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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course International Business Communication under the number 135808c. No NC, even without Abitur: Admission to studies at AKAD University
You will be admitted to the specialized translation degree programme at AKAD University if you can demonstrate a high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
Admission without a high school diploma or equivalent qualification is possible under the following conditions:
- You have successfully completed a vocational further training and hold a qualification such as State-certified Business Economist, Certified Accountant, Business Specialist, Business Administrator, State-certified Technician, or Master Craftsman.
- Or you have completed a vocational training of at least two years that is relevant to your desired course of study, as well as at least three years of professional experience in a related field. If this applies to you, you can take a university qualification examination, which consists of three written exams in German, English, and a subject-specific part, as well as an oral exam.
In addition, secure English language skills at level ALTE/GER C1 are required. Not sure about your language skills? Test yourself with the free language test on the AKAD University website.
And if you want to start right away: You can enroll in this degree programme at any time. The distance learning programme for translators is not restricted, there is no numerus clausus.
Bachelor Distance Learning International Business Communication
The Bachelor Distance Learning International Business Communication is aimed at all those interested in both economics as well as language and cultural studies. Key qualifications such as management techniques complement intercultural competences and basics in business informatics in this AKAD distance learning course.
This distance learning course offers various specialisations that allow for a focus in a specific subject area.
Compulsory Subjects
- English for Professional Purposes, Basics of Economics, Basics of Business Administration, Economics Essentials, Self-Management or Presentation Techniques, General Translation E/D, Tools for Translators
- The Language of Business, Business Correspondence, Production and Material Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, German Language, Introduction to Academic Writing, Translating General Texts E/D
- Economics, Business Communication, International Procurement, Production and Financial Management, European Economy, Introduction to Communication Sciences, Business and Psychological Basics of Human Resource Management, Law Essentials, Human Resource Management in International Companies, Employee Management
- Basics of Intercultural Management, Studies of Anglo-Saxon Countries, Issues in Intercultural Communication, Company Management in Internationally-operating Companies, Organization
- Management Techniques for Planning, Decision Making, and Project Management, Translating Business Texts E/D
- Business Informatics Essentials, Basics of the Internet, English for IT, IT Services Marketing
- Negotiation Interpreting
Elective Subjects
The elective subjects are taken from one of the following specialisations and are available in the 6th semester:
- Specialisation in Human Resource Management: Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Deployment, Compensation, Staff Development and Monitoring, Leadership (Specialisation), Introduction to Business Application Studies
- Specialisation in Business Language French: The Language of Economics, Economic Correspondence, Studies of France
- Specialisation in Marketing Management: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing Tools and Marketing Mix, International Marketing
- Specialisation in Business Language Spanish: The Language of Economics, Economic Correspondence, Studies of Spain
This AKAD distance learning course is offered in two variants, the standard variant, which corresponds to part-time studies and lasts for 48 months or 8 semesters. You can complete this course stress-free alongside your job. The study time in part-time studies can be extended by up to 2 years at no additional cost. The sprint variant or full-time studies last a total of 36 months or 6 semesters.
The weekly workload is about 21 hours. Study materials are sent to you by post, and you work through them on your own with the help of tutors.
You must complete a 9-week internship during your studies. If you are employed for the same amount of time, this internship is not required.
In addition, you must reserve approximately 58 days for attendance seminars. An attendance seminar usually lasts for one or two days.
The course concludes with the academic degree Bachelor of Arts, which is fully equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts at a traditional university. To obtain this degree, you will complete the modules, attend the seminar and possibly the internship. Additionally, you will write a Bachelor's thesis, a written paper of approximately 50 pages.
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