International Management Double Degree (IMX) – BSc
One programme, two degrees
Study in Germany and a partner country of your choice. After eight successful semesters, you will then obtain the equivalent degree from the partner university in addition to the Bachelor of Science in International Management.
X-change
Fully integrated double degree programme with worldwide university partnershipsX-perience
In-depth intercultural experience via two years of studies and internship at a partner university abroadX-tend
You can't get more international than this: Experience at two universities, in up to three countries and with up to four languages
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12 countries, 1 programme
With the IMX degree programme, you combine an international education, the best teaching methods and intercultural exchange. By choosing your degree programme, you choose a foreign language, study at renowned universities in two countries and start your career with two degrees.
Structure and contents
In the International Management Double Degree (IMX) programme, you study for two years in Germany and two years in the country of your partner university. You can choose from twelve countries with renowned universities. You can start your studies in Reutlingen or abroad. You will then change your place of study in the 5th semester.
The curricula at ESB Business School and the partner universities are coordinated in detail. You will not miss out on any content as a result of the change.
In eight semesters, you will acquire sound economic and diverse intercultural know-how.
You will study in small, multinational groups. Joint exercises and in-depth studies complement your lectures.
Core areas in the programme
Compulsory modules teach the essential basics of business administration.
- Introduction to Business Administration
- Introduction to Finance and Accounting
- Marketing and Market Research
- Organisation Development
- Introduction to the fields of economics and law
- Managerial Skills
- Human resources management
- International Accounting
- International Studies
- Business Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Data Analysis and Management Information Systems
- Business Ethics
You can focus on some core areas with your choice of electives.
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Globalisation
- Entrepreneurship
- Holistic Management
- and more
You will gain valuable practical experience in each of the integrated internship semesters. In addition, you can complete a voluntary internship in a third country to further sharpen your international profile.
After successfully completing your studies, you will receive a Bachelor of Science in International Management from Reutlingen University and a comparable degree from your partner university.
You will receive 240 ECTS credits and thus fulfill the admission requirements for all advanced master's and many doctoral programs worldwide.
The International Management Double Degree (IMX) offers the following study programmes
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In the German-Brazilian programme, you will study half at ESB Business School in Reutlingen and half at the Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (EAESP) at the Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV). The business school, which has been in existence since 1944, enjoys an excellent reputation in Brazil and is regarded as a training ground for future top managers. In the field of economics, the triple-accredited FGV EAESP is one of the most important universities in South America.
The programme is conducted in German and English in Reutlingen and in Portuguese and English at FGV EAESP. Students interested in the German-Brazilian programme ideally have a solid knowledge of Portuguese. Alternatively, you can also demonstrate very good Spanish skills, which are tested in an oral language exam. During the first half of your studies at ESB Business School, you will acquire a compulsory knowledge of Portuguese.
China is the world's largest economy and Germany's most important trading partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Young professionals who not only have specialist knowledge but also understand the language and culture of both countries are urgently sought after. With the double degree from ESB Business School and the renowned University of Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, you will acquire precisely these skills.
First, you will study for two years at ESB Business School in Reutlingen. Several courses in Chinese prepare you for your stay in China. In the 5th semester, you will devote yourself exclusively to the Chinese language and culture at UIBE. If you already have sufficient language skills, you can skip the intermediate year.
In the German-Dutch programme, you will spend half of your studies at the Avans School of International Studies in Breda and half at the ESB Business School in Reutlingen. The Avans School has an outstandingly well-equipped campus and has been awarded the premium seal of the FIBAA.
The language of instruction in Breda is English.
In the German-English programme, you will study half at Lancaster University Management School in the UK and half at ESB Business School.
Lancaster University is a "young" university. In its history of just 50 years, it has risen to become one of the leading institutions in the UK and is ranked among the TOP 100 worldwide.
Due to a structural and operational reorganisation of all British universities, our partner university, Lancaster University, has asked us to refrain from accepting new students for the 2026/27 winter semester. The partner university has indicated that it intends to resume the joint double degree programme as soon as possible. Students who are already enrolled are not affected.
The place where you start your studies is determined in the entrance examination, depending on your language level.
Those who start in Reutlingen complete an internship in Germany in the third semester and an internship in the UK in the sixth semester.
Those who start in Lancaster complete a short internship in the UK between the second and third semesters during the summer and a five-month internship in Germany in the sixth semester.
Degrees
After eight successful semesters you will receive two degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in International Management at Hochschule Reutlingen (ESB Business School)
Bsc (Hons) International Business Management at Lancaster University
The partner institution is a member in the IPBS Network.
In the Franco-German program, you will study half at NEOMA Business School (Reims campus) in France and half at ESB Business School in Reutlingen. The place where you start your studies will be determined in the entrance examination, and depends on your language level.
Degrees
After eight successful semesters you will receive two degrees:
Bachelor of Science in International Management at Hochschule Reutlingen (ESB Business School)
Bachelor International Business Management der NEOMA (CESEM)
Sponsorship
The Franco-German University (DFH) supports all students in this programme with a mobility scholarship and awards graduates a separate certificate of completion.
