ESB Business School

Programme structureProgramme contentProgramme objectivesAdditional degree opportunities (partner university)Additional Bachelor´s degreefrom Napier UniversityStudies at Napier8 th semesterUniversity8 th semesterBachelor of Sciencedegree from Reutlingen University7 th semester6 th semester5 th semester4 th semester3 rd semester2 nd semester1 st semesterPractical Thesis semesterStudies at partner universityMajorInternshipFoundation 3Foundation 2Foundation 1Additional Master´s degreefrom partner university9 th semesterStudies at partneruniversityStudies at partneruniversitye.g. Marketing & Strategy,Finance & Accounting, HRM & OrganizationStudents gain real international experience and asound knowledge of principles and practice of internationalmanagement.Contents of the programmePrinciples of ManagementEconomicsQuantitative Methods / ITBusiness LawBusiness Communication & LanguagesIntercultural CompetencesMarketingProject ManagementResearch Methods & ApplicationsFinancial and Managerial AccountingCorporate FinanceHuman Resource ManagementInternshipsInterdisciplinary StudiesMajors (Marketing & Strategy, Finance and Accounting,Human Resources & Organization)International study semester at partner universityBachelor ThesisTotal creditsMany courses are conducted in small, seminar-like groupsand student participation in class is strongly encouraged.All courses are taught from the perspective of an internationallyoperating enterprise by professors with manyyears of management experience. Workshops, case studies,seminars and research, guest lectures by professionalsfrom the world of international business, visits to leadinginternational companies, and close cooperation with anactive network of alumni, all guarantee that our programmeof study is closely in tune with the real world of globalbusiness.210››To prepare "high-potential" students for managementcareers in international companies››To enable students to gain expert knowledge in areas ofspecialization››To provide students with key business and languagemodules complemented by lectures in communication,business ethics and interdisciplinary educationPartner universitiesStudents in the International Business programme spendtheir international study semester(s) at one of our 50 internationalpartner universities:ArgentinaAustraliaBelgiumCanadaChileChinaCroatiaFinlandFranceGermanyHungaryIrelandMexicoRussiaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSwedenUnited KingdomUSAVietnamFurther information about our international partneruniversities can be found on our website:www.esb-business-school.de/ibAdmission procedureAll applicants to the International Business programmeare subject to a selection procedure designed to test theirsuitability and motivation.Prerequisites for application:››Formal university entrance qualifications››Letter of motivation››References and other career documentationThere are three phases in the selection procedure:1. Pre-selection: Applicants may be shortlisted for atest and interview according to: command of English,grades in examinations qualifying them for universityentrance, professional and international experience aswell as extracurricular activities.2. Selection interview and test: Candidates are interviewedand tested in English to assess their analyticalskills, personal suitability, interest in business andmotivation for this programme.3. Final selection: A final list of suitable candidates isdrawn up in order of precedence, based on the resultsof the shortlisting, test and interview procedure.Application deadlines:November 15th for summer intakeJune 1st for winter intakeFurther information and the application documents areavailable on our website: www.esb-business-school.de/ib