elective modules in a variety of fields, such as
international business, international economics, and international politics, with all courses
conducted in English. The international perspective is complemented by a mandatory semester
abroad that is integrated into the curriculum.

Please visit the course website.

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Course Details

Course organisation Course of study

The programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business

administration in an international context. Students acquire the skill set to succeed in an
international environment in business, government, or academia. Particular attention is given to
the growing importance of multinational operations and to a comparative approach in the study of
business strategies and policies.

The programme usually takes six semesters, and teaching is conducted in English.

Compulsory courses

The compulsory component of the programme includes three subject areas:

International Business (40 ECTS) provides the basics of business administration with
respect to an international context.
International Economics (20 ECTS) provides an introduction to basic economic models and
methods as well as key concepts in international economics and economic policy.
International Politics, Law, and Society (20 ECTS) extends the perspective to include a
view on institutions relevant for addressing international issues.

The subject-specific perspective is supplemented by the cross-cutting core areaTools (15 ECTS)
dedicated to statistics and data analysis, which provides the essentials for quantitative analysis.

The core area Reflection (10 ECTS) broadens the perspective to practical aspects in the current
international business environment, and it enables students to practice intercultural competencies
through participation in various forms of cross-cultural training. From an academic perspective,
students not only learn how to contribute to debates through their own papers and presentations
but also by responding to the work of their peers.

Elective courses

Electives (25 ECTS): This comprises five courses of 5 ECTS each that can be freely chosen
from a variety of courses concerning topics in international business, international
economic studies, and international politics. You may choose interdisciplinary courses
from other departments within the university.
Languages (15 ECTS): Each student must acquire fluency in at least one chosen language,
e.g. English, French, Spanish. German can also count towards this requirement for non-
native speakers.
Study Abroad (20 ECTS)

Study abroad

Studying abroad enables students to obtain first-hand experience and obtain insight into how
business issues are viewed and discussed in another country and at another university. Students
can choose among partner universities around the world.

Please visit the course website.

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International elements
Integrated study abroad unit(s)
Language training provided
International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context

Integrated study abroad The international perspective is complemented by a compulsory semester abroad that is integrated
unit(s) into the curriculum.

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 Course-specific, integrated Yes
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated Yes

English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution FAU does not charge tuition fees. However, each semester, students must pay semester fees
consisting of student services fees (42 EUR) and a fee for the basic semester ticket (74 EUR).

Costs of living According to a study by the German National Association for Student Affairs, students in former
West Germany who no longer live with their parents have an average amount of more than 930 EUR
per month at their disposal. However, monthly expenditures for personal lifestyle vary a lot. The
study shows that approx. 25 per cent of the students asked have less than 700 EUR while 10 per cent
have more than 1,300 EUR per month. For former West Germany, the study revealed the following
details regarding average expenditures:

Rent, including bills (in the Erlangen-Nuremberg area): 325 EUR (250 to 600 EUR)
Food: 168 EUR
Clothing: 42 EUR
Transport (public transport and/or car): 94 EUR
Learning materials (depending on the subject): 20 EUR
Health insurance, doctors, medicine: 80 EUR
Telecommunications: 31 EUR
Leisure activities, culture, sports: 61 EUR

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- There is a wide range of scholarships available for outstanding students. In addition to requiring
mentioned funding applicants to have excellent grades, most scholarship programmes have additional conditions
opportunities within the regarding cultural, political, religious, or social involvement. If you have any questions about the
university application procedure or selection criteria, you can contact the Student Advice and Career Service
(IBZ) or speak directly to FAU’s liaison officer for the scholarship organisation you wish to apply to.

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Requirements / Registration

Academic admission The academic admission requirement is a higher education entrance qualification. Moreover,
requirements admission is organised via a numerus clausus procedure.

Language requirements A high level of English is required because all compulsory courses are conducted in English, and
English may also be needed during the exchange semester.

