Bachelor
International Management

Be it for a career in start-ups or multinational corporations: IU International University of Applied Sciences prepares you for the global job market with a Bachelor’s degree in International Management. This study programme will empower you to play a key part in any company’s success.

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Online Studies

Bachelor
International Management

Be it for a career in start-ups or multinational corporations: IU International University of Applied Sciences prepares you for the global job market with an online Bachelor’s degree in International Management. This study programme will empower you to play a key part in any company’s success.

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Arbeiten Sie hart und arbeiten Sie dann smart
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Open doors to opportunities around the world

Apply by 23rd May and save up to €1444.

Earn a degree that will elevate your international career prospects. Build a global network with students from over 140 countries around the world.

*You can start anytime.

Open doors to opportunities around the world

Apply by 23rd May and save up to 1444 on your on-campus tuition!   

Learn on campus in Germany and build a global network with students from 140+ countries. Earn an internationally recognised degree that helps you achieve success, no matter where you go. 

Overview

Get started with a Bachelor's in International Management online

The global business world needs motivated talent to develop business strategies, drive growth and enable smooth operations between different business partners.

As part of your online Bachelor studies in International Management at IU, you’ll gain extensive knowledge in marketing, sales, public relations, accounting, finance and HR – and be able to specialise in the area that matches your interests.

The teaching language is English, allowing you to improve your skills in the most widely used language in global business.

Start your Bachelor‘s in International Management on-campus programme

After completing their Industrial Engineering and Management Bachelor's degree (B.Eng.), our graduates often work in manufacturing companies at the interface between business management and technical functions.  

Be it in management, engineering, or consultancy roles – there are plenty of opportunities for talented professionals in this field. 

The global business world needs motivated talent to develop business strategies, drive growth and enable smooth operations between different business partners. 

As part of yourBachelor studies in International Managementat IU, you’ll gain extensive knowledge in marketing, sales, public relations, accounting, finance, and HR – and be able to specialise in the area that matches your interests. 

The teaching language is English, allowing you to improve your skills in the most widely used language in global business. 

This study programme is completely taught in English!

Your degree summed up

All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance
OnlineCampus Study Model Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
180 ECTS credits

Language
English
Accreditation & Recognition
Accreditation
Accredited in line with German and European standards
ZFU 1104519
180 ECTS credits - English

Recognition
Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
Tuition Fees & Discounts
Tuition Fees
Starting from € 239 (US$ 241)* per month
*based on the exchange rate from 01.07.2023 09:05 AM (CEST)

Discounts
Discounts and promotions are available on a seasonal basis

Online application
No application fees
Study Duration
Study start
any time

Duration
36 - 72 months (depending on time model)
OnlineCampus Study Model Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
180 ECTS credits

Language
English
Accreditation & Recognition
Accreditation
Accredited in line with German and European standards
ZFU 1104519
180 ECTS credits - English

Recognition
Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
Tuition Fees & Discounts
Tuition Fees
Starting from € 378 (US$ 405)* per month
*based on the exchange rate from 01.07.2023 09:05 AM (CEST)

Discounts
Discounts and promotions are available on a seasonal basis

Online application
No application fees
Study Duration
Study start
July, October, January, April

Duration
36 months

Start your career in Germany
As a graduate of this programme, you’ll be eligible for an 18-month visa to Germany - so you can look for your first job in peace.

Want to study this programme on campus?

You're currently looking at the Online Studies version of this programme. But don't worry, it's also available for On Campus Studies. Just reach out to our study advisors for more information on how to get started.

100 % flexible

You decide where and when you want to study

Modernised learning

Access our unique learning app and AI tutor 

Award-winning education

First-class learning: 96% recommended 

German quality promise

All programmes are state accredited and recognized internationally. That's why 100,000+ students have put their trust in IU.

Kickstart your career in Europe

Benefit from 18-month post study job seeker’s visa as an IU student learning on campus and begin your career in Germany.

100% Flexibility

With IU you choose what, how and where you study. And depending on your preferred study format you can even start your first step towards your new career right away.

94% Job success

Our practice-oriented study programmes prepare you for your future career. This is why 94% of IU graduates find a job within 3 months after graduation.

Study contents

Online course overview

Managers, leaders, decision-makers: companies are always looking for professionals with the expertise to further their growth and success. IU International University of Applied Sciences puts major emphasis on practical experience and prepares you for positions such as these – as well as ensuring you gain an international market outlook.

Our professors can guide you with expert industry knowledge and help you find a focus industry that you are passionate about. With the various courses offered in the online Bachelor’s degree in International Management, you can choose the skills you're most interested in developing, and set yourself up for success after graduation.

The order of courses presented below is for the online studies model of this programme.

