German-American programme (IPBS)
Students who choose the German-American programme with the USA study two years at the ESB Business School in Reutlingen and then either two years at Drexel University in Philadelphia, North Carolina State University in Raleigh , Elon University in Elon (NC) or Northeastern University in Boston.
| 1st semester | Reutlingen |
| 2nd semester | Reutlingen |
| 3rd semester | Work placement Germany |
| 4th semester | Reutlingen |
| Summer | Voluntary internship |
| 5th semester | Boston/Philadelphia/Raleigh/Elon |
| 6th semester | Work placement USA |
| 7th semester | Boston/Philadelphia/Raleigh/Elon |
| 8th semester | Final year project USA |
After successful completion of eight semesters of study, students are awarded two international degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in International Management (ESB Business School)
and the degree of the American partner university:
- Bachelor of Science in International Business (Boston)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Philadelphia)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Raleigh)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Elon)
Students with a higher than average level of academic achievement and at least 9 months’ professional experience can take an extra semester of studies at a top class ECTS partner school in a third country in the third semester, instead of taking an internship in Germany.
"ESB Business School students have the opportunity to study at four world renowned American universities in Boston, Philadelphia, Elon or Raleigh."
Prof. Dr. D. Hilpert
Programme Director
"Studying at ESB Business School, working in truly international teams and facing unforeseen challenges for example in different work environments, is one of the best preparations for an international career."
Michael Dreimann
Graduate German-American Programme
"My experiences have had a profound impact and a lasting influence, giving me the skills and versatility I need to manage an international career."
Kevin Schäfer
Graduate
German-American programme
