International Business School, Germany

International Business School
Type Private
Established 1984
Academic staff
 ~54
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.[1]

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.

Academic Programmes

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:

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

Finally, the IBS curriculum includes two compulsory internships in Germany and abroad during the summer breaks.[2] 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.[3] 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:[4]

Rankings: University of Sunderland 2013 2012 2011 2010
Guardian University Guide: University League Table 57th 46th 52nd
Guardian University Guide: Business & Management Studies 31st 24th 14th 95th

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:

Rankings: University of Sunderland 2013 2012 2011 2010
Guardian University Guide: Tourism, Transport & Travel 7th 4th 2nd 3rd

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.[5] 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:[6][7]

Rankings: University of Surrey 2013 2012 2011 2010
Guardian University Guide: University League Table 12th 19th 20th
Guardian University Guide: Business & Management Studies 34th 46th 45th 35th
Times Good University Guide 26th 29th 32nd 37th
Independent Complete University Guide 22nd 28th 33rd 31st

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:

The Business School

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:

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.[8] 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

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

  1. ↑ "IBS Nuernberg: Profile" International Business School. Accessed 04/06/2012
  2. ↑ "International Business School Nuernberg". Academicworld. Accessed 01/06/2012
  3. ↑ "International Study Centres" University of Sunderland. Accessed 18/06/2012
  4. ↑ "The Guardian University Guide" The Guardian. Accessed 18/06/2012
  5. ↑ "The Surrey MBA - Double Accreditation" University of Surrey. Accessed 19/06/2012
  6. ↑ "Good University Guide" Times Good University Guide. Accessed 02/07/2012
  7. ↑ "Independent Complete University Guide" Independent Complete University Guide. Accessed 02/07/2012
  8. ↑ "IBS Symposium" International Business School. Accessed 24/08/2012

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