ESB Business School

Welcome …"The highly international focus of the IB programmecomplements the outstanding qualityand practical relevance of its courses. It isthe perfect way to start a global career, givingstudents a choice of paths for their owndevelopment. The team spirit of IB students isalso very impressive: you will get to know manyinteresting and highly motivated people fromall over the world."Nils LuepkesIB student, 6 th semesterKey factsAdmissionrequirementsAdmission procedureApplication deadlineStart of programmeLength of programmeSemesters abroadContactESB Business School, Reutlingen UniversityIB Student ServicesAlteburgstraße 150, 72762 ReutlingenTelephone +49 (0)7121 271-6001Fax +49 (0)7121 271-6022bsc.ib@reutlingen-university.dewww.esb-business-school.de/ibFormal qualification for university entranceand a good command of EnglishWritten application, test and interview inEnglishNovember 15th for summer intakeJune 1st for winter intakeWinter semester and summer semester7 semesters,1-2 additional semesters optional1 international study semester mandatory,1-2 additional study semesters optional,plus international internshipsIntake numbers 140 per year (70 German students and 70international students)Degrees awardedTuition and feesBachelor of Science from ReutlingenUniversity + additional Bachelor´s orMaster´s/MBA degree optional for definednumber of studentsNo tuition fees for semesters in Reutlingenand normal exchange semesters.Administration fee of 101,50 € per semester.For MBA or Master's programmes atinternational partner universities, tuitionfees range between 10,000 and 40,000 €depending on the partner university.Date: May 2012BACHELOR OF SCIENCEBSc International BusinessKey information about the degree programmeMember ofThe possibility of combining different options (e.g. majors,degree opportunities) within the International Business(IB) programme is unique in Germany. The programmeprepares students for management careers in internationalcompanies and organisations. It provides studentswith a wide-ranging knowledge and understanding ofbusiness activities and methods.70 of the 140 places available each year are allocated tointernational students. Students earn a Bachelor ofScience (BSc) degree from Reutlingen University. On top,a defined number of students will have the opportunity toearn a second bachelor´s degree or an additionalmaster´s/MBA degree from one of our partner universities.In the 5 th semester participants choose a major in subjectslike Marketing & Strategy, Finance & Accounting orHuman Resource Management & Organization. The 6 thsemester is the international study semester and spent atone of our renowned partner universities. Apart from theforeign language classes, all courses are taught inEnglish. Certain courses (e.g. Business Law) will also beoffered in German.Obligatory internships give students the opportunity tobuild on the business knowledge and soft skills acquiredduring their studies. Many IB students seize the opportunityto gather additional international experience indifferent countries around the globe during their internships.During the practical thesis semester studentscomplete their bachelor´s thesis in co-operation with oneof our corporate partners. This gives our students theopportunity to further deepen their practical experience.Graduates of the International Business programmeare in great demand from international enterprises whooffer them outstanding career opportunities.

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