Bachelor's degree
International Business
In the Bachelor’s degree programme in International Business, you will acquire a sound grounding in business administration – from supply chain management and finance through to human resources and marketing – and combine this with topics such as sustainable development and global markets. Thanks to the programme’s close links with Vorarlberg’s export-oriented economy, you will be ideally prepared for positions of responsibility in an international environment.
Facts
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Degreee: Bachelor of Arts in Business (BA) |
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Format: full-time | part-time |
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Duration: 6 semesters | 180 ECTS |
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Language: German (B2) | English (B2) |
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Study abroad: Compulsory |
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Costs: Currently no tuition fee |
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Programme start: 1st September |
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Application start: 15th November |
Why International Business at FHV?
Work experience with leading companies
Collaborate with international companies and global market leaders from the region on projects, work placements and field trips.
International Perspectives
Develop your intercultural skills through a semester abroad or shorter study trips, and learn from lecturers from all over the world.
A Focus on Future Issues
Explore AI, sustainability and other economic issues that will shape businesses in the future.
Future Skills
Develop your entrepreneurial mindset and communication skills so that you can act quickly and responsibly in a dynamic working environment.
On this degree programme, you will learn to
- analyse business models
- understand value chains
- optimise business processes
- understand international markets
- develop marketing strategies
- make financial decisions
- analyse companies
- manage projects
The detailed curriculum will follow shortly.
Testimonials and practical examples from their studies
Your career opportunities
Jobs in the following areas
- Controlling and Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing and Sales
- IT and Digitalisation
- Purchasing, Production and Logistics
Further study at home and abroad
Master’s degree at the FHV:
- International Management & Leadership
- International Business Administration | Specialisation: People, Organisation & Transformation
- International Business Administration | Specialisation: Marketing, Sales & Innovation
- International Business Administration | Specialisation: Accounting, Controlling & Finance
Admission, application and recognition
The Bachelor’s degree programme International Business Administration requires the following qualifications or competencies:
- a general university entrance qualification, or
- a relevant professional qualification with supplementary examinations.
A relevant professional qualification for this degree programme includes the completion of any apprenticeship or vocational secondary school programme with a training duration of at least three years, or a comparable vocational qualification in terms of scope and level of requirements, provided that the curriculum includes business or commercial training components.
The relevance of the qualification is determined by the programme director. Applicants with a relevant professional qualification must successfully complete the supplementary examinations at FHV.
For admission, proof of language proficiency at level B2 in both German and English (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.
The application deadlines at FHV are as follows:
Application deadline I - 15 November to 1 March
Apply by 1 March and benefit from early admission.
Application deadline II - 31 May
You can apply for all degree programmes by 31 May.
Application deadline III - 15 August
Some degree programmes still have places available until 15 August.
Note: The application deadline for applicants from third countries (non-EU or non-EEA, with the exception of Switzerland) is 1 March.
Two steps to your desired degree programme at FHV:
Step 1:
Evaluation of your complete application documents, your previous education and experience.
Step 2:
In a personal admission interview, we will learn more about you, your goals and your motivation for studying.
Note: Based on your application documents and previous professional experience, a direct offer of admission may be made after Step 1.
Special regulations: As a graduate of a vocational secondary school (HTL, HAK), individual courses may be credited to you individually during your studies. You can obtain details about this in a meeting with the programme director.
Why FHV?
Practice-oriented
Combining theory and practice from day one
Personal
Small study groups and individual support
Interdisciplinary
Developing solutions together across disciplines
International
100+ partner universities and membership of RUN-EU ▷ More
Future Skills
Combining subject knowledge with essential future skills ▷ More
Frequently asked questions
Yes.
- For the part-time programme, we recommend an 80 per cent workload.
- For the full-time programme, students may undertake work alongside their studies, subject to their timetable.
For the part-time programme:
- Generally on Fridays from 1.00 pm and on Saturdays from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Additionally, up to 6 days of on-campus attendance during the week per semester are possible
For the full-time programme:
- Usually Monday to Friday between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm
- The course comprises approximately 20–21 teaching units per week
Study abroad:
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A semester abroad is possible in the 4th or 5th semester (depending on the availability of places at partner universities)
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Short-term stays abroad, e.g. as part of the RUN-EU programme, are possible
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Study trip (currently to India or South Africa, 2 weeks) is compulsory in the 3rd or 4th semester
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Professional placement abroad possible in the 6th semester
A period of study abroad is a compulsory component of the Bachelor’s degree programme in International Business Administration.
Internship:
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Compulsory professional internship (12 weeks) in the 6th semester
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Credit may be awarded for relevant professional experience
Yes, on the Bachelor’s degree programme in International Business, it is possible to undertake a double degree with a partner university. This involves studying at two universities in different countries and, upon successful completion, obtaining two academic qualifications. In this way, you gain international study experience and enhance your career prospects on the international job market.
The KSW, the Chamber of Tax Advisers and Auditors, is the umbrella organisation for tax advisers and auditors in Austria. Its members are specialists in tax consultancy, auditing, bookkeeping and financial statements.
The FHV offers students on the Bachelor’s degree programme in International Business Administration and the Master’s degree programme in Business Administration – specialising in Accounting, Controlling and Finance – a thorough education that provides a solid foundation for a career in tax consultancy and auditing.
- Successfully complete all courses in the curriculum (Exam regulations and grading system).
- Receive a passing grade for the Bachelor's thesis.
Upon successful completion of the degree, you will be awarded the academic title Bachelor of Arts in Business, BA.
- Qualification level according to the national and European Qualifications Frameworks: Bachelor (first cycle)
- Field of study according to ISCED-F: Code 0413
Do you still have questions about the study programme?
For a personal consultation, please contact us directly:
| Tuesday to Thursday | 9:00 - 12:00 am |
or individual appointment (also possible online)
