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Type
  
Private

Academic staff
  
~54

Established
  
1984

Administrative staff
  
~10

Location
  
Nuremberg and Lippstadt

Website
  
www.international-business-school.de

The International Business School (IBS) is a private institution of higher education with campuses in Nuremberg and Lippstadt (Germany). The IBS offers undergraduate programmes in collaboration with the University of Sunderland as well as postgraduate programmes with the University of Surrey.

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Founded in 1984 in Lippstadt, the International Business School was among the first private business schools to enter the German market. Later campuses in Bad Nauheim, Berlin and Nuremberg have been added. As of today, the school offers its academic programmes in Lippstadt and Nuremberg to prepare its students for management positions in both multinationals as well as for SMEs.

Diploma in International Business Studies

The International Business School has a hands-on approach that emphasises internationality, soft skills and application of theoretical knowledge. Module contents include relevant theory of today's business environment. They are taught by both academics and experienced professionals with strong academic credentials in German (around 80%) and English (around 20%). The Diploma in International Business Studies is an intensive three years undergraduate business programme. During the second half students focus on the following majors:

  • General Management
  • Hotel and Tourism Management
  • Media, Culture and Event Management
  • Business Psychology and Human Resources
  • Real Estate Management
  • Sports Management

    • Besides English as a foreign language, students must choose a second foreign language for their studies:

  • Spanish
  • French
  • Chinese

    • Finally, the IBS curriculum includes two compulsory internships in Germany and abroad during the summer breaks. Students may also choose to do both internships abroad. The final thesis is usually also written on a practical business issue in cooperation with a company.

    Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management

    In cooperation with the University of Sunderland, students have the chance to attain a second degree in business management. This requires additional course to be taken: Management Accounting, Strategic Management, Management of Project, Strategic Management of Human Resources, Marketing Strategy, Contemporary Developments in Business and Management.

    The University of Sunderland is among the best universities in the North East of England with campuses in Sunderland and London. The University regularly achieves high rates of student satisfaction and high rankings of their business programmes:

    Bachelor of Science (Hons) in International Tourism and Hospitality Management

    In cooperation with the University of Sunderland a part-time B.Sc in International Tourism and Hospitality Management is offered at the Lippstadt campus.

    The University for Sunderland produces world-class research in tourism and its tourism programmes are consistently ranked among the best in the UK:

    Executive MBA and DBA

    With the University of Surrey, a Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) as well as a part-time Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is offered at the Lippstadt campus. Both programmes are taught in English and AACSB accredited - the MBA is also accredited by the Association of MBAs. Surrey Business School has a vibrant research community with a track record of world class research. Surrey Research Park with its 110 plus companies is among the most advanced in the UK. Besides, it is targeted by top UK employers and consistently ranked among the best business schools in the UK:

    Having passed the first year modules (Philosophical Underpinnings of Management Research, Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, Critical Evaluation of Literature, Applied Research Project, Proposal Writing and Proposal) students can start with their research in the following areas:

  • Finance and Accounting,
  • International Business, Strategy and Entrepreneurship,
  • Health Care Management,
  • People and Organisations,
  • Tourism Management,
  • Operations Management and Management Information Systems,
  • Marketing,
  • Management Learning

    • Academic partnerships

    In order to develop international skills and to gain multicultural experience, students study at one of the partner institutions during the fifth semester:

  • College of International Exchange, Shanghai University  China
  • Shandong Institute of Business and Technology  China
  • Griffith College  Ireland
  • Ecole Supérieure de Commerce International Paris  France
  • La Rochelle Business School  France
  • Leeds Metropolitan University  Great Britain
  • University of Lincoln  Great Britain
  • University of Sunderland  Great Britain
  • University of Surrey  Great Britain
  • University of Reading  Great Britain
  • Escuela Superior de Turismo Alhamar in Granada  Spain
  • Fundesem Business School  Spain
  • Universitat de les Illes Balears Palma de Mallorca  Spain
  • Universidad de Zaragoza  Spain
  • State University St. Petersburg, Economic Department  Russia
  • California International Business University  USA

    • Annual and Major Events

    Panel Discussion and Symposium

    Regularly IBS-students organise a panel discussion/symposium on current topics in business, economics, politics and culture. The event is an opportunity for students, businessmen and politicians to network.

    Graduation Ceremony

    Graduation at German universities has traditionally been rather informal and of minor importance. The IBS, however, follows the tradition of their British partners in Sunderland and Surrey. The annual graduation ceremony peaks in a convocation in which students (wearing academic dress with gown and mortarboard) receive their degree certificates. At the same time there is an increasing trend that reintroduces academic dress even to some of the old German universities.

    Field Trips

    During term time students have the opportunity to visit a number of companies. Past field trips have been to: RTL Television, QVC, Bertelsmann, Datev, Adidas, 1. FCN and Jochen Schweizer among others.

    Distinguished faculty

  • Professor Kai-Uwe Wellner, PhD, Academic Director, Lecturer for International Management, Professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Nuremberg
  • Professor Harald Herrmann, PhD, Lecturer for Corporate Law, Chair for Company and Insurance Law at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
  • Professor Siegfried Maass, PhD, Lecturer for Statistics
  • Denis Mourlane, PhD, Lecturer for Human Resources, Managing Director at Mourlane Management Consultants
  • Lothar Stessen, MBA, PhD, Lecturer for Organisation, Personal Development, Innovation Management and Strategic Management
  • Bernd Muehlfriedel, CFA, PhD, Lecturer for Entrepreneurship, Research Assistant at the Technical University of Munich
  • Ralf Zwingel, StB, WP, Lecturer for Taxation and Corporate Succession, Managing Partner at Zwingel Book

    • Student societies

    Students' and Alumni Association e.V.

    The Students' and Alumni Association is concerned with all matters of IBS students such as: Alumni events, fresher's parties or individual support and student welfare.

    Next Generation Consulting

    Next Generation Consulting is a vibrant student society that regularly adivises local businesses on current management topics.

    References

    International Business School, Germany Wikipedia
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