Bachelor's in International Business Administration (BIBA) WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

Courses are held in English or in a bilingual track (English 70% and German 30%).

WHU's Bachelor's programme in International Business Administration addresses qualified, committed students from around the world. Offering a unique blend of a broad-based curriculum, practical experience, and international exposure, the programme equips students with the professional skills and comprehensive mindset needed to thrive in today's changing world. The study of at least one language, an integrated semester abroad at one of our partner universities worldwide, and an internship abroad are fundamental elements of the programme.
Students acquire a complete set of tools to tackle complex business challenges competently, on the basis of a solid academic and scientific foundation. At the same time, the programme fosters practical experience by covering real-world situations. Students complete two internships, during which they apply their acquired knowledge in a company setting.

Our application portal is open from October to May every year.
For more information, please visit our website.

Tuition fee per year: 18,100 EUR (9,050 EUR per semester)*

*Tuition fees for 2025, subject to change

Our Bachelor's programme in International Business Administration combines different modules. In the first semesters, these include:

• Core courses of Business Administration and Economics
• Core modules in Business Studies (Organisational Behaviour, Finance, Marketing, and Sales)
• Quantitative Methods (Mathematics and Statistics)
• Language and Intercultural Competence
• Foundations of Law

By dividing the students into small groups for the completion of their core courses, we ensure excellent student support.

Languages:
Language courses are an integral part of the curriculum. Students choose at least one language from the following options:

• Chinese
• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Spanish

Language courses are taught exclusively by native speakers. The course size varies from six to a maximum of fourteen students.

Elective courses:
Students elect their elective courses at the beginning of the fourth semester. The course size varies between 20 and 30 students. These specialisations run across all fields of management.

The "General Studies" module demands outside-the-box thinking:
WHU's "General Studies" module offers courses from philosophy, and engineering to history, culture and politics. It also focuses on important historical events and cultural/technological change. All in all, they enable students to think outside the economic box.

The "Ethics and Sustainability" module focuses on ethical questions concerning individual behaviour, the influence of emotions on the human decision making process, basic philosophical questions of the present, and conflict behaviour. Learning strategies and methods are addressed.

Research-oriented courses allow for a different focus:
This module offers econometrics, market research methods, and seminars in the areas of accounting and controlling, economics, finance, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing and sales, as well as strategy and organisation and supply chain management. Students choose four courses from four different areas.

Optional additional courses:
Students can choose a second language, courses in business law (usually taught in German), or various courses out of the field of general studies.

Daily interaction with international exchange students

Our students complete two internships (each with a minimum duration of four weeks). The first internship takes place during the summer break between the second and third semesters, and the second internship takes place between the fourth and fifth semesters. Our Career Center team will assist you in finding an appropriate internship and help you build your professional network starting from day one. One of the internships has to be completed abroad, giving our students the opportunity to experience the international job market on their own.

Yes, but not specified

Tuition fee per year: 18,100 EUR (9,050 EUR per semester)*

*Tuition fees for 2025, subject to change

None

Approx. 900 EUR per month

• Secondary school diploma or higher education qualification equivalent
• Letter of motivation and CV
• Proof of English proficiency (see below)
• Internship of six weeks, or equivalent practical experience prior to the beginning of the programme
• Successful participation in the WHU admission round

Unless your secondary school studies have been completed at an English-taught school, you need to provide proof of your English language skills.

WHU accepts the following tests and results:

• TOEFL iBT: You will need a minimum score of 95. Note: Our TOEFL code is 0682. The minimum score is based on the official score, not on the "myBest scores".
• TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition: You will need a minimum score of 95.
• Institutional TOEFL (ITP): You will need a minimum score of 587.
• IELTS (Academic Module): You will need a minimum score of 6.5.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced Certificate: You will need a minimum C grade.

Our application portal is open from October to May every year.
For more information, please visit our website.

We welcome every qualified applicant who demonstrates outstanding cognitive and personal skills, regardless of their social and economic background. WHU offers a wide variety of financing options to ensure that every student who has been offered admission can indeed complete the study programme. Details can be found on our website.

Access to various career events to encourage networking with company representatives and alumni

Rent ranges from 250 to 650 EUR, including utilities.
Most students choose to live near the campus, taking advantage of the proximity to lectures and the opportunity to get together at any time.
We offer extra support in finding accommodation for our international students with our own on-site housing office.
WHU students can access details of available apartments via our online forum for incoming students.
An overview of the various types of accommodation is available here.

The Career Center of the university is the interface between WHU and its students. It initiates contact with companies, organises numerous career activities and maintains contact with alumni. Through its extensive network, the Career Center provides support during the search for internships in Germany and abroad as well as for the start of your career upon graduation. Services include:

• Career counselling and training
• Presentations, workshops, and career fairs
• Job databases and newsletters
• Online resume database and on-campus recruiting
• Links to the WHU alumni network

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is an internationally oriented and privately funded European Business School based in Vallendar with a second campus in Düsseldorf. Founded in 1984, WHU is now one of the most renowned German business schools with an outstanding national and international reputation. This excellent standard has been certified by accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and FIBAA as well as through leading positions in national and international rankings. WHU students profit from a large international network of partner universities, companies, and alumni.

WHU has two campuses. One campus is located in Vallendar, a small town along the romantic riverside of the Rhine, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and another campus is located in Düsseldorf, one of the liveliest cities in Germany and a vibrant hub for companies and the media. Both the Vallendar campus and the Düsseldorf campus share the same "WHU Spirit" of mutual trust, support, and respect that will make you feel at home. With students and faculty from multiple countries, WHU offers a truly international study environment.
The Bachelor's programme is taught at our campus in Vallendar.