With the Pre-Bachelor program, you can secure a place in our Bachelor International Business program even with an average school-leaving grade.
Whether it's marketing, controlling, or HR: a Business Studies degree opens the door to almost every industry. At Munich Business School, you combine solid business fundamentals with an international outlook, real practical experience, and personal support, right in one of Europe's strongest economic regions.
At Munich Business School, there isn't just "one business degree program"—there are many different programs tailored to various starting points and career goals. Here are two options to get you started:
MBS's international Business Studies Bachelor's degree combines the classic core disciplines of business (marketing, finance, HR, logistics) with a consistently international outlook and hands-on projects.
No direct university entrance qualification, or want to prepare academically and linguistically before starting? The Pre-Bachelor program gets you ready for the Bachelor's degree in just four months.
All course content at a glance: module by module, semester by semester, topic by topic.
6 Semesters · 210 ECTS · B.A. · German & English · Start: February & September
4 months (September–December) · Certificate in Pre-Bachelor's Study Program · English · Start: September
The English-language Pre-Bachelor study program is a compact preparatory semester from September to December. It consists of mathematics, English and introductory business courses. You will also learn methods and strategies for efficient learning as well as time management and self-management. Throughout the program, you will prepare for the Duolingo test, which you take at the end of the program. Students with no knowledge of German also take a beginner's course in German as a foreign language.
Course overview:
After completing the Pre-Bachelor study program, you can move straight onto your Bachelor International Business studies from February.
Study in one of Europe's strongest economic cities, close to major corporations and the Mittelstand.
AACSB, FIBAA, and the German Council of Science and Humanities confirm the quality of teaching and degrees.
Personal learning with direct access to faculty, not anonymous lecture halls.
Mandatory internships, company projects, and your own start-up project instead of pure theory.
From internship placement to individual application coaching.
Students from more than 100 countries and six selectable international focus regions with language courses.
Business administration is considered a versatile but also highly competitive professional field. The following figures represent nationwide and cross-industry averages for business administration (2026) in Germany.
| Career stage | Annual salary (gross, nationwide Germany) |
| Entry-level (Bachelor's) | €43,450 |
| Professional with a business background | €57,200 |
| Leadership position | €75,700 |
| Regional average Munich / Bavaria (all experience levels) | €65,000 / €63,800 |
Here you can learn all about some of the career opportunities available to you after completing a degree in business administration.
Studying Business Studies in Munich means being part of one of the densest concentrations of economic power in Europe: eight of Bavaria's eleven DAX-listed corporations are headquartered in the Munich region, with a combined market capitalization of over €700 billion. At the same time, with a purchasing power of €38,364 per capita, about 35% above the German average. Munich is Germany's most purchasing-power-rich major city, alongside an unemployment rate of just 5.0% and 43.1% of the workforce holding an academic degree. For Business Studies graduates, that means an extremely broad range of employers, from international corporations to the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Mittelstand) to the start-up scene, right on campus's doorstep.
Source: Munich Business Development Agency, location facts 2025/26 (munich-business.eu); City of Munich
Reporting, data analysis, or simple financial calculations are now handled by AI tools in seconds, so classic routine business tasks are steadily disappearing. What doesn't disappear, though, is exactly what a Business Studies degree adds on top: the ability to understand numbers, people, and processes all at once and turn that into decisions. Companies increasingly need generalists who can put AI-powered tools to good use, critically judge their output, and bridge marketing, finance, and HR. Precisely the skills the Bachelor International Business builds through six selectable specializations and dedicated digital-competency modules.
Find out which of our two business administration programs best suits your interests, goals, and preferred learning style. The self-assessment will give you some initial guidance.
✓ Foundations of Business Administration with Various Specializations
✓ Elective Courses & International Focus
✓ German- and English-language modules
✓ 3 years of full-time study in Munich
✓ Compact Preparation for a Bachelor's Degree Program
✓ Methods and Strategies for Effective Learning
✓ Duolingo Prep Course and Duolingo Test
✓ Integrated Bachelor's degree program
A university’s accreditations are one of the most important indicators of the quality and recognition of its degree programs. Government agencies and renowned international accrediting organizations evaluate the academic excellence, practical focus, and adherence to international standards of universities. This ensures that your degree is highly regarded and opens many doors for you.
