Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts

Dual studies @ IU International University of Applied Sciences 

The dual Bachelor's degree program in Business Administration at IU provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in the areas of Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, and Management. Students gain a deep understanding of business concepts and can apply them directly in practice within companies. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience in companies, students can improve their skills in Marketing, Finance, and Management, and prepare themselves for a career in various fields of business, especially in companies, consulting firms, and associations.

At a Glance

University IU International University of Applied Sciences, UAS based in Erfurt
Field of Study EconomicsBusiness Administration
Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Duration 7 Semesters
ECTS 180 Credit Points
Language of Instruction German
Course contents Foundations of Business Administration, Computer Training, Introduction to Academic Work, Principles of Economics, Practical Project I, Business Mathematics, Civil Law, Accounting and Financial Statements, Introduction to Tax Law, Practical Project II, Statistics, Module from the chosen specialization, Basics of Controlling, Cost and Performance Accounting, Practical Project III, Marketing, Module from the chosen specialization, Digital Business Models, Module from the chosen specialization, Practical Project IV, Special Business Law, Module from the chosen specialization, Module from the chosen specialization, Module from the chosen specialization, Practical Project V, Module from the chosen specialization, Module from the chosen specialization, Investment and Financing, Project Management, Practical Project VI, Elective Module Distance Learning, Elective Module Distance Learning, E-Commerce, Personnel and Organization, Bachelor's Thesis
Location Augsburg, Berlin, Bremen, Dortmund, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Cologne, Leipzig, Lübeck, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Ulm, or virtual campus
Enrollment quarterly (start dates may vary by location)
More Info https://www.iu-dualesstudium.de
  • dual study program without tuition fees at Germany's largest university
  • no Numerus Clausus, no access restrictions
  • over 15,000 practice partners in over 30 cities from Berlin to Munich
  • interesting specializations, such as trade management or logistics management
  • study is also possible at the virtual campus
  • start of studies possible every quarter multiple times a year

These are the requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration

With your Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, you can work as an accountant, business controller, e-commerce manager, supply chain manager, or social manager, for example.

You can be admitted to the dual study program at IU International University if you have either a high school diploma (general university entrance qualification), a technical college entrance qualification, or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

In addition, you can also study Business Administration without a high school diploma. For the dual study program without a high school diploma, you need to have completed an advanced training course, such as becoming a state-certified business economist, or have a master craftsman's diploma. Or you have completed a vocational training and worked full-time for at least 3 years after this training.

These are the study contents in the dual study program Business Administration

This bachelor's degree at IU includes about 48 modules that you will take and complete over 7 semesters of regular study time. Each module corresponds to 5-10 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination performance such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will acquire 180 credit points from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical course schedule for full-time studies in Business Administration looks as follows:

  • Semester 1: Fundamentals of Business Administration, Computer Training, Introduction to Academic Work, Principles of Economics, Practical Project I
  • Semester 2: Business Mathematics, Civil Law, Accounting and Financial Statements, Introduction to Tax Law, Practical Project II
  • Semester 3: Statistics, Module from the chosen specialization, Fundamentals of Controlling, Cost and Performance Accounting, Practical Project III
  • Semester 4: Marketing, Module from the chosen specialization, Digital Business Models, Module from the chosen specialization, Practical Project IV
  • Semester 5: Special Commercial Law, Module from the chosen specialization, Module from the chosen specialization, Module from the chosen specialization, Practical Project V
  • Semester 6: Module from the chosen specialization, Module from the chosen specialization, Investment and Financing, Project Management, Practical Project VI
  • Semester 7: Elective Module Distance Learning, Elective Module Distance Learning, E-Commerce, Personnel and Organization, Bachelor Thesis

As a concentration, you can choose from these exciting modules: Accounting & Controlling, Tax Consulting, Retail Management, Logistics Management, or Social Management.

How to find your practical partner in a dual study program

Upon request, you can complete a free application training with IU International University.

The right practical partner is crucial for a successful dual study program in Business Administration. With a network of over 15,000 practical partners nationwide, IU International University helps you find a suitable practical partner.

Here's how to find your practical partner for the dual study program in Business Administration with IU:

  1. You apply online through the IU website. With your application, you also submit your documents such as a resume and your latest transcript.
  2. You participate in an Online Info Session via the IU application portal. During the Info Session, the study counseling explains everything about the dual study program, admission, and finding a practical partner.
  3. Upon request, you complete a free applicant training to prepare for applications in potential companies.
  4. Together with you, the study counseling searches for the right practical partner. The university either connects you with a company from its extensive network or contacts your desired company.

Cities where the Business Administration program is offered

With over 35 campuses throughout Germany, IU International University offers dual study programs in all disciplines nationwide.

The dual study program in Business Administration is currently offered by the university in more than 30 cities, including Berlin, Bielefeld, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Hamburg, and Munich.

On campus, you can attend lectures and seminars. In the lounge area, you can interact with your fellow students. Depending on the city, you may also have access to the cafeterias and libraries of other universities, for example, at the Berlin location.

Studying Business Administration at the IU Virtual Campus

At the Virtual Campus, you learn digitally and flexibly in small study groups.

If there is no IU campus near you or if you prefer to learn flexibly and digitally, you can also enroll at the so-called IU Virtual Campus.

At the Virtual Campus, you can attend your Business Administration classes, for example, through regular video conferences with your fellow students and instructors.

Through the IU myCampus learning platform, you can access study materials and the virtual library. With the IU LearnApp, you can, for instance, study your scripts digitally on a tablet.

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