International Retail Management (Language of instruction: English)

Abschluss:
Bachelor of Arts
Abschluss Kurzform:
B.A.
Regelstudienzeit:
7 Semester
NC:
No
Studienstart:
Winter Semester
Akkreditierung:
FIBAA
Studienbeitrag:
450,00 €
Berufsbegleitend:
No
Vorpraxis:
No

Kurzbeschreibung:

The study programme International Retail Management is an undergraduate Bachelor programme including deepened practical phases in cooperation with international retail companies, as for instance Media-Saturn. The retail specific work expertise of the professors conveys current knowledge, which is essential for a successful career in retail companies. This study program is completely taught in English and requires at least eight out of 32 weeks of the internships with a foreign retail company.  The program qualifies the graduates for a job in a headquarter of an international retailer. Our students are working in multinational teams on several international retail projects.

Studienablauf:

During the basic programme the students are trained in the principles of economics with respect to retail specific characteristics, ranging from marketing to accounting. The language education is covered by one elective foreign language, as for instance German. In the advanced section of the program, the students deepen their knowledge in retailing developing special skills for managing a retail business. The compulsory internship in the students’ retail companies is scheduled for the 6th semester. With completion of the Bachelor’ thesis, the academic degree Bachelor of Arts is being awarded, that enables the students for either a qualified job entry in the retail industry or a post-graduate master programme. 

Zulassung und Bewerbung:

For the study programme International Retail Management a qualification for university entrance is required. Additionally, it is advised to conclude a practical trainee contract with an internationally active retail company, having several branches abroad, for a period of at least 32 weeks is strongly recommended. Moreover, students need a proof of English language skills, which can be provided by achieving a score of above 197 points on the computer-based TEOEFL test or a score of above 71 points on the internet-based TOEFL test or by an equivalent accreditation certificate.

Berufsbilder:

  • International Expansion
  • Regional Sales Director
  • International Purchase
  • Internal Business Consulting
  • International Marketing

Students' Experiences

Chrysovalantis (Greece, 26 years, 2nd semester)

Why did you chose International Retail Management?
“ I chose this study program because I already had experience with Media-Saturn due to my 4 years of working in a store. These studies give me the opportunity to learn more about the company and to evolve. There are many things I like about the programme, but the two main points are the experience of our teachers and also how the Media-Saturn takes care of us.” 

 

Yulia (Russia, 23 years, 2nd semester)

Why did you chose International Retail Management?
„For my future career I have chosen retail company Media-Saturn which has branch in Russia. Media-Saturn is one of the most attractive employers in Germany and they invest in education of the employees – that’s why they chose to create IRM programme in cooperation with the University for Applied Sciences Ingolstadt. And it definitely has comparative advantages. The University for Applied Sciences Ingolstadt is one of the leading technical schools in Germany and the reputation attracts high qualified international professors. In addition to that, it has a high level of computerization for students’ convenience (computer classes, library, canteen, etc.). It also ensures qualified personnel supporting students in various aspects, so that all in all, students have a great student’s life. About this study programme, I definitely like the great future perspectives with Media-Saturn and that the study programme is strongly retail oriented, which gives students the opportunity to acquire necessary knowledge to be able to work with a retail company in future.