This programme includes an AI prompt engineering course, so you can learn how to use tools like ChatGPT best in your everyday life, work, and studies. 

Course overview

Managers, leaders, and decision-makers: companies are always looking for professionals with the expertise to further their growth and success.  

IU International University of Applied Sciences puts major emphasis on practical experience and prepares you for positions such as these – as well as ensuring you gain an international market outlook. 

Our professors can guide you with expert industry knowledge and help you find a focus industry that you are passionate about.  

With the various courses offered in the Bachelor’s degree in International Management, you can choose the skills you're most interested in developing, and set yourself up for success after graduation. 

This programme includes an AI prompt engineering course, so you can learn how to use tools like ChatGPT best in your everyday life, work, and studies. 

Semester 1

Module

ECTS credits

Academic Integrity and Writing for Business

5

Business 101

5

Managerial Economics

5

Introduction to Academic Work

5

Principles of Management

5

Global Corporations and Globalization

5

Semester 2

Module

ECTS credits

Business Mathematics

5

Organizational Behaviour

5

Management Accounting

5

Supply Chain Management I

5

International Marketing

5

Statistics

5

Semester 3

Module

ECTS credits

Change Management

5

International Contract Management

5

Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making

5

Intercultural Psychology

5

International Brand Management

5

Leadership 4.0

5

Semester 4

Module

ECTS credits

Global Sourcing

5

International HR Management

5

Intercultural Management

5

Corporate Finance and Investment

5

Corporate Communication

5

Customer Relationship Management

5

Semester 5

Module

ECTS credits

Digital Business Models

5

Agile Project Management

5

Conflict Management and Mediation

5

Seminar: Current Issues in International Management

5

Elective A

10

Semester 6

Module

ECTS credits

Elective B

10

Elective C

10

Bachelor’s Thesis & Colloquium

10

Electives overview

Elective A

In your 5th semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module

ECTS credits

Managing People and Fundamentals of Business Psychology

10

Business Intelligence

10

Online and Social Media Marketing

10

Applied Sales

10

FinTech

10

Derivatives and Risk Management

10

International Finance

10

Big Data and Data Protection

10

Digital Product Development

10

IT Service Management

10

Healthcare Management and Health Systems

10

Elective B+C

In your 6th semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module

ECTS credits

Managing People and Fundamentals of Business Psychology

10

Business Intelligence

10

Online and Social Media Marketing

10

Applied Sales

10

Salesforce Platform Management

10

Salesforce Platform Development

10

Fundamentals of Operations Research

10

Introduction to Data Science and Programming with Python

10

IT Service Management

10

Big Data and Data Protection

10

Digital Product Development

10

Studium Generale*

10

Internship*

10

Mastering Prompts

10

Career Development

10

Public and Global Health

10

Microsoft ERP- Dynamics 365 Business Central - Functional Consultant

10

SAP - SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration - Application Associate

10

All the support you need, any time of day

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring. 

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students. 

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams. 

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time. 

Admission

Entry requirements

The admissions documents must be provided in English or German. If they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required. If you need to translate your documents, we can help refer you to our trusted translation partners. You can find more details here

General academic requirements

  • Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
  • A subject-related higher education entrance qualification.

Depending on your situation, you might have to provide additional documents or meet additional requirements. If that’s the case, our admissions team will let you know after you start your application.

General academic requirements

  • Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
  • A subject-related higher education entrance qualification.

Depending on your qualifications, you might have to meet additional requirements, such as successfully passing a university entrance examination or one of the following programmes to make sure you are ready to study with us:

  • Bachelor Entrance Examination

Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team to find out the exact requirements applicable for your application.

Online degree saver programme

Apply for the online Degree Saver programme and receive a discount on your tuition fees. 

Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team for more details. 

English language skills

Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). 

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

  • TOEFL (minimum 80 points)* or 
  • IELTS (minimum Level 6)* or 
  • Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points)*
  • PTE Academics (minimum 59 points)* or 
  • Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)* 

Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or university? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. 

Get in touch with our study advisors for more details. 

*Proof must be provided before the start of the study and must not be older than five years. 

Earn a high school diploma and start your Bachelor’s degree – at the same time!

Don’t have a high school diploma? Have one, but your grade average doesn’t meet our admission requirements? We have a solution for you! 

With A-Levels, you can earn a high school diploma and start working towards your future Bachelor’s degree – at the same time.

Visit our A-Levels page for more details. 

On campus

Start your career in Bad Honnef

Our campus in Bad Honnef is the perfect place for starting your life in Germany. Study and graduate in a region that's home to some of Europe's largest companies.

