Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics
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Part-time Distance Learning
Economists work in a diverse range of fields and are in high demand across various sectors, including small, medium, and large companies, global corporations, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions. They can apply their skills and expertise across a wide range of areas, including procurement, logistics, controlling, marketing, and human resources. Study for a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics at the FernUniversität in Hagen via distance learning and expand your professional horizons!
Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics: Course Content
How do the actions of different players within the economic relationship structure impact the development of entire markets? Which contributory factors must successful company management always keep in mind? What aspects should be considered in order to ensure sustainable and efficient production? Business Administration and Economics students deal with these and many other questions. They acquire a basic understanding of the economic processes and interrelationships that are important in many fields of activity.
The bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration and Economics is divided into a compulsory and a compulsory elective part. The compulsory part provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of economics. The main components are:
- internal and external accounting,
- investment and financing,
- economic and legal aspects,
- business informatics, and
- corporate management in general.
During your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a specialization aligned with your interests and career goals. You can tailor your course content by selecting from a wide range of compulsory elective modules in business administration and economics. In addition to gaining specialist knowledge, you will also develop your ability to think abstractly and analytically and expand your social, methodological and media skills.
Student testimonial on the B.Sc. Business Administration and Economics program
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“Distance learning demands a lot of self-discipline. The first thing you have to do is find out what type of learner you are and, above all, manage your time well.”
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Career prospects as a Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics qualifies you for a wide range of jobs in business and the public sector, depending on your specialization.
Possible fields of activity for economists include:
- Procurement, production, logistics
- Controlling, accounting, finance, taxes, auditing
- Organization, personnel
- Marketing, sales, service, innovation
Your potential employers include:
- Large and medium-sized companies
- Auditing institutes
- Tax consultants
- Credit institutions, banks
- Federal or EU authorities, e.g., market regulatory authorities
- (International) associations and organizations
Of course, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics also opens the door to a career in research and teaching. The next step would be a master’s degree, after which a doctorate is also possible.
Profile of the bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration and Economics
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
| Type of study | Full-time study, part-time study, part-time distance learning (further education/continuing education), professional qualification with elements of classroom study and online study |
| Study duration: | 6 semesters full-time, part-time studies can be arranged to suit your circumstances |
| Scope: | 180 credit points (ECTS) |
| Start of studies: | Summer semester (April 1) or winter semester (October 1) |
| Enrollment deadlines: | 1 December to 31 January (for the summer semester) 1 June to 31 July (for the winter semester) |
| Costs: | Approx. €2,200 total costs for a full-time course in the standard study period For part-time studies or a personalized period of study, the total costs increase by a further 60 euros basic fee per semester (plus student body contribution) |
| Certificates | It is also possible to obtain a certificate in this degree program. If you successfully complete six of the ten compulsory modules at the FernUniversität in Hagen, you can apply for a certificate confirming the basic economic skills you have acquired. |
Your benefits at a glance
- Maximum flexibility: At the FernUniversität in Hagen you study at your own pace – to suit your particular needs.
- Recognized degree: Providing practical, job-relevant degrees with a high academic quality – this has been the FernUniversität’s mission for around 50 years now.
- Good support: During your studies at the FernUniversität, you can rely on intensive support from the teaching staff and faculties.
- Good-value further education: Full transparency regarding fees means that you do not have to worry about any hidden costs when studying at the FernUni in Hagen.
- Location-independent & plannable: The FernUniversität in Hagen provides you with learning materials from by post or online via digital learning tools. Events with compulsory attendance are announced well in advance and thanks to the FernUni in Hagen’s 13 German and 7 foreign campus locations are easily accessible for all students.
Want to Know More?
Would you like to find out more about the bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics as a (part-time) distance-learning course? Then take a look at the degree program web page provided by the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics. Here you will find further information on the structure of the course, the specific course content and the admission requirements.
Things You Should Know about the FernUniversität in Hagen
You can find answers to the most important questions and basic information about studying at the FernUniversität in Hagen here:
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In terms of student numbers, the FernUniversität in Hagen is the largest state university in Germany . And it is the only state-run distance learning university. FernUni students can obtain an internationally recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree. Compact certificates complement our range. The flexible study system allows you to adapt your studies to suit your life situation. That's why we are exactly the right choice for the following people:
- Working professionals
- People bringing up families
- High school graduates
- Potential students with no high school diploma
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Students abroad
- Schoolchildren
- Competitive athletes
- Refugees
- Studying While Incarcerated
- Servicemen and women in the Armed Forces
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No doubt, you have many questions: How does distance learning work? How do I learn? In what format are the exams held? When can I start studying? All the answers are gathered here for our students:
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The Student Advice Service will help you make your decision about what to study at the FernUniversität. Here you will also find further information on how to organize your distance learning course.
If you have any specific questions about the bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics you can ask the faculty’s Student Advisory Service directly:
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You can find out more about the requirements for any degree program by visiting the website of the relevant faculty. For more information about the bachelor’s degree program, please contact the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics.
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You can find all the relevant information on enrollment at the FernUniversität in Hagen listed here:
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You can find advice and support close to your home at many locations in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. We also believe that helping students to network with other students is of key importance for later success.
