Prof. (FH) Mag. Julius Dem, MBA
Director of Studies International Business Administration, Member of the Counciljulius.dem[at]lbs.ac.at
Bachelor in
International Business Administration
The International Business Administration Bachelor program at Lauder Business School offers a high-quality, globally focused education that combines academic excellence with real-world application. By integrating the best of American business education with the strength of European academic tradition, the program prepares you to succeed in today’s fast-moving global market.
Admission Start: 13 Jan 2026
Start Date: 29 Sep 2026
Full-time
Program
About the Program
At LBS, international is not a label - it is our reality.
With students from over 47 nationalities, you are immersed in a truly global environment that challenges perspectives and forges a powerful international network of peers, alumni, and future employers.
Guided by seasoned industry leaders and academic authorities, you engage in a rigorous, hands-on learning experience built on real-world business projects, high-stakes simulations, and industry-driven research - ensuring you graduate not just prepared, but proven. This program arms you with the skills, global mindset, and influential network required to excel in international business - and to define your future on your own terms.
A degree in Business Administration opens a vast array of career opportunities and develops broad foundational skills, such as analytic skills, critical thinking, communications, negotiations, coordination and decision-making.
In accordance with § 2 (2) University of Applied Sciences Act (Fachhochschulgesetz) as amended, the tuition fee for EU nationals (including those of Switzerland and EEA countries) is €363.36/semester, and €2,100 /semester for non-EU nationals.
Quick Facts
The Program at a Glance
Full Time
6 Semesters
180 ECTS
Bachelor of Arts
Language: English
Full Time
Language: English
6 Semesters
180 ECTS
Bachelor of Arts
Finance & Investment
Develop leadership skills for international business contexts. Learn to manage teams across cultures and lead organisations in Europe and global markets.
Communication & Negotiation
Lead negotiations with confidence and strategy. Evaluate outcomes sharply to improve every future deal.
Economics
Build foundations in finance and business analytics to support data informed decision making in international companies.
Law & Organizations
Understand economic and legal frameworks shaping international business in Europe and global markets.
Data - Driven Marketing
Study marketing strategy and digital business models with an international focus and applied case work.
Moving away from the Native
You’re studying international business - so speak internationally. Choose one of five languages and master it over 5 semesters, German, Hebrew, Spanish, Chinese & Russian.
Finance & Investment
Develop leadership skills for international business contexts. Learn to manage teams across cultures and lead organisations in Europe and global markets.
Economics
Build foundations in finance and business analytics to support data informed decision making in international companies.
Data - Driven Marketing
Study marketing strategy and digital business models with an international focus and applied case work.
Communication & Negotiation
Lead negotiations with confidence and strategy. Evaluate outcomes sharply to improve every future deal.
Law & Organizations
Understand economic and legal frameworks shaping international business in Europe and global markets.
Moving away from the Native
You’re studying international business - so speak internationally. Choose one of five languages and master it over 5 semesters, German, Hebrew, Spanish, Chinese & Russian.
Learning business from
those living it
Business is not one discipline, it is many, working together. This six-semester Bachelor of Arts program builds that integrated understanding from the ground up, moving through economics, law, management, and quantitative reasoning before students choose to specialise in Marketing or Finance. The program ends where careers begin: with a full-time internship and a final examination that puts everything to the test.
Your Benefits
1
Choose Your Specialization
Focus on Marketing for SMEs or International Finance starting from the fourth semester.
2
Internship Experience
Gain real work experience through a four month internship that is part of the program in the sixth semester.
3
Graduate in 3 Years
The program has a clear structure and a fixed study duration of three years.
5
Hands-on Business Learning
Participate in finance and marketing business simulations and work on real business scenarios.
4
Access to Professional Tools
Learn how to use Bloomberg Professional Services and develop data driven marketing and analytics skills.
6
Practical Study Environment
Study with students from around the world, learn an additional foreign language, and work on projects with experienced industry lecturers.
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Guided by Global
Professionals.
Mag. Dr. Christina Bazant-Kimmel
christina.bazant-kimmel[at]lbs.ac.at
Mag. Carmen Carmona Fernández
carmen.carmona-fernandez[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Tamás Csermely, MSc
Director of Studies of the following programs: International Management ˛& Leadership, Strategic Finance & Business Analytics, Online MBA and Online Executive MBA; Member of the Council
Andi Dalani, BBA, MA, MBA
andi.dalani[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Reinhard Edlmair
reinhard.edlmair[at]lbs.ac.at
Roi Ferdinaro, MA
roi.ferdinaro[at]lbs.ac.at
Clemens Fuchs, BA., MA.
clemens.fuchs[at]lbs.ac.at
Mag. Thomas Geldmacher
thomas.geldmacher[at]lbs.ac.at
Tom Gilady, BA, MBA
Learn more
Mag. Paula Herrera Parra
paula.herrera[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Karl Knezourek, MBA
Member of the Councilkarl.knezourek[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Konrad Koloseus, LL.M.
