Everything at a glance

Degree level: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Standard period of study: 7 Semester (210 ECTS )

Type Of Study: Full-time, Dual

Study location: Weiden

Start Of Study: Winter semester (1. Semester) and summer semester (1. Semester)

Course Language: English

Internation Business - Do your thing worldwide!

Understanding international markets, using languages, helping to shape global companies - the International Business degree program at OTH Amberg-Weiden will prepare you for a career in international business. Whether medium-sized companies or corporations: companies around the world are looking for personalities who can think and act across borders.

You will study International Business in English - practical, application-oriented and with a strong focus on intercultural competence. You will improve your business English in a real business context and also learn at least one other foreign language. In this way, you will develop exactly the skills you need to operate confidently in an international working environment. Thanks to the broad-based nature of the degree program, you will learn with and from fellow students from a wide range of backgrounds - and benefit from the international environment on campus. In lectures, projects and language courses, you will develop into a versatile specialist with a global mindset.

Regardless of whether you later coordinate international projects, develop global sales concepts or take on leadership roles in intercultural teams - your studies will lay the foundation for versatile careers in a dynamic, international environment.

Job opportunities

International companies - from large corporations to regional market leaders - are now more dependent than ever on well-trained specialists who can think and act across borders. This is exactly what your degree programme in International Business will qualify you for: you will have specialist business knowledge, intercultural skills and linguistic confidence - and are therefore ideally prepared for a wide range of career paths worldwide. With your degree, you can work as a:

  • Coordinator of international projects
  • Manager in international marketing, sales or controlling
  • Specialist in human resources management in global companies
  • Contact person for export, import or international cooperation
  • Consultant for international business strategies
  • Interface professional in intercultural teams

An optional semester abroad and your compulsory internship abroad ensure that you combine theory and practice internationally. This will give you a real head start in your career - whether in Germany, Europe or worldwide.

Do you want to go even further? Then you can seamlessly follow on with a Master's programme, for example in International Management & Sustainability. Or you can go your own way - with an international start-up project or as part of a global start-up.

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At OTH Amberg-Weiden, we combine sound theory with practical learning. Small groups, modern facilities, personal support and close cooperation with companies create the best study conditions.
This is also confirmed by the excellent StudyCheck ratings and the success of our graduates. Those who study here are well prepared for the future.

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HIGHLIGHTS of the course

On the International Business degree course, you will benefit from an exceptionally international learning environment - and not just in the lecture hall. You regularly work in teams with students from many different countries, which opens up valuable intercultural perspectives and prepares you optimally for the global working world.

OTH Amberg-Weiden's location close to the border is particularly strong: You will find numerous internationally active companies around the campus - from SMEs to large corporations. This is exactly where your studies come in: You will apply what you have learned in theory directly to real projects, often in collaboration with regional practice partners. This gives you an early insight into international business processes - practical, concrete and application-oriented.

Campus life is also international: events are held regularly where you can try culinary specialties from other countries, experience traditional dances and actively participate in cultural exchange. All of this makes your studies particularly enriching, not only from a professional but also from a personal perspective.

Structure & Documents

On the Bachelor's degree course in International Business, you will learn everything you need to understand international markets, think globally in business contexts and act with intercultural confidence. You will combine business expertise with language skills and international perspectives - preparing you specifically for a career in global companies.

You will attend courses on business fundamentals such as management, economics, finance and marketing. Your timetable is supplemented by international and intercultural content - including International Business Law, Intercultural Communication, International HR and Corporate Governance. You will also develop your language skills with Business English and another foreign language.

In the sixth semester, you will apply your knowledge directly in a company during an internship semester of at least 18 weeks abroad. And in the seventh semester, you will write your Bachelor's thesis - ideally on a specific international issue from practice.

Your degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - the perfect foundation for international positions in companies, NGOs or the public sector. Or you can opt for one of our advanced Master's degree programs, e.g. in International Management & Sustainability.

Module handbook

Module directory

timetable

audit plan

Study and examination regulations

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All information on application deadlines and admission requirements can be obtained from the Study and Career Service.
They will also answer any other questions you may have about studying at OTH Amberg-Weiden - in person, by phone, email or chat. 

More detailed information on application and registration.

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Access and admission requirements

The International Business course is not admissions restricted and does not require the student to pass an aptitude test. You can apply for a study place within the application period in the application portal of the OTH-Amberg-Weiden.

General information about application, admission & enrollments can be found here.

A special feature of the course is that it is held 100 percent in English. For this reason, there are special qualification requirements for the programme, which applicants should fulfil or provide proof of:

  • Applicants with a school leaving certificate from a foreign school are recommended to submit a certificate of recognition of the school leaving certificate issued by a certified institution (e.g. uni-assist) by the end of the application period. The decision on admission to the course of study is made by the examination board.

  • A sufficient knowledge of the English language must be demonstrated by a language certificate corresponding to level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This proof can be provided by a valid/current IBT (Internet-Based Test) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 71, IELTS Cambridge Test with 6, the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) with a score of at least 780, or equivalent proof, e.g. through corresponding modules in the final certificate. Proof is not required if the university entrance qualification or the university degree was obtained in English.

  • Basic knowledge of German at A2 level must be proven by the time you start the practical semester at the latest.

For detailed information please refer to §3 of the Program and Examination Regulations for the International Business Degree Program. You can view them here.

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FAQs

Here you can find frequently asked questions concerning our study program International Business.

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For all concerns please use the e-mail address welcome@oth-aw.de.
(If necessary, your questions will be forwarded to the respective person of contact (POC). You can also find the respective person of contact (POC) at the end of each question)

Questions concerning my application

How can I apply for the study program?

