Bachelor's degree in International Economics (International Business & Economics) BSc

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Innsbruck

Program Overview

The International Economics (International Business & Economics) BSc at the University of Innsbruck is perfect if you're excited about how global markets, trade, and businesses really work—it's a full-time, 6-semester program blending German and English to build your skills for international careers. You'll dive into economics and business with a mandatory semester abroad at a top partner university, plus options like internships and foreign languages (Italian, French, or Spanish), making it ideal for curious students ready to tackle real-world problems in multinational companies or organizations.

Curriculum Structure
First Year
You'll kick off with a strong foundation in core concepts, starting with the Compulsory Module: Introduction to Business and Economics, which covers central ideas in business administration like management concepts and sustainability-focused problem-solving. Right after, the Compulsory Module: Introduction to the Global Economy dives into global trade, services, investments, value chains, trade policy, the WTO, and multinational enterprises—giving you a clear view of how the world economy shapes business from day one.

Second and Third Years
Building on basics, you'll explore advanced business tools and financial know-how, including modules on financial interrelationships, cash flow evaluation, and key instruments for investment and financing decisions. This phase sharpens your analytical edge with qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze economic problems, all while prepping for your compulsory semester abroad where you'll master country-specific economics and management.

Fourth through Sixth Years
The later years ramp up with specialized international focus, tackling Compulsory Module 16: International Economics: International Trade Theory and Policy and Compulsory Module 17: International Economics: Monetary Foreign Trade Theory and International Institutions, plus a capstone Seminar with Bachelor’s Thesis to hone independent research. You'll wrap up ready to apply theory to practice, with electives like internships boosting your resume for global roles.

Focus Areas
Trade theory, global value chains, multinational enterprises, monetary policy, international institutions, and country-specific economics during your mandatory abroad semester.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates gain problem-solving skills using scientific methods in international business and economics, the ability to analyze data for practical global issues, lead teams responsibly, and pursue master's studies or roles in management, marketing, HR, finance, or startups.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This BSc from the Faculties of Business and Management and Economics and Statistics meets rigorous standards for professional prep in social and economic sciences, qualifying you for lower management in international firms, non-profits, or public sectors—backed by 180 ECTS credits and empirical data skills.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
University of Innsbruck grads excel in diverse fields like commerce, consulting, and policy; graduate tracking shows strong entry into international companies, with the program's international focus boosting employability in global markets.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In the International Economics (International Business & Economics) BSc at the University of Innsbruck, you'll dive into hands-on learning right from the start, building real-world skills through practical modules like Statistical Data Analysis, Information Systems and Digital Transformation, and seminars tied to your Bachelor's thesis. A standout feature is the compulsory semester abroad at one of our renowned partner universities, where you'll master country-specific economics and management while immersing yourself in new cultures—it's designed to sharpen your global perspective and language skills in English plus another like Italian, French, or Spanish. Plus, an internship as an elective lets you apply classroom theory in actual companies, giving you that crucial first taste of professional life.

Here are some key ways the program equips you with practical experience:
- Mandatory study abroad semester: Spend a full semester at a non-German-speaking partner university, tackling international modules in management, economics, and law to gain intercultural savvy and foreign language fluency.
- Internship elective module: Opt into a practical internship to bridge theory and real business practice, perfect for testing skills in areas like international trade or management.
- Group-oriented courses like PS (proseminar) and SL (seminar-like): Engage in collaborative projects in modules such as Introduction to Management, Fundamentals of Economics, and the Bachelor's thesis seminar, fostering teamwork on real economic problems.
- Data and digital tools training: Hands-on work with Statistical Data Analysis and Information Systems and Digital Transformation modules, using empirical methods and software for market analysis and global value chains.
- International-focused projects: Dive into practical scenarios via modules like International Management I/II, International Economics (trade theory, monetary policy, institutions), and the Seminar with Bachelor’s Thesis, often involving case studies on multinationals and WTO roles.

This kind of experiential edge, backed by the Faculty of Business and Management and Faculty of Economics and Statistics, sets you up for roles in global companies or startups—imagine starting your career with that abroad experience already on your resume.

Progression & Future Opportunities

In the Bachelor's Programme in International Business & Economics at the University of Innsbruck, you'll dive into hands-on learning that turns theory into real-world skills, like analyzing global markets and managing international teams. A standout feature is the compulsory semester abroad at one of our renowned partner universities, where you immerse yourself in country-specific economics and management practices. Plus, an internship as an elective module lets you apply what you've learned in a professional setting right from the start. Courses like Statistical Data Analysis and Information Systems and Digital Transformation equip you with practical tools for data-driven decisions in international business.

Here's how our program makes experiential learning come alive through specific opportunities and resources tailored to international economics and business:
- Compulsory semester abroad: Spend a full semester at a partner university to gain firsthand experience with diverse economic systems, trade policies, and intercultural management—essential for global careers.
- Internship elective: Complete a practical internship to bridge classroom knowledge with real professional environments, building your resume early.
- Group projects and seminars: Engage in project seminars (PS) and the Seminar with Bachelor’s Thesis, collaborating on topics like international trade theory, monetary economics, and global value chains.
- Data analysis tools: Master Statistical Data Analysis using empirical methods and software for handling international economic data, plus digital transformation tools in Information Systems courses.
- Faculty-specific resources: Access facilities at the Faculty of Business and Management and Faculty of Economics and Statistics, including specialized libraries and research support for economics and business modules.