Business Administration - Accounting & Controlling, Bachelor of Arts

These are the requirements for the Bachelor's in Business Administration

With your Bachelor's in Business Administration - Accounting & Controlling, you can work, for example, as an accountant, a business controller, or a production controller.

You can be admitted to the dual study program at the IU International University with either a Abitur (general qualification for university entrance), a Fachabitur, or a specialized high school diploma.

In addition, you can study Accounting & Controlling 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 certified business economist, or have a master craftsman's certificate. Or you have completed a vocational training and have worked full-time for at least 3 years after this training.

These are the study contents in the dual study program BWL - Accounting & Controlling

This bachelor's degree at IU comprises approximately 34 modules that you will take and complete over the course of 7 semesters of regular study time. Each module is worth 5-10 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination performance such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will earn 180 credit points from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical course plan for full-time studies in Accounting & Controlling looks like this:

• Semester 1: Basics of Business Administration, Accounting and Financial Statements, Introduction to Academic Work, Computer Training, Practical Project I
• Semester 2: Business Mathematics, Cost and Performance Accounting, Basics of Economics, Income Tax, Practical Project II
• Semester 3: Basics of Controlling, Marketing, Statistics, Business English I, Practical Project III
• Semester 4: Investment and Financing, Civil Law, Corporate and Trade Tax, Business English II, Practical Project IV
• Semester 5: Specialization Module, Specialization Module, Special Business Law, Digital Business Models, Practical Project V
• Semester 6: Specialization Module, Specialization Module, Project Management, Corporate Valuation Seminar, Practical Project VI
• Semester 7: Specialization Module, Specialization Module, Corporate Governance & Compliance, Personnel and Organization, Bachelor's Thesis

How to Find Your Practical Partner in Dual Studies

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

Having the right practical partner is crucial for a successful dual degree in BWL. With a network of over 15,000 practical partners throughout Germany, IU International can help you find a suitable partner.

Here's how you can find your practical partner for the dual study program in BWL - Accounting & Controlling with IU:

1. You apply online through the IU website. With your application, you will 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 consultation will explain everything about the dual study program, admission, and finding a practical partner.
3. Upon request, you can complete a free applicant training to prepare you for applications in potential companies.
4. The study consultation will work with you to find the right practical partner. The university will either connect you with a company from its extensive network or reach out to your desired company.

Cities Offering BWL Studies

With over 35 study locations throughout Germany, IU International University offers dual studies in all subject areas across the country.

The dual study program in Accounting & Controlling is currently offered by the university in more than 25 cities, including Berlin, Bielefeld, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Hamburg, and Munich.

At the campus, you will attend your 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, canteens, and libraries of other universities - for example, at the Berlin location.

Studying Business Administration at IU's Virtual Campus

At the Virtual Campus, you learn digitally and with maximum flexibility in small study groups.

If there is no IU campus near you or if you prefer flexible and digital learning, you can also enroll at IU's Virtual Campus.

At the Virtual Campus, you will attend your Business Administration - Accounting & Controlling classes, for example, through regular video conferences with your classmates and professors.

Through IU's myCampus learning platform, you will have access to study scripts and the virtual library. By using IU's LearnApp, you can, for instance, work through your scripts digitally on a tablet.