- Degree
- Upon completion of the International Business programme, students obtain a Bachelor of Science degree from Reutlingen University.
Additionally, students have the option of completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science (MSc) degree at one of our international partner universities in just one additional semester.
- Course location
- Reutlingen
- In cooperation with
- Over 60 international partner universities (https://www.esb-business-school.de/en/the-esb/partner-universities/international-business-bsc-1)
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- The language of instruction is English, and English business communication courses are mandatory for all students. The second mandatory language for international students is German, and German students can choose between French, Spanish and Chinese. For first-semester international students, we offer an intensive preparatory course in German language and culture at the beginning of September.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 7 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- Additional information on the duration of the programme: seven semesters + one semester for MBA/Master's Fast Track degree
Additional information on the beginning of the programme:
• Summer semester: early March
• Winter semester: mid-September
- Application deadline
- Summer intake:
15 November for applicants with foreign (non-EU) university entrance qualifications
15 January for applicants with German or EU/EEA university entrance qualifications
Winter intake:
15 May for applicants with foreign (non-EU) university entrance qualifications
15 July for applicants with German or EU/EEA university entrance qualifications
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- Varied
- Additional information on tuition fees
- No tuition fees for German and EU students
The state of Baden-Württemberg levies a fee of 1,500 EUR per semester on students from non-EU countries. (https://www.reutlingen-university.de/en/studies/student-finances)
For the MBA/Master's programme at an international partner university: approx. 20,000 – 70,000 EUR
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- Yes
- Description/content
- We provide basic and advanced business knowledge, understanding and methodologies with an international focus in the fields of management, marketing, accounting, controlling, finance, human resource management and economics, along with quantitative methods (business mathematics and statistics), information systems and law.
Communication skills training includes two foreign languages, intercultural competence, public speaking and negotiation techniques. Leadership skills and students' interpersonal skills are developed in curricular and extracurricular activities, as well as in team projects.
The balance between theory and practice is ensured by one internship (preferably international), business projects, extensive research, and the business and leadership background of the professors.
Last but not least, maintaining an international atmosphere is a key priority, which is ensured by our international student body; up to 50% of our students come from abroad. Professors and lecturers have an international business and personal background. Finally, guest lecturers from abroad are frequently invited.
ESB Business School is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only five percent of all business schools worldwide bear the coveted AACSB seal of approval. ESB Business School is thus in the same league as top American universities such as Harvard Business School and the Yale School of Management. The AACSB is the largest accreditation organisation in the world with demanding quality requirements in relation to training and research at business schools.