A variety of approaches and perspectives on the business studies programs at Munich Business School.
Prof. Dr. Patricia Kraft doesn't believe you need to have everything figured out from the start. She believes in what you can become. As one of the two Academic Directors of the Bachelor program, she's interested in who you are – not who you are on paper. Watch the video to hear what she means by that.
A Business Studies degree (also known as Business Administration or BWL in German-speaking countries) teaches how companies function economically, from marketing and sales to finance and accounting to HR management and logistics. The goal is to understand how businesses operate and make sound business decisions.
Core content includes accounting, marketing, finance, business math and law, and management fundamentals. In the Bachelor International Business at Munich Business School, you also cover international business topics and digital skills, plus a freely chosen specialization from the 5th semester onward.
A Business Studies Bachelor's typically takes 6–8 semesters. At Munich Business School, the Bachelor International Business comprises 6 semesters plus a 7th semester for the internship and thesis.
You typically need a university entrance qualification such as A-levels, the Abitur, or a comparable international qualification (e.g. the IB Diploma). The English Track at Munich Business School additionally requires English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
Yes. If you don't have a direct university entrance qualification, or want to prepare academically and linguistically first, you can start with Munich Business School's four-month Pre-Bachelor program and then move seamlessly into the Bachelor International Business.
As a private university, Munich Business School charges tuition; discounts ranging from 10 to 50 percent are available for the first and second semesters. There is also an early-bird discount for early applicants. To find out about current promotions, prices, and scholarships, please visit the Munich Business School Bachelor’s program page.
A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) tends to put more weight on business and interdisciplinary content, while a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) leans more toward quantitative/analytical methods. Munich Business School awards the Bachelor International Business as a B.A.
From the 5th semester, you can choose from six specializations: Innovation Management, Marketing & Sales, International Finance, Procurement/Production/Logistics, HR Management & Leadership, and Accounting.
You can find more information about the specializations on the Munich Business School's Bachelor's program page.
Yes. The 4th semester of the Bachelor International Business includes a fixed semester abroad at one of over 70 international partner universities, combined with a ten-week international internship.
Business Studies graduates go on to work as business consultants, controllers, marketing managers, HR consultants, supply chain managers, or key account managers. Graduates find jobs in virtually every industry, since business expertise is in demand everywhere.
Nationwide entry-level salaries with a Bachelor's degree currently sit at around €43,450 gross/year, rising to around €57,200 with experience, and around €75,700 in leadership roles. Salaries in Munich tend to run above the national average.
Business Studies (Betriebswirtschaftslehre/BWL in Germany) looks at individual companies and their decisions, while Economics (Volkswirtschaftslehre/VWL) looks at the economy as a whole, markets, growth, or monetary policy. The Bachelor International Business teaches fundamentals from both areas, with a clear emphasis on the company perspective.
Business Studies is a good fit if you think analytically, are interested in how businesses work, and enjoy working with numbers as much as with people. The self-check on this page helps you figure out whether the Bachelor's or the Pre-Bachelor path suits you better.
The Bachelor International Business at Munich Business School is a full-time degree with integrated practical phases, not a part-time or dual-study model. If you're looking for a dual-study option, you'll find that at institutions that specialize in that format.
Munich Business School offers small class sizes, mandatory practical phases, a fixed semester abroad, and a consistently international environment. Aspects that are usually optional or far less developed at large state universities.
Yes, graduates of the Bachelor International Business can move seamlessly into one of Munich Business School's Master's programs, such as the Master International Business, Master in Finance, or other specialized Master's degrees.
You choose between a bilingual track (German/English, roughly 70/30) and a fully English-taught track. Both lead to the same degree.
With eight of Bavaria's eleven DAX-listed corporations, purchasing power 35% above the national average, and an unemployment rate of just 5.0%, Munich offers one of Germany's strongest economic environments for internships, working student jobs, and the career start after graduation.
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