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 Application deadline 31 July

Submit application to Please use the DoSV for registration and theCAMPO online application portal to submit your
application. Kindly note that applicants are required to hand in paper copies of several documents.
Please inform yourself in a timely manner which documents are required and whether you need to
provide a certified copy. Please find more detailed information upon submitting your application to
CAMPO.

Services

Possibility of finding part- According to a study by the German National Association for Student Affairs, around 63 per cent of
time employment all "first-time students" have a regular job – and not just during the holidays. On average, they work
around 8 hours a week for an average wage of 10 EUR per hour. Students can have a "450 EUR job"
or work as a student trainee in a company or as a student assistant at the university – both during
and outside the lecture period. Information on the legal conditions relating to part-time jobs for
students is available in the brochure "Jobben" (part-time jobs) published by the German National
Association for Student Affairs. FAU’s job portal is also updated regularly with new advertisements
for part-time jobs.

Accommodation The cities of Erlangen, Fürth, and Nuremberg offer a very good standard of living. They are popular
places to live, meaning that accommodation is in high demand but often in short supply. This is
particularly the case during the period before the start of a new semester. We therefore recommend
that you start looking for accommodation as soon as possible. If you are flexible and also look in
the surrounding area, you will have a better chance of finding somewhere affordable to live. The
region has an excellent public transport system, so you should not have any problems getting to
your place of study or work.

It is worth checking the available accommodation on the Internet every day, as new
accommodation becomes available on a day-to-day basis. It pays to be flexible when it comes to
the price, location, and available facilities of your accommodation.

Student Services Erlangen-Nürnberg runs its ownstudent accommodation in Erlangen and

Nuremberg. You will be informed about how to apply for a room in Student Services
accommodation while you are in the process of applying to be admitted to FAU.

Specific specialist or non-

Welcome event
specialist support for
Specialist counselling
international students and
doctoral candidates

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

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Founded in 1743, FAU has a rich history. It is a strong research university with an international perspective and one of the largest
universities in Germany with 38,878 students, 265 degree programmes, 4,000 academic staff (including over 603 professors),210.7 million
EUR third-party funding, and 500 partnerships with universities all over the world. Teaching at the university is closely linked to research
and focuses on training students in both theory and practice to enable them to think critically and work independently. The research itself
also strikes the perfect balance between a theoretical approach and practical application.

FAU’s outstanding research and teaching is reflected in top positions in bothnational and international rankings as well as the high
amount of DFG funding that its researchers are able to secure.

University location
FAU’s two main sites, the cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg, are located at the heart of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. Both Erlangen,
a city of 100,000 inhabitants that was the former home of the Huguenots and is a key location for Siemens, and Nuremberg, a city with a
metropolitan flair and a population of half a million, have their own unique charms. The opera, theatre, and museums, along with a lively
pub scene and nightlife, offer plenty of opportunities to relax after a day in the lecture theatre, lab, or library. The highlights of the cultural
calendar in Erlangen include the Hörkunstfestival (acoustic art festival), International Comic Salon, figuren.theater.festival (puppet theatre
festival), Poetenfest (poetry festival), and the "ARENA… of the young arts" theatre and performance festival. A wide range of cultural
institutions open their doors to visitors during the Blue Night in Nuremberg, and once every two years, the Long Night of Sciences gives the
public a chance to take a look inside research institutions in Erlangen, Nuremberg, and Fürth. In summary, the mixture of academia,
innovative companies, art, and culture makes the region the perfect place for creative minds. There is also plenty on offer for keen athletes
and nature lovers. Fränkische Schweiz, a paradise for climbers and walkers, is located to the north of Erlangen and is at FAU’s doorstep.
Water sports enthusiasts will love the Franconian lakes and the university’s water sports centre, which is located just south of Nuremberg.

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Contact
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
School of Business, Economics and Society

Nikhila Raghavan

Lange Gasse 20
90403 Nürnberg

[email protected]
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