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The iba | Internationale Berufsakademie is Germany's largest state-recognized vocational academy offering dual Bachelor's degree programs in tertiary education. With twelve study locations throughout Germany and a virtual campus, the iba enables over 3,500 students to pursue practice-integrated studies in the fields of Business Administration (with 20 specializations), Social Work & Management, and Applied Therapy Sciences (with a focus on Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy). The iba is part of the renowned F+U Group, an established, non-profit educational institution with over 40 years of experience in the education sector[1][3][6].
The main mission of the iba is to qualify students in a practical way and closely connected with partner companies, thus combating the shortage of skilled workers. Through the innovative model of the "split week," students optimally combine theory and practice and simultaneously gain professional experience that enables them to take on leadership roles in a globalized economic world. The iba sees itself as a lifelong educational partner that promotes the transfer of theory and practice through modern and innovative teaching formats, thus developing its graduates into competent specialists and managers[2][4][6][7].
Sustainability and social responsibility are integral components of the mission statement. The iba is aware of its role model function as an educational institution and pursues the goal of combining practice-oriented education with social responsibility. Through intensive cooperation with numerous companies, it contributes to the practicality and social relevance of its educational offerings and at the same time promotes sustainable personnel development and securing skilled workers in the economy[2][4].
In addition, the iba is characterized by continuous accreditation of its programs by renowned agencies (ZeVA, AHPGS), which underlines the quality and topicality of the study programs. The dedicated team of around 300 employees at the study locations comprehensively supports students and partner companies and constantly professionalizes the training[1][3].
Overall, the iba offers dual students and companies a reliable, future-oriented platform that ideally interlinks theory and practice, specifically promotes young talent, strengthens leadership skills and thus sustainably supports the securing of skilled workers in Germany.
