Program Structure
The International Management Bachelor Program is rooted in foreign language competence. During the course of
study English is the primary language used in the classroom and workplace. In
addition students are required to study one or more additional foreign languages,
(Spanish, Italian, French, etc.) in each of the first three semesters. Since up
to 50% of the participants in the program are foreign students, their integration
into the program is supported through German language courses offered on three
semesters.
The Bachelor program is a seven-semester program that includes both theoretical and practical training:
Semesters 1 and 2:
In the first year particular emphasis is placed on teamwork, presentation skills, information technology, business methods and foreign language acquisition. The first two semesters also cover the functional areas of business, (economics, marketing, accounting, etc.), and all courses are taught and tested completely in English with the exception of the foreign language electives. Foreign students are also required to take German language courses that span both semesters. (Students who have less than 12 months practical business experience are required to gain experience working as student interns for up to 14 weeks.) Semester 3:
The third semester is almost exclusively designed to cover the international aspects of the functional areas of business: accounting, economics, finance, business law, tax, and marketing. Information technology skills and foreign language acquisition are further emphasized. All of the courses are taught and examined in English with the exception of the foreign language elective. Foreign students are required to take a German language course. Semesters 4 and 5:
In the fourth (or fifth) semester the participants work as student interns either abroad or in an international capacity at a German company of their choosing. In addition to gaining business and foreign language skills, the internship helps the students with their career plans. They get first hand experience in a company or an industry where they may later wish to work. Graduates often find employment in the same organizations where they performed their internships.
In the fifth (or fourth) semester students study management at a partner university abroad. In addition to European universities, Deggendorf has partner programs with universities around the globe including Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S.A. This semester is designed to help broaden the students' management perspective and improve their understanding of foreign systems and cultures. Semesters 6 and 7:
In the final semesters students take capstone seminars and case study courses in the areas of international management, finance and economics, and managing across cultures. Plus the students select two upper level elective courses in one or more areas of emphasis (such as Services Management, Technical Business or Business Information Systems). Program structure back
In the first year particular emphasis is placed on teamwork, presentation skills, information technology, business methods and foreign language acquisition. The first two semesters also cover the functional areas of business, (economics, marketing, accounting, etc.), and all courses are taught and tested completely in English with the exception of the foreign language electives. Foreign students are also required to take German language courses that span both semesters. (Students who have less than 12 months practical business experience are required to gain experience working as student interns for up to 14 weeks.) Semester 3:
The third semester is almost exclusively designed to cover the international aspects of the functional areas of business: accounting, economics, finance, business law, tax, and marketing. Information technology skills and foreign language acquisition are further emphasized. All of the courses are taught and examined in English with the exception of the foreign language elective. Foreign students are required to take a German language course. Semesters 4 and 5:
In the fourth (or fifth) semester the participants work as student interns either abroad or in an international capacity at a German company of their choosing. In addition to gaining business and foreign language skills, the internship helps the students with their career plans. They get first hand experience in a company or an industry where they may later wish to work. Graduates often find employment in the same organizations where they performed their internships.
In the fifth (or fourth) semester students study management at a partner university abroad. In addition to European universities, Deggendorf has partner programs with universities around the globe including Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S.A. This semester is designed to help broaden the students' management perspective and improve their understanding of foreign systems and cultures. Semesters 6 and 7:
In the final semesters students take capstone seminars and case study courses in the areas of international management, finance and economics, and managing across cultures. Plus the students select two upper level elective courses in one or more areas of emphasis (such as Services Management, Technical Business or Business Information Systems). Program structure back
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