German-Irish programme (IPBS)
Students who choose the German-Irish programme study half of their time at Dublin City University (DCU) in Ireland and half at ESB Business School in Reutlingen. Whether the first half is spent at ESB Business School or at DCU depends on the personal preferences of the applicant and on their command of English. A work placement is completed in each country. Students who begin in Germany complete their work placements in the third and sixth semesters. Students who begin in Ireland complete their work placements in the fourth and sixth semesters.
Students begin their studies in Reutlingen
| 1st semester | Reutlingen |
| 2nd semester | Reutlingen |
| 3rd semester | Work placement Germany |
| 4th semester | Reutlingen |
| Summer | Voluntary internship |
| 5th semester | Dublin |
| 6th semester | Work placement Ireland |
| 7th semester | Dublin / thesis year |
| 8th semester | Dublin / thesis year |
Students begin their studies in Dublin
| 1st semester | Dublin |
| 2nd semester | Dublin |
| 3rd semester | Dublin |
| 4th semester | Shortened semester / work placement April-Sept Ireland |
| 5th semester | Reutlingen |
| 6th semester | Work placement Germany |
| 7th semester | Reutlingen / final year project |
| 8th semester | Reutlingen |
On successful completion of the four-year programme, graduates are awarded two international degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in International Management (ESB Business School)
- B.A. in European Business (DCU).
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 or sixth semester, instead of taking an internship in Germany.
"In Dublin City University, ESB Business School has found a dynamic and prestigious partner for international management training. And the City of Dublin is an experience not to be missed."
Prof. Dr. Julia Brüggemann
Programme Director
"For me, ESB Business School is much more than just the sum of the individual parts of a business school. ESB Business School offers a learning experience focussed on the things that are really important in a context which also provides ideal conditions for personal development."
Fabian Handte
Graduate
German-Irish Programme
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