Information about the degree programme

Name of degree programme  International Business Administration
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework  Bachelor (1. cycle)
Qualification awarded  Bachelor of Arts in Business, BA
Field of study (ISCED-F Code)  0413 – Management and administration
Mode of study  Full-time
Length of programme  6 semester
Number of credits  180 ECTS
Language of instructionGerman, Specialisations in the 4. and 5. semester in English
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  • Compulsory semester abroad in the 4. or 5. semester
  • Optional: work placement abroad in the 6. semester
 
Work placement  Compulsory internship (12 weeks) in the 6. semester
Academic calendar  View the academic calendar
Examination regulations and grading scale  View the examination regulations and grading scale
Final examination  Oral bachelor's examination  
CostsNo tuition fees, student union fee Euro 20,70/semester           
Commencing studies  September
Specific admission requirements  General university entrance qualification or equivalent qualification (for details view the specific admission requirements)  
Application  Apply now - deadline for application for the winter semester: 15. May

What does the International Business Administration programme have to offer?

  • Do you hope to make all the right moves in a company?
  • Do you want to get to know the world of your future career and gain international experience?
  • Do you want your studies to include work with the latest management skills and be taught by lecturers from around the world?
  • Do you want to be a part of the decisions about your study programme content, pick your own area of specialisation, acquire knowledge and develop skills that will prepare you for the challenges of international corporate reality?
  • Do you hope to improve your language skills?
  • Do you wish to study in Vorarlberg, where attractive jobs await you, but also complete a part of your studies in another country?
  • Do you hope to study in Vorarlberg because you are anchored here but still want to get to know the rest of the world?

If you can clearly answer "yes" to these questions, then the International Business Administration bachelor's degree programme is perfect for you!

In six exciting but also challenging semesters at Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FH Vorarlberg), you can acquire the foundations to be able to follow your planned career path.

The programme provides you with a solid education in the fundamentals of business administration and offers you a range of opportunities for personal development:

  • The chance to acquire indispensable social and intercultural skills
  • Study specialisations that you choose
  • The opportunity to develop individual potential through numerous electives
  • The chance to sharpen your personal profile through a unique combination of courses

Benefit from attractive areas of specialisation, experiences abroad and real-life project workshops!

Collaboration with research

Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FH Vorarlberg) is one of the most research-intensive universities of applied sciences in Austria. Studies and research are closely linked at FH Vorarlberg. 

The International Business Administration degree programme supports you already during your studies to have access to research and development. The courses are designed to be closely linked to the field of research.

Contact Persons International Business full-time BA

Andrea Ammann
Bachelor‘s Degree Programme International Business, Programme Administrator

+43 5572 792 5404
business-bachelor@fhv.at

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Sabina Duelli
Bachelor‘s Degree Programme International Business, Programme Administrator

+43 5572 792 5400
business-bachelor@fhv.at

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Prof. (FH) Dr. Martin Hebertinger
Bachelor‘s Degree Programme International Business, Programme Director, Senior Lecturer

+43 5572 792 5401
business-bachelor@fhv.at

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Do you need further advice? We are pleased to answer your questions and give you further information personally.

Service Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Friday 9:00 to 11.30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
(or individual appointment)