konrad.koloseus[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Dina Margules-Rappaport
Vice-Chairperson of the Councilmargules[at]lbs.ac.at
Bojan Masirevic, BSc.
bojan.masirevic[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Ingrid Mock
Member of the Councilingrid.mock[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Christian Reiner
Senior Researcher, Member of the Councilchristian.reiner[at]lbs.ac.at
DR. Vesna Sesum Cavic
vesna.cavic[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Mag. Christin Vallinkoski, MA
christin.vallinkoski[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Ulrike Zehetmayer
ulrike.zehetmayr[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Julius Dem, MBA
Director of Studies International Business Administration, Member of the Counciljulius.dem[at]lbs.ac.at
Mag. Dr. Christina Bazant-Kimmel
christina.bazant-kimmel[at]lbs.ac.at
Mag. Carmen Carmona Fernández
carmen.carmona-fernandez[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Tamás Csermely, MSc
Director of Studies of the following programs: International Management ˛& Leadership, Strategic Finance & Business Analytics, Online MBA and Online Executive MBA; Member of the Council
Andi Dalani, BBA, MA, MBA
andi.dalani[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Reinhard Edlmair
reinhard.edlmair[at]lbs.ac.at
Roi Ferdinaro, MA
roi.ferdinaro[at]lbs.ac.at
Clemens Fuchs, BA., MA.
clemens.fuchs[at]lbs.ac.at
Mag. Thomas Geldmacher
thomas.geldmacher[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Karl Knezourek, MBA
Member of the Councilkarl.knezourek[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Konrad Koloseus, LL.M.
konrad.koloseus[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Dina Margules-Rappaport
Vice-Chairperson of the Councilmargules[at]lbs.ac.at
Bojan Masirevic, BSc.
bojan.masirevic[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Ingrid Mock
Member of the Councilingrid.mock[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Christian Reiner
Senior Researcher, Member of the Councilchristian.reiner[at]lbs.ac.at
DR. Vesna Sesum Cavic
vesna.cavic[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Mag. Christin Vallinkoski, MA
christin.vallinkoski[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Ulrike Zehetmayer
ulrike.zehetmayr[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Julius Dem, MBA
Director of Studies International Business Administration, Member of the Counciljulius.dem[at]lbs.ac.at
Mag. Dr. Christina Bazant-Kimmel
christina.bazant-kimmel[at]lbs.ac.at
Mag. Carmen Carmona Fernández
carmen.carmona-fernandez[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Tamás Csermely, MSc
Director of Studies of the following programs: International Management ˛& Leadership, Strategic Finance & Business Analytics, Online MBA and Online Executive MBA; Member of the Council
Andi Dalani, BBA, MA, MBA
andi.dalani[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Reinhard Edlmair
reinhard.edlmair[at]lbs.ac.at
Roi Ferdinaro, MA
roi.ferdinaro[at]lbs.ac.at
Clemens Fuchs, BA., MA.
clemens.fuchs[at]lbs.ac.at
Mag. Thomas Geldmacher
thomas.geldmacher[at]lbs.ac.at
Tom Gilady, BA, MBA
Learn moreMag. Paula Herrera Parra
paula.herrera[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Karl Knezourek, MBA
Member of the Councilkarl.knezourek[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Konrad Koloseus, LL.M.
konrad.koloseus[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Dina Margules-Rappaport
Vice-Chairperson of the Councilmargules[at]lbs.ac.at
Bojan Masirevic, BSc.
bojan.masirevic[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Ingrid Mock
Member of the Councilingrid.mock[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Christian Reiner
Senior Researcher, Member of the Councilchristian.reiner[at]lbs.ac.at
DR. Vesna Sesum Cavic
vesna.cavic[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Dr. Mag. Christin Vallinkoski, MA
christin.vallinkoski[at]lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Mag. Ulrike Zehetmayer
ulrike.zehetmayr[at]lbs.ac.at
Where your Degree can take you
Discover the best positions available for Bachelor of Business Administration alumni. Our graduates take top positions in consulting, strategy, marketing, operations, and entrepreneurship.
Management ConsultantProject ManagerStrategistMarketing ManagerSales ManagerProcess ManagerEntrepreneurHR GeneralistGeneral ManagerProduct ManagerBusiness Development Manager
Management ConsultantProject ManagerStrategistMarketing ManagerSales ManagerProcess ManagerEntrepreneurHR GeneralistGeneral ManagerProduct ManagerBusiness Development Manager
Management ConsultantProject ManagerStrategistMarketing ManagerSales ManagerProcess ManagerEntrepreneurHR GeneralistGeneral ManagerProduct ManagerBusiness Development Manager
Top employers after graduation
After completing a BA degree in the field of International Business Administrationnistration, you get the advantage of getting a job at the well-known international companies.
