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This online B.Sc. is a fit if you want an internationally recognised bachelor’s from Malta while studying fully remotely. Typical profiles include: (1) full-time employees in marketing, HR or operations seeking a first degree to move into management roles; (2) recent school leavers outside the EU who prefer a low-cost, flexible route into business studies, ideally alongside a student job or internship; (3) career changers from design or tech who want structured business foundations plus a specialisation in areas like Digital Business Management or Business Psychology.
Admission requirements
Teaching language is German; the programme is 100% online with rolling admission. The examination board decides on each application.
- University entrance: one of the following at MQF/EQF level 4 or 5 (or recognised equivalent)
- A-levels or Maltese Matriculation Certificate
- Maltese pre-tertiary certificate
- Level-4 diploma from a German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK)
- UK Foundation Certificate from a higher education institution
- Other international qualifications mapped to MQF/EQF level 4/5
- Language for study in German:
- German proficiency at B2 (CEFR) evidenced by a formal certificate; or
- a secondary-school certificate from a German-medium school
- Additional English requirement: English at B1 (CEFR) via certificate.
- Admission without Abitur: possible via recognised level-4/5 diplomas or through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on additional qualifications or substantial professional experience.
- Credit transfer: prior university coursework can be recognised after an individual check.
Personal requirements
Studying fully online from abroad demands structure and consistency. You should be comfortable learning in German, reading academic texts and writing assignments in a clear, formal style. With the full-time track (6 semesters), study will be your main weekly commitment; with part-time (9 semesters), plan regular study blocks across weekdays and weekends to keep momentum.
- Self-organisation: set a weekly study routine, track deadlines, and complete modules sequentially.
- Perseverance: quantitative subjects (e.g., accounting, statistics) require steady practice; expect iterative exam prep.
- Communication: engage with lecturers and support services early when you need clarification.
- Technical setup: reliable internet, webcam and a quiet workspace for online exams and seminars.
- Language readiness: solid B2 German for coursework and exams; B1 English supports the Business English module and international materials.
There are no on-site attendance requirements and exams are taken online. Rolling enrolment lets you start when ready—use this flexibility to align your study load with work or internships and to build relevant experience while progressing through the 180 ECTS curriculum.
What will you study in the Business Administration and Management (B.Sc.) at United International Schools?
The programme is taught in German. You need proven German at CEFR B2 and basic English at CEFR B1 to follow classes and complete assessments. Over 180 ECTS, you build a full business toolkit and finish with a bachelor’s thesis linked to your chosen specialisation.
You start with core business foundations: General Business Administration and Scientific Work and Self-Management develop your academic and analytical skills; Microeconomics and Macroeconomics explain markets and the wider economy; Business Mathematics and Statistics sharpen your quantitative decision-making.
The finance and accounting strand covers Accounting I and II, Cost Accounting and Controlling, plus Investment and Financing. You learn bookkeeping through to financial statement analysis (including IFRS basics), budgeting and performance control, and corporate finance principles used in day-to-day decisions.
Management and markets are addressed through Business Management and Marketing. You examine strategy, organisational objectives and customer-centric marketing, then apply these ideas in projects and case work.
Operations and digital enablement include Business Informatics and Project and Process Management. You explore the IT systems that support management, information security and data handling, and you practise methods to scope, plan and steer projects and processes effectively.
Legal and people topics add Business Law I and II (key areas of German business law, including company formation and insolvency) and Human Resource Management (staffing, development and current HR trends). Business English builds practical communication for negotiations, offers and presentations.
Specialisations (three modules, each 12 ECTS): choose one of four tracks—Accounting and Controlling; Business Psychology; Digital Business Management; Human Resources Management. Your bachelor’s thesis (18 ECTS) deepens a topic from your specialisation to demonstrate applied research skills.
This is a fully online programme—a German “Fernstudium” (distance learning)—with no on-site phases. Note: the ZFU (Germany’s state authority approving distance-learning courses) governs German providers; as a Maltese higher education programme, UIS is not subject to ZFU approval.
How does the Business Administration and Management distance programme work?
You study 100% online with rolling admission. Start any time, choose full-time (36 months) or part-time (54 months), and complete modules consecutively at your own pace. Exams and assignments are taken remotely, so you do not need to travel or apply for a visa.
