Who benefits from the distance learning course in Business Administration, B.A.?

The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration (B.A.) at Hochschule Fresenius is aimed at individuals who want to understand economic contexts and pursue diverse career options in management, controlling, marketing, or business success. The distance learning course is suitable for working professionals, career changers, and trainees who want to study time- and location-independently. Entry is also possible without a university entrance qualification, provided alternative qualifications are available. Thus, both school graduates with a university entrance qualification and professionally qualified individuals with advanced training or relevant vocational training and experience are addressed.

What admission requirements must you meet?

Depending on prior education, the following formal routes apply for admission to the distance learning course in Business Administration (B.A.):

• General university entrance qualification (Abitur): Grants unrestricted nationwide access to begin the course.
• Advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachabitur) or subject-specific university entrance qualification: Grants eligibility according to the specified federal states or the respective subject area.
• Professional qualification without (advanced) university entrance qualification:
  • Completed vocational training of at least two years plus at least two years of full-time employment in a field-related area as well as passing a subject-specific university entrance examination.
  • Advanced training (e.g. master craftsman, business administrator, technician) with at least 400 hours of instruction and an additional subject-specific university entrance examination.
  • Intermediate school leaving certificate plus at least three years of vocational training (with a final grade of 2.5 or better); if the grade is lower, the university entrance examination must be taken additionally.

Personal advice and assessment of individual borderline cases are provided by the university’s student advisory service. Previous study or training achievements can be recognised upon application.

Personal requirements for successful study are especially:

• Interest in business-related issues and economic contexts
• Basic mathematical understanding as well as analytical and logical thinking
• Ability for self-organised learning and time management
• Communication and presentation skills, openness to digital work environments
• Self-motivation and perseverance for self-study in distance learning

What to Expect from the Business Administration Distance Learning Course – Overview of Contents and Competences

In the Business Administration (B.A.) degree programme at Hochschule Fresenius, you will gain a comprehensive insight into economic structures and processes. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and covers both classical and modern topics in business administration. Among other things, you will learn:

• Fundamentals of business administration and economics
• Practice-oriented topics such as company formation, entrepreneurship and start-up projects
• Accounting, bookkeeping and cost accounting
• Commercial, corporate and labour law as well as civil law
• Statistics and mathematics for economic applications
• Finance, controlling and financial reporting
• Human resource management, organisation and operational planning
• Marketing, market research and online marketing
• Economy in current affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Value chain management as well as strategic and international management
• Business English, communication, presentation and intercultural competences

The key qualifications you will develop during your studies include self-organised working, academic researching and independent project development. Practical projects, such as founding a virtual company or working on case studies, prepare you for typical challenges in companies across all industries. Through international certificates and masterclasses (in cooperation with Arizona State University®), you can further sharpen your profile and acquire additional competences.

How the Distance Learning Course Works: Process, Exams and Study Organisation

The Business Administration distance learning course at Hochschule Fresenius is fully digital and can be flexibly integrated into your daily life. The main points of the process are:

• Start possible at any time, individual determination of study duration (36, 48 or 72 months)
• 180 ECTS credits for the bachelor's degree, independent planning of the module sequence without a rigid semester structure
• Access to the online learning platform studynet with digital studymags, teaching videos, e-books and online library
• Self-study supported by personal study coaches and digital consultations with lecturers
• Participation in online webinars (approximately 210 hours of instruction) for deepening knowledge and exchange
• Individual study planning – change of time model and free extension possible if needed

The exam formats are modern, practice-oriented and minimise classic written exams. The following formats are used:

• Essays and written assignments on practical questions
• Project work and presentations (also possible online)
• Open-book exams and 24/7 online exams
• Case studies, portfolios and online quizzes as accompanying performance records

On-campus sessions are rare and, if required, are limited to a few exams at nationwide examination centres. Learning materials are available as digital documents or optionally as printed booklets. Additionally, the university promotes digital competences – for example, through access to AI platforms like NextGeneration:AI.

Your Career Prospects – Professional Opportunities after Graduation

With a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, you open up a wide range of employment opportunities in almost all economic sectors. Typical fields of activity for graduates are:

• Corporate management and leadership (e.g. team or project management)
• Controlling and accounting
• Marketing, sales and market research
• Human resource management and organisation
• Financial management and banking
• Consulting in business or management
• Purchasing, procurement and logistics
• Independent entrepreneurial activity or start-up founding

The interdisciplinary nature of the course also prepares you for positions in international companies and qualifies you for further master’s programmes at home and abroad. Special practical projects, international certificates and specialisations in digitalisation and sustainability sharpen your profile for future-oriented professional fields.

What Does the Degree Cost and How Can You Finance It?

For the Business Administration (B.A.) distance learning course at Hochschule Fresenius, transparent and plannable tuition fees apply. The costs depend on the chosen study duration:

• 36 months: €375.00 (with discount €333.75) per month
• 48 months: €325.00 (with discount €289.25) per month
• 72 months: €235.00 (with discount €209.15) per month

The total fee amounts to approximately €12,420 depending on the study duration and includes all regular services such as access to the learning platform, digital study materials, examination fees and support. Additional costs may arise for optional printed study booklets, technology (such as a laptop or internet connection) and possibly travel and accommodation expenses for on-site exams.

Various options are available for financing:

• Payment in monthly instalments
• Possible funding through BAföG (depending on individual circumstances)
• Student loans, e.g. KfW student loan
• Scholarships, such as the Deutschlandstipendium
• Support from the employer during part-time study
• Tax deductibility of study costs as work-related expenses

With the discount code "START11" the monthly tuition fees are permanently reduced. The university ensures that there are no hidden additional costs for compulsory services. The degree is state-recognised and accredited by ACQUIN.