Who should choose the part-time Business Administration distance learning course at HTW Berlin?

The distance learning course "Business Administration (Bachelor of Arts)" at the University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics Berlin is aimed at adults who wish to further their academic qualifications alongside their professional employment. It is particularly suitable for professionals who have already gained practical experience in companies and are aiming for leadership, management, or specialist positions. Likewise, individuals seeking a broad basic education in business administration benefit from it, for example employees in small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, large corporations, or the public administration. The target group also includes self-employed persons and those interested in founding a business, for example with regard to the specialisations offered such as Entrepreneurship, Marketing or Accounting.

Overview of formal admission requirements

• University entrance qualification: The requirement is the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or the advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife).
• Alternatively: A subject-specific study entitlement according to § 11 Berlin Higher Education Act (BerlHG) is also sufficient.
• Professional background: In addition, a completed, relevant vocational training is usually expected, especially for applications without a traditional university entrance qualification.

The exact requirements and exceptions are regulated by HTW Berlin, for example through the recognition of professional qualifications under state law. Changes, additions or special pathways (e.g. for professionally qualified applicants or applicants without a German university entrance qualification) are subject to the university’s current regulations.

Personal requirements for successful studies

• Interest in economic issues and business administration contexts
• Basic understanding of numbers, mathematical matters and entrepreneurial processes
• Independent working style, sense of responsibility and stamina
• Good self-organisation and time management, especially alongside professional employment
• Motivation to continuously educate oneself independently and to explore new areas of knowledge

The course requires a willingness to combine theoretical knowledge with practical content, to incorporate one’s own professional experience and to actively collaborate with fellow students. A certain IT affinity is also advantageous, as parts of the teaching take place digitally.

Overview of Study Content

The part-time Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Economics imparts fundamental and specialised business administration content. The degree course includes the following focal points:

• Fundamentals of Business Administration: Introduction to business administration, accounting, financial statements, cost accounting, marketing
• Legal Foundations: Business law, corporate and labour law
• Quantitative Methods: Mathematics, statistics
• Business Informatics and Information Management: Fundamentals of business informatics, information management
• Economics: Microeconomics, macroeconomics as well as the theory and policy of international economic relations
• Human Resources and Organisation: Human resource management, organisational structures
• Financing and Investment: Basics of investment and financing, corporate tax law, controlling
• Production and Logistics: Production and logistics management
• Strategy, Innovation and International Management: Strategic management, innovation and technology management, international management
• Specialisation through Elective Modules and Advanced Study: Three specialisations are available – entrepreneurship and SME management, marketing, accounting
• Practical and Project Phases: Project management, business simulation, academic work, business model development for small enterprises, controlling and finance in small enterprises, leadership and organisation in small enterprises
• Final Phase: Bachelor's thesis, colloquium

How is the Distance Learning Programme Structured?

The programme is designed to be compatible with employment and extends over 10 semesters (standard period of study) with a total of 180 ECTS credits. It combines self-study, digital teaching formats and in-person sessions into a flexible teaching model:

• Standard period of study: 10 semesters, start of studies each summer semester
• Self-study with learning materials and digital resources
• In-person sessions on selected Saturdays as well as a compact block week
• Balanced mixture of theoretical foundations and practical applications
• Working on projects and case studies, especially within the business simulation
• Individual specialisation through elective and advanced modules

The programme promotes networking through regular interaction with lecturers and fellow students. The flexible structure enables integration of studies with work and family life.

Career Prospects after Graduation

Graduates of the part-time Business Administration Bachelor's programme at HTW Berlin acquire a broad professional foundation that prepares them for diverse roles:

• Positions in companies of all sectors and sizes: industry, services, trade, start-ups, SMEs as well as internationally operating firms
• Entry and career development in areas such as:
  • Marketing and sales
  • Controlling and accounting
  • Human resources
  • Financial management
  • Management consulting
  • Project management
  • Entrepreneurship and SME management
• Taking on leadership roles and management functions
• Founding and developing own entrepreneurial ventures
• Excellent prerequisites for further Master's degree programmes or specialisations

Business Administration graduates are in demand across industries on the job market due to their generalist and practice-oriented skill acquisition.

Cost Structure and Financing Options

There are no traditional tuition fees for the part-time Business Administration distance learning programme at HTW Berlin. Only the semester fee must be paid:

• Semester fee: Currently the fee is 56 euros per semester (as per course information), but it may vary
• No additional tuition fees
• Possible funding options: scholarships, professional funding or training subsidies from employers

As is usual at public universities, the financing concept enables a well-calculable investment in one's own education.