(POC: Kathrin Forster)​​​​​​​
The application has to be done online by following the instructions in application system Primuss. 

Where can I see the status of my application?

(POC: Kathrin Forster)​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​You can check the status of your application in your personal account after you have registered. Please make sure you remember your login dates.

Can I send my documents per post?

(POC: Kathrin Forster)
​​​​​​​The application has to be done online by following the instructions in application system Primuss.

Do I have to apply at uni-assist?

(POC: Kathrin Forster & Uni-assist)​​​​​​​
All international applicants (including citizens of EU-member states) who have not obtained their higher education entrance qualification (i.e. secondary-school leaving certificate) in Germany must have their credentials reviewed and approved by uni-assist. Please note that it can take up to several weeks until you receive your VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation = necessary document for your application). After having received or while waiting for your VPD you can apply at OTH Amberg-Weiden and upload your documents in Primuss.

Do I need a special VPD from uni-assist if I already have one from another university?

(POC: Kathrin Forster & Uni-assist)
​​​​​​​Even if you already have a VPD from another university, you still have to apply for a VPD specifically for OTH Amberg-Weiden.

Do I need a visa if I want to study at OTH Amberg-Weiden?

(POC: Kathrin Forster)
If you are from a non-EU-member-state, you need to apply for a visa at the German embassy in your home country. Please note that it can take up to several weeks until you receive your visa. Make sure that you apply early.

Is there a possibility to get financial support for students?

(POC: Studentenwerk Oberfranken)
If you fulfil the requirements, you can apply for BAföG (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz). You can find information on the website of the Studentenwerk.

Is there a semester ticket for public transport for enrolled students?

(POC: Kathrin Forster) There is a semester ticket for public transport available. How to apply and further information can be found here: https://www.oth-aw.de/en/informieren-und-entdecken/hochschule/studierendenvertretung/semester-ticket/

Is there a tuition fee?

(POC: Kathrin Forster)
​​​​​​​This is a non-NC (numerus clausus) degree program that does not require tuition payment by neither national nor international students. There is no tuition fee, you only have to pay 72€ per semester for administrative matters (student identity card etc.).

Do my language qualifications fit the requirements?

(POC: M.A. Cornelia Oszlonyai, Kathrin Forster)
The examination board will decide whether your language skills as well as other qualifications are adequate, or if you need to submit further certificates. Language certificates and other necessary documents have to be uploaded in the application system Primuss. Proof of English B2 can be submitted until the immatriculation period. Proof of German A2 can be submitted after your first year at the latest. Information about requirements for our study program International Business can be found can be found on the pages "Access and admission restrictions" of the programme. 

One of the following English language tests with minimum scores as indicated will be sufficient:

  • TOEFL IBT - 71
  • IELTS Cambridge - 6
  • TOEIC – 780

Please always use the application system PRIMUSS and do not send your certificates via e-mail in advance.

What are the application requirements?

(POC: Prof. Dr. Gabriele Murry, Theresa Schreiber)
General requirements can be found at the website how-to-apply. Information about requirements for our study program International Business can be found at the can be found on the pages "Access and admission restrictions" of the programme. 

Questions concerning the study program:

Can I attend the lectures if I cannot be in Germany (in time)?

Material for some courses might be online and you can start doing self-study. You can join us on campus as soon as you are here.

Where can I find general information about the study program?

(POC: Theresa Schreiber)
​​​​​​​General information concerning your studies at OTH Amberg-Weiden and International Business can be found in the Moodle course „International Business – General Information”. After the login with your login dates which you receive after enrolment you can get access to this course. If you have general questions in advance you can contact our Faculty Assistant Theresa Schreiber or our Study und Career Service. 

Where can I find the courses which I have to take in my first semester?

(POC: Theresa Schreiber)
You can find information about the study program and the relevant courses on our homepage, in the module handbook or in the timetable.  

How is the program structured?

(POC: Theresa Schreiber)
You can find information about the study program and the relevant courses on our homepage, in the module handbook or in the timetable.  

Where can I find course material to the lectures?

(POC: Theresa Schreiber)
​​​​​​​We use the learning management system Moodle. After the login with your login dates which you will receive after enrolment you can get access to your courses and the respective lecture material.

Can I also receive credit points for other languages offered by the Language Center?

(POC: Theresa Schreiber)

You are allowed to take additional language courses like Chinese, French, etc. These language courses can be accredited as Soft Skill Modules (according to the specific regulations which can be found in the course catalogue). 

Please note that educational residents of the respective language are not allowed to take these courses, e.g. if you are French or if you have graduated in a French school or already have previous knowledge of French on a higher level, you are not allowed to participate in a French course for starters.

For more information on language courses, please visit https://www.oth-aw.de/en/international/international-profile/language-centre/questions-regarding-language-courses/

 

Questions concerning life in Germany:

Do I need a German insurance if I start my studies at OTH Amberg-Weiden?

(POC: Felicitas Langowski & Andreas Schaller)
Yes. Please contact our Health Insurance Officer, Mr. Schaller, from Techniker Krankenkasse (cc). He will assist you in taking out health insurance. You may as well apply online. If you want to take out a full package with TK's partner Expatrio, follow this link https://www.expatrio.com/. 

Am I allowed to work as a foreigner in Germany while here on a student visa?

(POC: Felicitas Langowski & Andreas Schaller)
You are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week.

Where can I find apartments/accommodation in Weiden?

(POC: Dr. Annabelle Wolff & Studentenwerk Oberfranken)
You can find accommodations, which are only 5 minutes walking distance from the university. Please note that in Germany, accommodation in student halls of residence is not automatically granted upon admission to a degree program. Please make your own arrangements for accommodation and, above all, make sure you make them in good time.