Profile area

International Business and Economics

Every individual company and every economy as a whole is woven into a worldwide network of economic relationships. Globalization itself offers opportunities, but also harbors risks. In addition, most social challenges have an international dimension (financial crisis, coronavirus pandemic, disrupted supply chains, climate change, etc.). Issues with an international dimension are the focus of this profile area. You will acquire the skills and knowledge to understand and classify international economic contexts. The profile area thus provides the basis for sound business decisions in a globalized world. In order to promote language skills, some modules are offered in English. The completion of a business language module is compulsory.

Course content

Opportunities and risks of globalization

What is it about? In the International Business and Economics (IBE) profile area, you will acquire business management skills and knowledge of economics. You will gain a broad and in-depth knowledge of the functioning of international goods, financial and labor markets and cross-border trade in technology. This knowledge serves as a basis for business decisions in a globalized world. You will also deepen your language skills.

What is being researched? The lecturers involved in the IBE profile area conduct research on topics such as international trade, such as the effects of trade policy measures on company decisions, trade volumes and real income, on topics relating to international macroeconomics such as monetary policy, the design of currency areas and fiscal stimulus packages, as well as on the systemic foundations for entrepreneurial transformation processes with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Why should you choose this profile area? Like the basic area of the degree program, the IBE profile area pursues an integrative approach by combining business and economic perspectives. With a selection of English-language modules and a compulsory language module, the profile area has an international focus. It prepares you ideally for careers in international companies and organizations or for completing an English-language Master's program in Germany or abroad.

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Sensible module combinations

There are two strategies for choosing your modules: Focusing on one area or developing broader skills. In principle, many other module combinations are possible so that you can design your personal profile according to your own interests.

Focusing

International Economics: International Trade in combination with International Macroeconomics and Finance
Innovation: International Business and Innovation in combination with Basics of Innovation Economics and European innovation systems and innovation policy

Building broader competencies

International Business and Innovation parallel to International Trade

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Research practice

Research practice is not only worthwhile for your final thesis, but from the very first day of your studies, through your first internship and into your professional life.
You will learn the „Future Skills“ that matter: the ability to categorize and understand large amounts of information, asking and answering relevant questions about current topics, gaining knowledge about future topics together with researchers at the university and to take treasures of knowledge with you into your career.
That's why we offer you the opportunity during the introductory week in the first semester, to get to know scientific work on current topics through research at „Forschung schnuppern“.
You have further interesting opportunities with „Forschung leichtgemacht!“ in the second semester,
„Humboldt reloaded“ in the third semester and within your profile modules and the research practice module fReserom the fourth semester onwards.
You can have our offers and an internship credited as coursework in the free elective area.

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Research practice

Research practice is not only worthwhile for your final thesis, but from the very first day of your studies, through your first internship and into your professional life.
You will learn the „Future Skills“ that matter: the ability to categorize and understand large amounts of information, asking and answering relevant questions about current topics, gaining knowledge about future topics together with researchers at the university and to take treasures of knowledge with you into your career.
That's why we offer you the opportunity during the introductory week in the first semester, to get to know scientific work on current topics through research at „Forschung schnuppern“.
You have further interesting opportunities with „Forschung leichtgemacht!“ in the second semester,
„Humboldt reloaded“ in the third semester and within your profile modules and the research practice module from the fourth semester onwards.
You can have our offers and an internship credited as coursework in the free elective area.

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Further Master's programs

The following Hohenheim degree programs are particularly recommended following your Bachelor's degree in Economics with an IBE profile area:

Master International Business and Economics (IBE)
Double Master IBE with Liège or Venice or Pavia or Varese

But you are also very well prepared for the following degree programs:

Master Economics
Double Master Economics with Liège or Pavia

Hohenheim Master Management (HMM)
Double Master HMM with Liège or Venice

A Master's degree qualifies you for scientific work at universities and research institutes.

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Career perspectives

As a graduate of the IBE profile area, you will have an overview of global economic contexts. You will be able to apply scientific methods and knowledge that will qualify you for careers in management and analytical positions in an international context.

Some typical occupational fields:

Business Analyst
Strategy and transformation
Compliance
Accounting
Mergers & Acquisitions
Economic policy consulting
Management consulting

Employers are for example:

Internationally active companies/groups
Public sector (federal authorities/ministries, international and non-governmental organizations)

Helpful competences:

Analytical work and research
Solving complex problems
International and intercultural communication

The CareerCenter offers you support with career orientation and career entry. You can also get individual advice here on your choice of profile area and talk about your possible career paths. The F.I.T. program also offers courses to support you in your decision-making process.

More about the Career Center

Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Bernd Ebersberger (Business Administration: Innovation Management)
Prof. Dr. Michael Evers (Economics: Monetary and International Macroeconomics )
Prof. Dr. Dirk Hachmeister (Business Administration: Accounting and Finance)
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Jung (Economics: International Economics)
Prof. Sibylle Lehmann-Hasemeyer, Ph. D. (Economic, Social and Agricultural History)
Prof. Dr. Andreas Pyka (Economics: Innovation Economics)
Prof. Dr. Franziska Schünemann (Bioeconomy)

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Profile area manager

Prof. Dr. Benjamin Jung

70593 Stuttgart
Castle, museum wing
Building 04.15, Room 021

Consultation hours: by appointment

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Contact student counselling

Matthias Fauth

70593 Stuttgart
Castle, museum wing
Building 0415, Room 018

Consultation hours: by appointment

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