MicrosoftMetaeBayEYgroupGoogleAccentureDeloitteFacebookApple
MicrosoftMetaeBayEYgroupGoogleAccentureDeloitteFacebookApple
MicrosoftMetaeBayEYgroupGoogleAccentureDeloitteFacebookApple
Meet Ilia: Antitrust Litigation Consultant @Coherent Economics, Chicago
A 2018 graduate of International Business Administration (Finance concentration) at LBS, Ilia went on to complete a PhD in Economics at the University of Florida — where he also taught — and now works as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant at Coherent Economics in Chicago.
LBS's international classroom and broad curriculum helped me discover my passion for economics and develop strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. That foundation led me to complete a PhD in Economics and ultimately pursue a career as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant in the U.S. What made LBS truly special were the people: the diverse student community and dedicated professors who played a key role in shaping my academic path and professional growth.
Ilia Kapelevich, Ph.D. , LBS IBA Graduate 2018
Meet Ilia: Antitrust Litigation Consultant @Coherent Economics, Chicago
A 2018 graduate of International Business Administration (Finance concentration) at LBS, Ilia went on to complete a PhD in Economics at the University of Florida — where he also taught — and now works as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant at Coherent Economics in Chicago.
LBS's international classroom and broad curriculum helped me discover my passion for economics and develop strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. That foundation led me to complete a PhD in Economics and ultimately pursue a career as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant in the U.S. What made LBS truly special were the people: the diverse student community and dedicated professors who played a key role in shaping my academic path and professional growth.
Ilia Kapelevich, Ph.D. , LBS IBA Graduate 2018
Meet Ilia: Antitrust Litigation Consultant @Coherent Economics, Chicago
A 2018 graduate of International Business Administration (Finance concentration) at LBS, Ilia went on to complete a PhD in Economics at the University of Florida — where he also taught — and now works as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant at Coherent Economics in Chicago.
LBS's international classroom and broad curriculum helped me discover my passion for economics and develop strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. That foundation led me to complete a PhD in Economics and ultimately pursue a career as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant in the U.S. What made LBS truly special were the people: the diverse student community and dedicated professors who played a key role in shaping my academic path and professional growth.
Ilia Kapelevich, Ph.D. , LBS IBA Graduate 2018
Admission & Fees
Fees
In accordance with § 2 (2) University of Applied Sciences Act (Fachhochschulgesetz) as amended, the tuition fees are as follows: EU nationals (including those of Switzerland and EEA countries) is €363.36/semester and €2,100 /semester for non-EU nationals.
Visa and Entry Regulations
Any student has to meet the criteria and follow Austrian Visa regulations.
Admission
Learn more about our admissions and application process
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Program Information
This brochure presents Lauder Business School’s internationally focused business degree programs, campus experience, and career opportunities in Vienna.
Program Information
This brochure presents Lauder Business School’s internationally focused business degree programs, campus experience, and career opportunities in Vienna.
Program Information
This brochure presents Lauder Business School’s internationally focused business degree programs, campus experience, and career opportunities in Vienna.
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Questions & Answers
Q1
What makes the LBS Online MBA different from other online programs?
The LBS Online MBA combines American educational standards with European accreditation, offering a fully flexible, self-paced program with no GMAT required. Over 90% of content is delivered through high-quality videos and tutorials, complemented by monthly lecturer consultations and Online Coffee Corner sessions that keep you genuinely connected to peers and faculty.
Q2
Is the LBS Online MBA internationally recognized and accredited?
Q3
How flexible is the program for working professionals?
Q4
What practical skills and certifications will I gain?
Q5
What support is available to students throughout the program?
Questions & Answers
Q1
What makes the LBS Online MBA different from other online programs?
The LBS Online MBA combines American educational standards with European accreditation, offering a fully flexible, self-paced program with no GMAT required. Over 90% of content is delivered through high-quality videos and tutorials, complemented by monthly lecturer consultations and Online Coffee Corner sessions that keep you genuinely connected to peers and faculty.
Q2
Is the LBS Online MBA internationally recognized and accredited?
Q3
How flexible is the program for working professionals?
Q4
What practical skills and certifications will I gain?
Q5
What support is available to students throughout the program?
Questions & Answers
Q1
What makes the LBS Online MBA different from other online programs?
The LBS Online MBA combines American educational standards with European accreditation, offering a fully flexible, self-paced program with no GMAT required. Over 90% of content is delivered through high-quality videos and tutorials, complemented by monthly lecturer consultations and Online Coffee Corner sessions that keep you genuinely connected to peers and faculty.
Q2
Is the LBS Online MBA internationally recognized and accredited?
Q3
How flexible is the program for working professionals?
Q4
What practical skills and certifications will I gain?
Q5
What support is available to students throughout the program?
