Digital Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts

Distance learning program @ IU International University 

👉 The distance learning programme "Digital Business Administration" at IU International University is an innovative study offering that stands out for its comprehensive integration of digital topics and methods. Over 6 semesters in full-time study or 8-12 semesters in part-time study, students acquire in-depth knowledge in classic business administration content as well as specialized know-how in areas such as digital business models, digital skills, introduction to business informatics, agile project management, online marketing, and digital finance and controlling.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider IU International University, UAS based in Erfurt (Germany)
Studying, anytime and anywhere – according to your own rules: The distance learning at IU International University (IU) not only makes this possible, but is constantly meeting individual learning needs and providing the latest gadgets for a maximally flexible study. The state-recognized bachelor's and master's programs, which can be completed part-time or full-time, are intended to adapt to the students' everyday lives – whether alongside work, during parental leave, or while traveling the world. Self-directed learning has never been easier: from the innovative learning app IU Learn, through the online campus with live formats, to the in-house and thus first AI-based university chatbot Syntea. Currently, there are over 130,000 students enrolled at IU – making IU the largest German university.
🎓 Field of Study Economy & MediaBusiness Administration
📜 Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
⏳ Duration 6 Semesters, Study effort 20 hours weekly
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Business administration, Digital Business Models, Digital Skills, Introduction to Business Informatics, Introduction to Academic Work, Agile Project Management, Managerial Economics, Law, Collaborative Work, Statistical Computing, Online Marketing, Project: Cross Media Marketing, Business Mathematics, Purchasing, Procurement and Distribution, Intercultural and Ethical Skills, Organizational Behavior, Digital HR, Project: New Work, Accounting and Balance Sheets, Cost and Performance Accounting, Investment and Financing, Digital Finance and Controlling, Business Intelligence, Project: Business Intelligence, Sustainability and Quality Management, Change Management, Seminar: Current Topics in Digitalization, Business Simulation Game, Elective Module A, Elective Module B, Elective Module C, Bachelor Thesis
📚 Electives Digital product development, digital transformation, digitization in logistics, entrepreneurial management, growth hacking trends, intrapreneurship, lean product management, online sales management, and distribution
👥 In-person sessions no mandatory presences, numerous virtual teaching events
✅ ZFU Approval The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Digital Business Administration under the number 1147122.
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 259 € monthly
from 15063 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.iu-fernstudium.de
  • 3 flexible time models from full-time to part-time for every life situation
  • Interesting specializations, such as in Digital Product Development or Digital Transformation
  • Innovative learning concept with IU Learn app and digital lectures

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

You can enroll in the Bachelor's distance learning programme in Digital Business Administration at IU International University (IU) if you provide us with your A-levels (general higher education entrance qualification), your technical college entrance qualification (Fachabitur), or your subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

Alternatively, you can also enroll without A-levels. Studying without A-levels at IU is possible under the following conditions:

  • You have successfully completed an advanced training, such as training to become a state-certified business economist.
  • Or you have completed a vocational training, such as training to become a office clerk. After your training, you have worked in this profession full-time for at least 3 years. If your training is not thematically related to the distance learning programme in Digital Business Administration, you will first complete a trial study before being regularly enrolled.

Study Content & Modules: This is the Study Schedule in the Bachelor's Programme Digital Business Administration

The bachelor's programme at IU International University is modular. A module usually consists of 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as an exam or a written paper. You complete your bachelor's degree step by step - and even largely determine when you want to complete which module.

In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows:

  • 1st Semester: Business Administration, Digital Business Models, Digital Skills, Introduction to Business Informatics, Introduction to Scientific Work, Agile Project Management
  • 2nd Semester: Managerial Economics, Law, Collaborative Work, Statistical Computing, Online Marketing, Project: Cross Media Marketing
  • 3rd Semester: Business Mathematics, Purchasing, Procurement and Distribution, Intercultural and Ethical Action Competencies, Organizational Behavior, Digital HR, Project: New Work
  • 4th Semester: Accounting and Balance Sheets, Cost and Performance Accounting, Investment and Financing, Digital Finance and Controlling, Business Intelligence, Project: Business Intelligence
  • 5th Semester: Sustainability and Quality Management, Change Management, Seminar: Current Topics in Digitalization, Business Simulation Game, Elective Module A
  • 6th Semester: Elective Module B, Elective Module C, Bachelor's Thesis

Special feature in IU distance learning: the many opportunities to deepen your studies in interesting elective modules. In the Bachelor's programme Digital Business Administration, you choose a total of 3 specialization modules:

You select your first specialization module from these topics: Digital Product Development, Digital Transformation, Digitalization in Logistics, Entrepreneurial Management, Growth Hacking Trends, Intrapreneurship, Lean Product Management, Online Sales Management and Distribution.

Your second specialization module is chosen from these topics: Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality, Cloud Computing and Programming, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Deep Learning, Innovative Technologies and Sustainability, Robotics and Automation, Smart Services, User Testing and Prototyping.

You select your third specialization module from these topics: Advanced Leadership, Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality, Business Consulting, Cloud Computing and Programming, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Deep Learning, Digital Product Development, Digitalization in Logistics, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurial Management, English as a Foreign Language, French as a Foreign Language, Italian as a Foreign Language, Spanish as a Foreign Language, Growth Hacking Trends, Innovation in Supply Chain Management, Innovative Technologies and Sustainability, Intrapreneurship, Conflict Management and Coaching, Lean Product Management, Marketing Campaigns, Online Sales Management and Distribution, Robotics and Automation, Salesforce Platform Development, Salesforce Platform Management, Smart Services, General Studies, User Testing and Prototyping.

Study Concept: This is how the part-time study in Digital Business Administration at IU works

You can adapt the online study programme in Digital Business Administration at IU International University flexibly to your life and daily routine, as it suits you best. For example, you can choose one of 3 study models: In the full-time study, you need a total of 6 semesters, i.e., 36 months, to complete your bachelor's degree. In part-time study I, you study for 8 semesters until completion. Or you opt for part-time study II and take 12 semesters to complete your bachelor's degree.

With each module registration, you will receive study materials in printed study booklets from IU. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of each lesson. Depending on the module, the study materials are supplemented with podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called Shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books through the convenient IU Learn app.

In many modules, virtual lectures are also offered, allowing you to interactively engage with your peers and lecturers.

Particularly convenient and flexible is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 24/7, 7 days a week - whenever you feel optimally prepared for the exam, for example, in construction preparation. Additionally, we operate around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in a traditional onsite manner.

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