Who is the distance learning B.A. People & Culture suitable for?

The distance learning B.A. People & Culture is aimed at professionals and prospective students who want to actively shape modern HR work, corporate culture, and organizational development. The course is particularly relevant for those interested in HR management, business-related contexts, and psychological aspects of the working world. The program is suitable for high school graduates with university entrance qualifications as well as experienced professionals with advanced training or relevant work experience in the field of HR. Career changers from commercial or social professions who wish to further their academic development also benefit from the flexible, digital study model.

Admission pathways: How can you be admitted to the program?

To be admitted to the distance learning B.A. People & Culture, you need a university entrance qualification. This can be obtained through the following pathways:

• Direct access with a school leaving qualification:
  • General university entrance qualification (A-levels)
  • University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification (Fachabitur)
  • Subject-specific university entrance qualification
• Professional access with a recognized advanced training:
  • Completed specific vocational training such as specialist, business administrator, business specialist, technician, master craftsman, accountant
• Admission based on work experience (without A-levels):
  • At least two years of completed vocational training
  • Up to three years of work experience in a field related to personnel or a related field
  • Note: Admission is then via a trial course according to LHG §58 paragraph 3
• No Numerus Clausus (NC): The program is explicitly admission-restricted free.

Additional documents such as letters of motivation or aptitude tests are usually not required. Previously completed achievements, e.g. from a completed training or previous university studies, can be credited upon request.

For a successful course of study, you should bring the following personal requirements:

• Proficiency in digital tools and willingness to engage in self-directed online learning
• Interest in economic, legal, and psychological issues in the working world
• Communication skills and empathy in dealing with people
• Analytical thinking and the ability to actively accompany change processes
• Self-motivation and discipline to learn flexibly and independently in distance learning
• Openness to innovative work methods and entrepreneurial action

What content does the Bachelor People & Culture convey in distance learning?

The Bachelor's programme People & Culture combines expertise in personnel management with psychological and digital skills. The basic modules focus on business administration, business management, commercial law, statistics and scientific work. Building on this, you deepen your knowledge in project and quality management, operational management, controlling and information technology.

In the field of People & Culture, you will learn about social and work psychological aspects of personnel work, basics of labor law, communication psychology as well as operational health management. Other topics include employer branding, talent management, personnel development, incentive systems, digitization in HR management, change management, recruiting, aptitude diagnostics, personnel controlling and strategic personnel management. In addition, you will engage with current developments such as agile work formats and trends in the world of work.

Later in the course, you can choose an individual focus from various specializations, including:

• HR service providers: Industry-specific recruiting, labor law, sales
• Digital Learning: Didactics, digital learning offerings, project management
• HR Business Partner: Coaching and consulting, personality psychology
• International Human Resource Management: Global HR, intercultural communication
• Sustainable Human Resource Management: Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility
• Organizational and Cultural Development: Change management, innovation management
• Payroll Specialist: Payroll accounting, social security law, accounting

Acquired skills include developing and implementing HR strategies, shaping corporate culture, communication and leadership, using digital tools in an HR context, as well as analytical and strategic thinking.