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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Business Administration - Banking & Finance under the number 144711c. Who benefits from the distance learning course in Business Administration β Banking & Finance?
The distance learning course is aimed at you if you want to establish yourself in the financial industry or deliberately expand your career path. Particularly benefiting are career starters as well as professionals from banks, insurance companies, and financial services who want to qualify for positions in consulting, management or a change to self-employment. Even if you are interested in digitalisation and the transformation of banking and finance professions or are planning an academic degree as a basis for a masterβs programme, you will find a suitable offer in this course.
Admission: What do you need to bring?
There are several routes to gain access to the course:
- If you have a general, subject-specific or advanced technical college entrance qualification (Abitur/Fachabitur) or an equivalent foreign higher education entrance qualification, you are directly admitted.
- If you have a recognised professional advancement qualification (for example as a technician, master craftsman, business administrator, specialist, educator), you also receive admission to study.
- If you have completed vocational training and have relevant professional experience, you can start by means of a university aptitude test or a trial study period.
- If you acquired your Abitur abroad, proof of German language skills is required (e.g. DSH-2, TestDaF with at least level 4, or German C1 according to the CEFR).
The following personal requirements will make studying easier for you:
- Confident mathematics skills at the level of the higher education entrance qualification
- Good English skills at B2 level according to the CEFR
- Basic PC user skills and willingness to work with digital tools
- Self-organisation, reliability and the ability to motivate yourself independently over extended periods
- Interest in economic contexts, financial markets and consulting tasks
- Communication skills and willingness to engage with complex figures and legal topics
What content does the distance learning programme in Business Administration β Banking & Finance (B.A.) specifically convey?
In the Bachelor's degree programme Business Administration β Banking & Finance at AKAD University, you systematically build up knowledge in business administration, financial services, and digitalisation. You learn methods of accounting, statistics, business mathematics and grasp the fundamentals of management as well as contract law. The focus is on banking- and finance-specific content such as:
- Private and corporate customer business in the financial sector
- Investment, financing and international financial management
- Risk management and control systems
- Operational controlling
- Customer advisory, sales of standard investment products
- Service and service management
- Management of digital transformation, digital motivation and tools
- Business administration basics, tax law and marketing management
- Data analysis, data storytelling and professional communication
- Classical and agile project management
- English for professional purposes (C1)
In the fifth and sixth semesters, you set individual focuses. Options include, among others, real estate or financial investment brokerage, insurance mediation, banking, cooperative consulting, International Sustainable Finance, Digital Services as well as Social Media Marketing and digital brand management. Practice-oriented projects and the bachelor thesis round off your studies. The modular curriculum conveys all key qualifications needed to actively shape current challenges in the banking and finance sector β especially under the influence of digitalisation.
How is the distance learning programme organised and what does your daily study routine look like?
You study 100% online β time- and location-independent, with no attendance requirement. Enrollment is possible at any time and you can choose between three flexible time models: Sprint (36 months), Standard (48 months) or Stretch (72 months). Extensions of up to 12 months are possible without fees depending on the model.
Your working day includes digital learning materials such as scripts, teaching videos, podcasts, interactive web trainings and access to online libraries. You use the online campus both for self-organisation and for communication with lecturers and fellow students. Live webinars, online seminars and virtual study groups provide opportunities for exchange and clarification of questions. The AI-supported learning compass individually supports you through adaptive learning paths and automatic feedback.
You can complete examinations flexibly: written exams, term papers, open-book tests or practice-related projects β either at the examination centre or via online proctoring anytime from home. A personal study support team is at your side throughout the entire study period. The distance learning programme can be tested without obligation for 4 weeks.
Which career paths open up with the Business Administration β Banking & Finance degree?
With this degree, you qualify for specialist and managerial positions in the broad field of financial services. You can take on the following roles:
- Controlling: tasks in accounting, budget control, reporting and analysis for strategic corporate management
- Financial advisory: individual support and advice for clients in investment, asset planning, retirement planning and taxation
- Corporate Finance Analyst: supporting companies in financing projects, investment analyses and M&A processes
- Sales, customer advisory and product management at banks, insurance companies as well as asset or cooperative consulting firms
- Self-employment as a financial service provider or financial advisor
- Entry into asset management, private banking, financial investment or real estate brokerage
Graduates are particularly in demand for positions that actively shape the digital transformation in the financial sector due to the practical and future-oriented study content. The degree also opens up the possibility to pursue a subsequent master's degree in Financial Services Management, Accounting or Taxation.
How high are the tuition fees and what financing options do you have?
The regular tuition fees for the distance learning programme Business Administration β Banking & Finance (B.A.) at AKAD University are:
- Sprint (36 months): β¬357 per month, total costs approx. β¬12,852 (plus a one-time β¬960 examination fee)
- Standard (48 months): β¬295 per month, total costs approx. β¬14,160 (plus a one-time β¬960 examination fee)
- Stretch (72 months): β¬203 per month, total costs approx. β¬14,616 (plus a one-time β¬960 examination fee)
Temporary discounts β such as the offer with a β¬2,111 discount and waiver of the examination fee β can significantly reduce the costs. The price includes all learning materials, use of the online campus and support.
- The costs are usually tax-deductible (as income-related expenses/special expenses)
- Many employers financially support continuing education alongside work
- There are regular discount campaigns, especially at the start of the semester or at online fairs
A free 4-week trial period gives you the opportunity to get to know the programme risk-free before making a final decision.
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