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BA International Business Studies (IBS) at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor's programme combining basic business knowledge with two foreign languages and intercultural business topics. English is compulsory and the second language is French or Spanish. Taught in German, English, Spanish and French.

Faculty: Economics and business  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in German, English, Spanish and French  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

In the first year (assessment phase) the timetable is largely fixed, with only the choice of French or Spanish, which applies for the whole degree. Very small language classes are a feature.

Career pathways

Foundations in business and economics, business communication in English and a second language and intercultural aspects qualify graduates for international careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife) or relevant subject-specific entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife); applicants with a professional qualification can also be admitted. Mandatory Erwartungscheck. No prior knowledge of either second language is needed and no English proof beyond the Abitur is required. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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