Global Economics and Business Management (B. A.)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Ingolstadt Technical University

Program Overview

Global Economics and Business Management is a unique international business program that combines business administration and economics expertise while giving you hands-on experience in a world region of your choice. This isn't your typical business degree—you'll spend a year abroad, complete an international internship, and develop genuine fluency in a foreign language alongside core business skills.

The program is perfect for students who want to think globally, work internationally, and prepare for careers in multinational corporations, management consulting, or international organizations.

Curriculum Structure

Foundation Year (Semesters 1-3)

Your first year builds a solid professional foundation in essential business disciplines. You'll study core modules including business administration, economics, digital business fundamentals, and HR management & organization. These courses give you the critical thinking skills and practical knowledge you'll need in any business environment, whether you're analyzing market trends, understanding organizational behavior, or navigating digital transformation in modern companies.

Specialization Years (Semesters 4-6)

Once you've mastered the basics, you'll enter the main course where you choose from various specializations tailored to your career goals. Your options include International Economics, Global Supply Chain Management, or International Business Models—each designed to deepen your expertise in specific global business challenges. These specializations let you focus on what genuinely excites you, whether that's understanding international trade dynamics or optimizing supply chains across borders.

International Experience & Capstone (Semesters 5-7)

A defining feature of this program is your compulsory semester at a foreign partner university and an internship abroad in a global economic environment, giving you real-world exposure to international business practices. You'll also strengthen your personal development through special modules focused on self-reflection and social skills, preparing you for leadership roles in internationally active companies.

Focus Areas

International Economics | Global Supply Chain Management | International Business Models | Digital Business Fundamentals | Cross-Cultural Management

Learning Outcomes

Students develop comprehensive knowledge combining business administration and economic theory, advanced foreign language proficiency, and practical intercultural competencies through semester-long international study and internship experiences. Graduates gain specialized expertise in global business strategy and are equipped for roles requiring strategic thinking in international markets.

Professional Alignment

The program specifically prepares graduates for careers in internationally active companies, management consultancies, and international organizations such as chambers of commerce abroad, companies for business settlement at home and abroad, and competence centers for markets.

Reputation & Employability

THI Business School is recognized as a top choice for applied business education in the Munich Metropolitan Region, with a strong focus on practical economic research and education that directly translates to career readiness.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At THI Business School's Global Economics and Business Management (B.A.), you'll dive into hands-on learning right from the start, building real-world skills in business administration, economics, digital business, and global operations through practical modules and international exposure. The program stands out by blending theory with action—you'll spend a full year abroad, split between a compulsory semester at one of our partner universities and an internship in a global economic setting, giving you direct experience in the region you choose, like Asia, Latin America, or Europe. With support from info events and dedicated advisors, you'll navigate these opportunities smoothly while developing intercultural skills and personal growth through targeted modules.

This practical focus ramps up in the main course with specializations like International Economics, Global Supply Chain Management, or International Business Models, all designed for teamwork and real application::

- Mandatory internship abroad in a global business environment, tailored to your chosen world region for authentic professional experience.
- Compulsory semester at a partner university abroad, immersing you in the local economy and culture—you pick the region based on your interests.
- Group-based modules like Global Business Case Studies (from related program structure) and International Management Principles, where you'll analyze real companies, globalization trends, and entrepreneurship tools collaboratively.
- Digital business fundamentals and tools covered in foundational courses, including Digital Transformation & Business Models, preparing you for modern global operations—no specific software named, but emphasis on practical digital skills for international trade and management.
- Personal development modules for self-reflection, social skills, and leadership, often through interactive projects simulating international teamwork.
- Foreign language learning alongside English, enhancing your communication for global roles.

Imagine stepping into management consultancies, international firms, or chambers of commerce with this edge—it's why our grads thrive globally. Ready to apply? Check the full program details and start your journey: https://www.thi.de/en/thi-business-school/degree-programmes/global-economics-and-business-management-ba/

Progression & Future Opportunities

At THI Business School's Global Economics and Business Management (B.A.), you'll dive into hands-on learning right from the start, building real-world skills in business administration, economics, digital business, and global operations through practical modules and international exposure. The program stands out by blending theory with action—you'll spend a full year abroad, split between a compulsory semester at one of our partner universities and an internship in a global economic setting, giving you direct experience in international markets and cultures of your chosen region. With support from info events and dedicated advisors, you'll tailor this to your interests, like specializing in International Economics, Global Supply Chain Management, or International Business Models.

This practical focus extends to key experiential elements like these:
- Mandatory internship abroad: Gain professional experience in a global company or organization, applying your skills in real international business environments.
- Compulsory semester at a partner university: Immerse yourself in another culture and economy, studying alongside international peers to build cross-cultural competencies.
- Foreign language training: Learn a second language alongside English to communicate effectively in global teams and markets.
- Group-based modules like Global Business Case Studies (from related advanced programs informing the BA structure): Work in international teams on real-world business challenges, honing problem-solving and collaboration.
- Digital business fundamentals and tools: Explore digital transformation, business models, and quantitative methods with practical exercises in modules like Digital Transformation & Business Models.
- Personal development modules: Strengthen soft skills like self-reflection, leadership, and intercultural communication through interactive sessions.

These opportunities will set you up perfectly for careers in international companies, consultancies, or global organizations—imagine coming out with a network spanning continents and skills employers crave.