IU Bad Honnef

Just a 2-hour train ride away you’ll find yourself in Frankfurt, the country’s leading financial centre and home to the European Central Bank. The IU campus is also a short distance from Cologne, where a booming automotive industry lies, and Bonn, which offers a modern research-oriented scientific environment with an average salary of €65,000 a year.

What does it mean studying on Campus?

  • A mix of online self-study and on-campus learning (2-3 days per week) in Germany
  • Full time only
  • 2-4 intakes per year – programme dependent
  • Pre-set study sequence with some flexibility online
  • All programmes taught in English

Other perks:

  • Free online German language course
  • Online career services, job listings platform & virtual networking events
  • Internship module (optional)
  • 18-month post-study visa eligibility
Careers

Your Bachelor degree in International Management career outlook

The online Bachelor’s degree in International Management opens doors to the entire corporate world and will show future employers that you are talented, strategic and adaptable.

With sound knowledge in general business management and a specialisation in your preferred area, you can go on to find a successful career in a company and country of your choosing.

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Management Consultant

As a management consultant, your job is to advise other companies. The subject of the consultation could be related to the general management of the company, internationalisation projects or the handling of a change process. You will need to tailor your fundamental consulting concept to the expectations and the requirements of your customer, without neglecting the goals of your employer – the consultancy firm.

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International Talent Manager

International talent managers support HR teams, helping them search for talents and managers and developing their skills within the company. You will plan and organise new talent across borders and prepare trainees, employees and managers for assignments abroad and international projects. With a special focus on intercultural skills, you will create training programmes, ensure efficient succession from one employee to the next as well as job rotation with the aim of training international managers.

Team Meeting in Büro

International Brand Manager

As an international brand manager, you will have two main tasks: branding and brand communication. You will ensure that all brand design and messaging is executed perfectly with an effective communications strategy developed in close collaboration with management. You will source and define the right instruments and channels for effective marketing. You will also make sure that advertising campaigns are tailored perfectly to each target audience. This requires a deep understanding of the product world, target groups, intercultural differences and your industry. This is an exciting and creative career at the interface between management, research and development, product, creative departments, sales, service and, of course, customers.

Your career enabler

94% of current IU graduates find a job within 3 months. Our practice based degrees stand out from the crowd and prepare you for a job at industry-leading companies.

Student reviews

This is what our students say

  • Anaelle Cintas

    Graduate, France

  • “IU International University of Applied Sciences offers me the opportunity to organise my studies as flexible as possible.”

    Isabel Jennemann

    Online student

  • “I am an absolute fan of online exams! Due to my very irregular work schedule, I need this flexibility.”

    Michaela Haag

    Online student

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Have any questions?

Visit our FAQ page or get in touch with our Study Advisors.


All our study programmes include the following benefits

  • Teaching and study material
  • Marking of your end-of-module exams
  • 1-month trial
  • Monthly live and recorded tutorials
  • Use of the online campus
  • Individual study coaching
  • Online exams
  • Career coaching
  • Learn German and English for free
  • Teaching and study material
  • Marking of your end-of-module exams
  • Individual study coaching
  • Online exams
  • Career coaching
  • Learn German and English for free
  • On-campus tutorials, 2-3x week
  • Access to all on-campus services
Recognition

Recognition of previous achievements

Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? Have you completed a course or a learning path through IU LinkedIn Learning, and earned a certificate? Then you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised, and complete your studies at IU sooner.

  • Save time: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!

Even before you apply for a study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our recognition application form, which you can find under the content section of each study programme's webpage, and upload it via our upload section. You can also e-mail it to us, or send it via post.

Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies.

Do you need help with your application for recognition? Our student advisors will be happy to help. Simply arrange a personal call-back appointment.Arrange a personal video consultation appointment to discuss recognition

Why IU International University of Applied Sciences is the best choice

Your Studies Are Flexible and 100% Online

Schedule when you want to learn and study 100% online. At IU you have the possibility to complete your degree fully from home, whether full-time or part-time. You can even take your exams online whenever it suits you. 

Accredited & Globally Recognised

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised anywhere in the EU.

You Gain Full Support

We provide you with innovative learning tools, digital study material, tutorial videos, live teaching sessions, student advice and support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions. Our study coaches are also available to help at any time. 

The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice

Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of electives you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.

Accredited & Globally Recognised

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised anywhere in the EU.

The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice

Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of electives you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.

Hybrid Studies = More Flexibility

By combining in-person tutorials 2-3 times per week with 24/7 access to online study materials, you get to benefit from a more flexible study schedule. This allows you to work alongside your studies, or combine other activities, with relative ease. 

You Gain Full Support

We provide you with innovative learning tools, intimate campuses, easy access to lecturers, live teaching sessions, student advice services, and career support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions – and so are our study coaches.