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Deutsch What prerequisites and skills should you have for the online Business Administration degree at Jade University?
The online Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration at Jade University is aimed at individuals seeking a flexible and practice-oriented education in economic sciences. You are particularly suited if you are professionally and/or familiarly committed and want to organise your time largely independently. The programme is designed for both career starters (with university entrance qualification) and professionally qualified persons without a school leaving certificate, who wish to qualify for specialist or managerial roles in various corporate departments.
What formal requirements apply for admission?
For enrolment in the online Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration, you need one of the following qualifications:
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife)
- Professionally qualified persons without Abitur can be admitted via a subject-specific university entrance qualification (e.g. completed vocational training followed by several years of relevant professional experience)
- Professional further education qualifications such as "staatlich geprüfter Betriebswirt" or a specialist business qualification can enable access within the framework of recognition/individual assessment and can be credited towards the degree programme
- Applications are possible from 1 June (winter semester) or from 1 December (summer semester) respectively via the online application portal of Jade University
For participation, you should also have sufficient German language skills as well as an internet-enabled computer. Recognition of previously completed studies and further training achievements is possible; equivalence of content is taken into account here.
Personal requirements include in particular:
- Self-motivation, discipline and good self-management, as a large part of the studies is carried out independently and location-independently
- Determination and perseverance to systematically pursue the studies alongside professional and/or family commitments
- Interest in economic issues and openness to digital learning methods
- Willingness to actively collaborate in virtual teams as well as the ability to solve problems independently and think critically
- Basic IT skills and willingness to learn in an interactive online environment
Which content does the online business administration degree at Jade University cover?
In the Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration (B.A.) at Jade University, you will receive a comprehensive foundation in business administration that is scientifically based and practically oriented. The content is diverse and covers key areas such as planning, organisation, financial management and corporate governance. You will learn to systematically analyse and solve business-related issues and independently manage projects.
- Fundamentals of Business Administration: General business administration, business mathematics, cost and revenue accounting, bookkeeping, accounting and business law
- Quantitative and qualitative methodological skills: Economics, statistics, empirical social research, controlling, investment and financing
- Specialist modules on strategy and marketing: E-business management, strategic management, marketing, corporate policy project, business simulation game
- Personnel management and management skills: Process management, project management, sustainable economic development, human resource management, Business English
- Practical module and specialisation: Practical project and bachelor's thesis, possibility of individual specialisation through elective modules
In addition to professional knowledge, key competencies are conveyed, including teamwork, communication skills, problem-solving competence and independent project work. The use of digital media and methods of online communication is an integral part of the course.
What does the structure of the online Business Administration degree look like?
The degree is fundamentally designed as an online distance learning programme with a standard period of study of six semesters (180 ECTS). However, you can extend the course flexibly on a part-time basis to suit your own time budget. The course is structured modularly:
- Digital learning environment: Access to study materials and interactive content via the Moodle learning platform around the clock
- Self-study and online supervision: Multimedia modules, structured course plans, video seminars, lectures and consultations with the lecturers – many of which are also available as recordings
- Fixed attendance phases: Optional face-to-face events and mandatory exams take place on campus in Wilhelmshaven on four weekends per semester
- Examinations: Written exams are taken on site; alternatively, there are course-related online submissions
- Study organisation: Early planning through fixed dates, flexible module selection per semester
- Certificates during the course: After passing certain module packages, you can apply for certificates for partial achievements
The course starts either in the winter or summer semester. The close digital support and the structure of the programme offer you great flexibility and enable compatibility with work and family.
What career and professional perspectives does the degree open up for you?
With the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, you qualify as a business administration generalist for diverse specialist and managerial tasks in companies across all sectors. Typical fields of application include:
- Controlling, accounting, financial management and investment planning
- Marketing and sales, e-business, market and company analyses
- Human resource management, organisational development, project management
- Purchasing, logistics, supply chain management
- Management consulting, start-up founding and self-employment
You will learn to confidently apply business administration instruments, analyse and design organisational structures and processes, and independently implement economic decisions. Those wishing to progress professionally will find typical entry-level positions as junior controller, marketing assistant, project manager, account manager or human resource specialist. A subsequent master’s degree and prospectively a doctorate are also possible with this degree.
How are the costs for the online Business Administration degree made up and what financing options are available?
The total cost for the online degree in Business Administration at Jade University is approximately 4,098 euros for the six-semester standard period of study (as of WiSe 2025/26). These consist of:
- Semester fee: 208 euros per semester (a total of 1,248 euros for six semesters)
- Media usage fee: 95 euros per enrolled module (a total of 2,850 euros for 30 modules, reduced to 70 euros per module if BAföG entitlement exists)
No media usage fee is charged for the practical project and the bachelor’s thesis. If the course extends beyond six semesters (e.g. in the part-time model), higher semester fees will apply. Additional costs may arise for travel to attendance sessions.
The course fees can be claimed as work-related expenses for tax purposes. Sponsorship by the employer is also possible, as the acquired knowledge is directly applied in the company. Depending on the individual situation, support through BAföG or other funding programmes may also be considered.
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