The partner institution is a member in the IPBS Network.
In the German-Irish program, you will study half at the DCU Business School in Dublin and half at the ESB Business School in Reutlingen. DCU is regarded as the most innovative university in Ireland and has repeatedly been voted among the "Top 50 under 50" in the worldwide QS Ranking index.
Degrees
After eight successful semesters you will receive two degrees:
Bachelor of Science in International Management at Hochschule Reutlingen (ESB Business School)
BA in Global Business (Honours) at Dublin City University (DCU).
The partner institution is a member in the IPBS Network.
In the German-Italian program, you will study half at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Piacenza and half at the ESB Business School in Reutlingen.
Piacenza is located in one of Italy’s economically strongest regions, close to Milan and Turin.
The place where you start your studies depends on the language level achieved in the entrance examination and is determined by the selection committee.
Depending on where you start your studies, you will complete your internships in the third and eighth semesters, or in a shortened fourth semester and in the sixth semester.
After eight successful semesters, you will receive the following degrees:
Bachelor of Science in International Management at Hochschule Reutlingen (ESB Business School)
Laurea di primo livello in Economia Aziendale and the Master Universitario di 1° livello in International Management from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Piacenza).
The partner institution is a member in the IPBS Network.
In the German-Mexican programme, you will study half at ESB Business School in Reutlingen and half at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) in Puebla.
The UDLAP campus is located in a large, beautiful park. Dormitories and sports facilities are integrated as well as very well equipped lecture halls and libraries.
Degrees
After eight successful semesters you will receive two degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in International Management at Hochschule Reutlingen (ESB Business School)
Bachelor of International Business Administration (Puebla)
The partner institution is a member in the IPBS Network.
It all starts with your application for a place in the International Management Double Degree in the German-North American program.
After your admission, you will first study for two years at ESB Business School in Reutlingen. This is followed by two additional years at one of our North American partner universities (all AACSB accredited):
- North Carolina State University – NSCU (Raleigh, NC, USA)
- Elon University (Elon, NC, USA)
- Brock University (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)
You will find out which is your partner university at the beginning of your studies.
Degrees
After eight successful semesters, you will receive the Bachelor of Science International Management from Reutlingen University as well as the degree from your partner university:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Raleigh)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Elon)
- Bachelor of Business Administration - Co-op International (St. Catharines, Canada)
The partner institutions are members of the IPBS Network.
Germany has been Poland's most important trading partner for many years. The European Community is providing sustained support for this development. In a European comparison, Poland's economic growth continues to be very high. Companies on both sides of the Oder and Neisse rivers are therefore increasingly looking for qualified executives who speak Polish and German as well as English and understand the special features of both cultures and economies.
If you choose the German-Polish programme, you will study half at one of the oldest universities in Europe, the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, and half at ESB Business School in Reutlingen.
The place where you start your studies depends on the language level achieved in the entrance examination and is determined by the selection committee. If you start your studies in Reutlingen, your Polish language skills will be specifically promoted so that you will be very well prepared for Polish classes when you transfer to the Jagiellonian.
In the German-Spanish programme, you will study half at the renowned ICADE at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid and half at the ESB Business School in Reutlingen. You will be studying at two of the highest ranked universities in their respective countries.
Degrees
After eight successful semesters you will receive two degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in International Management at Hochschule Reutlingen (ESB Business School)
- Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas, Mención Internacional
The partner institution is a member in the IPBS Network.
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And after your studies?
As an IMX graduate, you will have 240 ECTS credits, a degree from Reutlingen University as well as a degree from your international partner university - and plenty of opportunities.
Start your own business
Do you love hands-on work and want to create something new? With the skills you have acquired in your studies, you have the best prerequisites for successfully founding a company.
Study at Master’s level
Complement your double degree with a one-year Master's programme at an international university (London, Paris, Oxford, etc.)
Work in academia
Embark on an academic career. With a doctorate, you lay the foundations for your own research career or for ambitious tasks in business.
ESB Alumni share their experiences
My years at ESB were filled with challenges, growth, and friendships that will last a lifetime. As a pioneer in the Brazilian link, I realized that success is rooted in collaboration, resilience, and an understanding of the world beyond borders.
Constanze Ulreich
Chief of Staff @ Pausder Ventures GmbH
Graduated in 2021
Studying at ESB wasn’t just about gaining knowledge - it was about nurturing a mindset for lifelong learning and growth. The adaptability and teamwork I honed during those years remain my compass in navigating a rapidly changing world.
Katharina Herzog
Senior Vice President Group Finance & Tax @ HUGO BOSS AG,
International Management Double Degree German-Spanish, 2002
The international spirit stayed with me from my first day at ESB until today!
Dr. René Schmutzler
Partner @ McKinsey & Company,
International Management Double Degree German-English, 2010
The multi-faceted studies in the IMX programmes at ESB Business School clearly stand out due to their internationality, practical relevance and focus on social skills. These are precisely the competencies we expect when recruiting.
Christine Mareen Rupp
General manager, IBM Consulting DACH and managing director, IBM Deutschland GmbH
International Management Double Degree Franco-German, 1999
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