The International Business programme takes between seven and nine semesters. The duration depends on the path you choose in the course of your studies (some paths will be available for a defined number of students only).

You will spend the first three semesters at Reutlingen University. In the 4th and 7th semesters an internship in a company has to be completed. This offers students the opportunity to apply their theoretical business management knowledge in a real-life business environment and further develop their soft skills as well as to extend their comprehension of business issues and management tasks.

The IB degree programme provides a broad spectrum of expertise and methods in business studies and enables students to select a major subject in the 5th semester and whilst at partner universities - e.g. Marketing & Strategy, Finance & Accounting, HRM & Organization.

All elements of the programme have a strong international orientation. A strong emphasis is placed on soft skills, for example communication and presentation skills, intercultural competence and business ethics.

During your studies you can choose one of three study paths to complete the programme (see programme structure). Study path 1 means you acquire the Bachelor of Science after seven semesters from Reutlingen University. Study path 2 gives you the possibility to earn an additional bachelor's degree from a partner institution. Study path 3 means you acquire an additional master’s degree from a partner institution. (Path 2 and 3 are available for a defined number of students only.)

The IB programme prepares students for successful international management careers.

The programme consists of four components:

1. International Business
   Quantitative methods, economics, law, finance, taxes, management, marketing, interdisciplinary, economic analysis and studies
2. Majors : Finance & Accounting, Marketing & Strategy, HRM & Organization
3. International orientation and practical experience
   Active participation in project work, presentations, studies, languages, internship, study abroad, ability to work in an intercultural team
4. Key qualifications
   Method and social competence, personality development, methodical feedback, ability to communicate and work in a team.

• Information Processing & Quantitative Methods
• Business Environment
• Finance, Accounting, Taxation
• Management
• Marketing                                                                                          
• Interdisciplinary Business Studies
• Business Languages
• Majors
• Electives at partner universities
• Modules in second and/or third study semester abroad

At the end of their studies students will have acquired competences in the following areas: 

• Business Know-how
• Personal Development
• Personal Skills

Further information is presented in the programme, course and syllabus guide.

Business English is the first compulsory foreign language. German students then choose between Spanish or French as a second compulsory foreign language, for international students German is the second foreign language. Upon availability, courses in additional foreign languages can be taken (Russian, Spanish, French or Italian) but a fee will be charged for these. At Reutlingen University the language of instruction is English. Some subjects e.g. Accounting, Taxation or Law will be offered in German as well. Knowledge of German is not a prerequisite to apply for this course.