Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts

Study Content in Detail

In the Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Administration (B.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius, you receive a broad education in economics. The central course contents include:

• Fundamentals of Business Administration (BWL) and Economics (VWL)
• Internal and external accounting
• Mathematics as well as descriptive and inductive statistics
• Legal frameworks: Civil law, commercial, corporate and labour law
• Finance, accounting and controlling
• Human resource management, organisation and operational planning
• Marketing and market research
• Value creation management as well as introduction to online business and online marketing
• Strategic and international management
• Entrepreneurship: Practical start-up project and project study in business consulting
• Economics in current affairs as well as corporate social responsibility and sustainable corporate management
• Communication, presentation, intercultural competence, business language issues, business negotiation competencies
• Self-directed learning and academic work

You learn to analyse economic structures and processes, understand relevant legal and financial aspects, and apply management methods in a practice-oriented way. In the area of elective modules, you can specialise in marketing management, holistic value creation systems, or controlling and international management. The degree is complemented by practice-oriented projects that impart methodological skills in business consulting and start-up processes.

Course Progression: How the BBA Distance Learning Works

The degree programme is designed exclusively as distance learning and comprises 180 ECTS credits. The standard period of study is 6 semesters, flexibly selectable between 36, 48 or 72 months.

• Course start is possible at any time on the 1st of each month.
• You learn with digital learning materials such as scripts, videos and modern online platforms.
• Self-study phases are accompanied by individual support from study coaches and lecturers.
• Examinations take place flexibly online – written exams, term papers, online presentations and oral presentations are possible.
• Additionally, the curriculum includes three two-day attendance seminars that enable practical work and exchange.
• Thanks to cooperation with Arizona State University (ASU), international certificates and masterclasses can be completed within the distance learning programme.

To support you, the university offers a comprehensive digital campus including virtual study groups and direct communication with fellow students. You can design your study plan individually according to your personal interests and career goals, in particular through elective modules.

Career Opportunities & Job Prospects for Graduates

The degree in Business Administration opens up very diverse career perspectives. Typical fields of employment for graduates are:

• Controlling, accounting and financial management
• Marketing and market research
• Human resource management and organisational development
• Business consulting, project management and business development
• Purchasing, procurement and sales
• Start-up consulting and start-up management
• Online business and digital marketing, including in internationally operating companies

With a bachelor’s degree, you have access to positions in small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large corporations. Furthermore, the degree qualifies you for a subsequent master's degree, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or specialised master’s programmes in economics.

Where Do You Study? Study Location and Organisation in Distance Learning

The distance learning programme takes place entirely online. You access all study contents, learning materials and examinations via Hochschule Fresenius’ digital campus. Attendance at the three two-day seminars is mandatory – these are offered at selected university locations. Your studies are thus location-independent and can be organised 100% flexibly.

At the same time, you benefit from the experience and networks of one of Germany’s largest private universities with locations including Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Idstein, Cologne, Munich and Wiesbaden.

Costs and Financing Options: What Does the BBA Distance Learning Cost?

The distance learning programme in Business Administration at Hochschule Fresenius costs a total of 15,059 euros for a study duration of 72 months (209 euros per month). Various fee models are available – for the standard study duration of 36 or 48 months, the monthly fees increase. With a current discount code, a reduction of fees may be possible.

• Included in the total price: all learning materials, e-books, access to the online library, examination fees, individual support and ASU certificates.
• Financing options: You can finance your studies via BAföG, KfW student loan, scholarships (e.g. Deutschlandstipendium) or via your employer.
• Individual payment models and discounts (e.g. for special promotions) are possible.

Additional costs may arise from travel and meals for the few attendance sessions, but the number of classical on-site examinations is kept as low as possible.