Teaching language and certificates
The language of instruction is German. For admission and study success, you must evidence German B2 (CEFR). UIS also expects English B1 (CEFR) for selected materials and Business English. If you do not meet B2 German, this programme is not suitable.
Learning format and study materials
All modules are delivered online. You access structured materials, online lectures and seminars, and digital study support. You work through modules one after another, applying concepts to case studies and preparing for the assessment format set in each module handbook.
Exams from outside Germany
Assessments are designed for remote completion. Written exams and coursework can be taken online from abroad; no travel to Malta or Germany is required. This fully remote setup means no student visa is needed.
On-site sessions in Germany or Malta
There are no mandatory on-site sessions. The programme is planned for distance learners worldwide.
Time models, workload and live sessions
Choose full-time (six semesters, 36 months) or part-time (nine semesters, 54 months). You can switch tracks if your situation changes. Any live online sessions follow Central European time (Malta/Germany: CET/CEST). Plan a steady weekly study rhythm; the exact workload varies by module and assessment schedule. Extensions are available on request, and UIS offers additional support time beyond the nominal duration.
About ZFU: the ZFU is Germany’s approval body for distance-learning courses offered in Germany. As a Maltese higher education programme, UIS does not carry a ZFU admission number—this is normal and does not affect international recognition.
What does the Business Administration and Management cost?
Total tuition is €11,700, usually paid as six semester fees of €1,950. In the standard full-time duration (36 months), this equals €3,900 per year over three years. Part-time learners (54 months) pay the same total, spread over nine semesters.
Included are access to online learning materials, supervision and standard assessment attempts. Because the programme is fully online, there are no travel or on-site seminar costs. If you extend beyond the planned duration, UIS offers additional support time and further extensions on request—ask early so you can plan potential extra fees, if any, before committing.
All payments are in euros. If you pay from outside the euro area, consider exchange rates and possible bank or card fees charged by your provider. Many learners align tuition payments with their employment income, as fees are semester-based rather than monthly.
What careers and recognition does the Business Administration and Management offer?
You earn 180 ECTS at MQF/EQF Level 6 (bachelor level). The programme and institution are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) under licence 2023-010. Malta participates in the Bologna Process, so ECTS credits and Level 6 align with European frameworks, supporting recognition across the EU/EEA and access to master’s degrees, including MBAs, where standard entry criteria are met.
What this means abroad: ECTS credits are the European “currency” of study load; employers and universities in Europe understand 180 ECTS bachelor degrees. Outside Europe, recognition depends on local evaluators, but national accreditation plus EQF Level 6 typically enables credential assessment for graduate admission and skilled employment.
Typical career paths include:
- Financial and management roles: Junior Controller, Financial Analyst, Accounting Associate
- Marketing and growth: Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Associate, Product Coordinator
- People and organisation: HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition, People Operations
- Consulting and projects: Project Coordinator, Business Analyst, Junior Consultant
- Entrepreneurship: Founding a small business or start-up; business development roles in SMEs
Salaries vary widely by country and sector. The specialisations—Accounting and Controlling, Business Psychology, Digital Business Management, Human Resources Management—let you position for specific entry-level tracks and then progress into specialist or leadership roles with experience.
Who is the Business Administration and Management right for – and who not?
This programme suits international learners who want a European bachelor’s degree they can complete fully online alongside work. It offers rolling admission, flexible pacing and recognised 180 ECTS at bachelor level.
- You want a fully online business degree with no on-site attendance.
- You are comfortable studying in German (B2) and can handle some content in English (B1).
- You prefer clear structure: complete one module after another, with remote exams.
- You value European recognition (MFHEA-accredited, 180 ECTS, EQF Level 6) to access master’s programmes.
- You aim to specialise in Accounting/Controlling, Business Psychology, Digital Business or HR to target specific roles.
There are also clear cases where this degree is not a fit. Read these carefully before you apply from abroad.
- You need an English-taught programme or cannot evidence German at CEFR B2.
- You require in-person teaching, campus life or exams at a physical test centre.
- Your employer or funding body demands a German ZFU-approved Fernstudium; UIS, as a Maltese HEI, is not under ZFU.
- You expect guaranteed on-site internships or lab work; internships are recommended but not embedded as mandatory placements.
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