
BSc in Business Administration (International Management)
Hamburg, Germany
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jul 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,800 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 15 July for EU applicants
** standard track: EUR 6,800 / intensive track: EUR 7,290
Introduction
Transforming the World Through Responsible Leadership
Are you passionate about pursuing an international career? Then KLU is the right place for you and our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration offers the perfect foundation. From day one, you’ll dive into hands-on learning with case studies, real-world projects, business simulations, and exciting excursions. Plus, you’ll gain valuable experience through internships, a seamlessly integrated semester abroad, and regular interactions with industry professionals – all of which are designed to optimally prepare you for the global business world.
Here, each student is treated as an individual and part of a supportive, close-knit community where you’ll have the chance to leave your mark. Your professor is not only your teacher, but at the same time the coach at your side, helping you to excel. You will grow not only as a student, but as a future leader, gaining access to an extensive global network that will support you throughout your life. In line with KLU’s international mindset, all courses are taught in English.
Study International Management
Make Your Mark in the Global Business World
You’re interested in the big picture? You want to understand how everything is connected, and to shape products and processes internationally? Then completing your Bachelor’s in Business Administration with us is the right choice. And with the profile “International Management” you’ll be perfectly equipped for a career in a globalized world.
As the world becomes increasingly connected, the need for international expertise continues to grow. The products we use on a daily basis often come from across the globe, and companies need skilled professionals to navigate this global economy. In fact, Germany alone exports over a trillion euros worth of goods every year! Businesses in this fast-paced environment rely on managers who can handle international transactions in marketing, finance, accounting, logistics, and communication. These professionals build the bridges between companies and global markets, ensuring seamless operations worldwide.
Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is the perfect foundation for launching your international career.
Interested in learning more about our Bachelor in Business Administration? Visit the main program page for detailed information.
Dive right in with classes on:
- Chinese, Spanish or German
- Empirical Research Methods
- International Finance
- Intercultural Communication and Management
- Consumer Behavior
- International Financial Accounting
Get ready for a global career:
- Learn how to effectively work with diverse teams in international organizations.
- Communicate fluently in a foreign language and gain valuable intercultural skills.
- Apply business ethics to your everyday work and decision-making.
- Collect, analyze and report data to drive actionable insights.
- Base your strategic decisions on clear, measurable KPIs.
- Learn about international accounting standards and use them to assess the performance of global companies.
- Understand the global monetary and financial systems and their critical role in today’s business world.
KLU's Operations Mindset:
Building on our heritage in logistics, all our programs foster the unique KLU Operations Mindset. This mindset embodies several core principles that will make you ready to tackle any challenge up the road. You’ll be combining academic excellence with a hands-on approach. You will learn to work systematically and data-driven managing details while maintaining a strategic view. You will be ready, to be a sustainable and responsible contemporary leader, no matter in which sector or function.
You want to discover the world?
Embark on an unforgettable journey by choosing from over 60 renowned partner institutions worldwide.
- Broaden your horizons with new courses at another university abroad.
- Experience new cultures firsthand and engage in activities you’ve never imagined.
- Forge lasting friendships with students from all corners of the globe.
- Enhance your language skills in your free time (all courses are taught in English).
- Enjoy a life-changing experience that will make your time as a student truly unique and memorable.
Curious how to make the most of your time abroad? Check out our blog post: 5 Keys to Maximize Your International Experience.
Interested? Just contact us at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you and help you get started!
Check out our Summer Open Day, and other events to get a taste of what studying with us is like!
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships
At KLU, we’re committed to helping you achieve your academic goals with a range of scholarships:
- We offer a limited number of merit-based and need-based scholarships.
- Sports scholarships are available for German and international top-athletes.
- Students with grants from gifted education institutions (Begabtenförderwerke) can apply for a full tuition fee waiver.
- We proudly offer support to students from refugee communities in Hamburg.
Be sure to check out the specific criteria for each scholarship and see which opportunities are the best fit for you!
Brain Capital: A Smarter Way to Finance Your Studies
Brain Capital offers an innovative tuition financing option that allows you to defer tuition fees partially or fully during your studies at KLU. Instead of paying tuition every semester, you’ll make income-based payments after you graduate, with the total amount based on your earnings. This solidarity-based model means that higher earners contribute more, while those with lower incomes pay less. Rest assured, there are caps on both the annual and total payments (approximately double the tuition fee, adjusted for inflation).
Want to learn more? Check out our blog post: Brain Capital: The solidary Financing That Believes in Your Potential
Financing Plans
Various loan plans are available to help cover living expenses, primarily for German and EU nationals. Students from other countries may be eligible if they have a German Abitur and permanent residency in Germany.
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Courses in management/economics, and personal skills
- Two profile lines: human and environment or data and systems
- Four profiles: international management, sustainable management, supply chain management or digital management and innovation
- Optional intensive track with a higher workload and additional practical training
- Exchange semesters with partner universities, more information at International Office page
- Three-month internship
- Bachelor’s thesis (3 months)
Courses:
Consumer Behavior
Corporate Finance
Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
Corporate Strategy and Internationalization
Data Analytics and Visualization
Deep Dive Business Challenge
Digital Economy
Empirical Research Methods
Fundamentals of Accounting
Fundamentals of Management and Strategy
Human Resource Management
Innovation and New Business Ventures
Intercultural Communication and Management
International Business Law
International Finance
International Financial Accounting
Introduction to Digital Management
Inventory and Warehouse Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Macroeconomics
Management Science
Marketing
Mathematics for Business and Economics
Microeconomics
Nonprofit Management
Operations Management
Process Analytics and Automation
Programming with Python
Seminar
Statistics
Supply Chain Strategy
Sustainable New Product Design and Design Thinking
Sustainable Supply Chains
Transportation Management
International Management Specialization
Dive right in with classes on:
- Chinese, Spanish or German
- Empirical Research Methods
- International Finance
- Intercultural Communication and Management
- Consumer Behavior
- International Financial Accounting
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Prepare for a Job With Purpose
At KLU, we’re here to help you launch a successful career with a full range of services designed to give you the competitive edge:
- Pursue and manage your professional goals with our unique systematic and strategic Career Skills Course.
- Benefit from 1:1 consultations with our professional career coaches.
- Learn from high-profile industry professionals in practice-oriented guest lectures.
- Take advantage of exclusive networking opportunities and participate in on-campus recruiting events.
- Connect with alumni through Alumni career talks and our alumni portal.
- Access exclusive internship and job offers.
- Showcase your skills in our annual CV book, which is sent to top employers before graduation.
And the best part? All of these career services are fully integrated into your curriculum!
KLU’s Career Services provide valuable resources and opportunities to connect with top companies and organizations in the field.
Let us help you achieve your career goals and reach new heights!