Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Administration: Management
The curriculum is a Bachelor of Science degree program in Business Management and Administration: Management incorporating business studies, economics and liberal arts. English is the language of instruction. The Management major aims to develop leadership skills and to expose students to the tools used in the business world. It consists of core courses in management, accounting and economics, as well as functional courses in mathematics, computer science and marketing. Additionally, liberal arts courses in philosophy, history and literature provide students with a solid general education.
The study program can be completed within six semesters. The academic year is divided into two semesters. The fall semester begins on September 1st and the spring semester on March 1st. Furthermore we offer a summer university in July and August. The summer session is optional.
To gain the Bachelor of Science degree students must complete a minimum of 120 American credit points which is the equivalent of 180 credit points in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Accreditation
The B.Sc. degree has been accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in the United States of America. Touro College Berlin also obtained state approved recognition in Germany in December 2006.
One Program - Two Degrees
Students receive an American Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Administration: Management if they achieve an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (grade C) as well as a GPA of at least 2.3 (grade C+) in the major required courses. Students with a German “Abitur” or an equivalent secondary school leaving certificate may also obtain a German Bachelor of Science degree upon successful completion of all required courses and the submission of a Bachelor thesis. Some courses that are elective for the US degree are mandatory for the German degree.
Transfer Procedures
Students who have completed work in other post-secondary institutions can transfer into the Bachelor of Science program at different levels depending on the number of transfer credits granted to them. All transfer credits will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis to determine where they would fit into the curriculum sequence. Students must have earned a grade of ‘C’ or better in the courses to be transferred.
Study Abroad
Between the third and fifth semester students have the opportunity to study at one of our partner colleges in New York or Moscow or any other properly accredited university of their choice for one semester.
Internship
All students are required to complete at least one internship during the course of study. Students must present a written report showing detailed knowledge gained from practical exposure to a relevant business environment. Touro College Berlinsupports students in finding internships in American, German and internationally-oriented companies.