Business Administration Office Management, Bachelor of Arts

Distance learning program @ IU International University 

👉 Discover your way to the top in office management with the Bachelor's distance learning programme in Business Administration - Office Management at IU. This innovative programme is specifically designed for individuals with a completed education in office management and enables an academic advancement that elevates your professional skills to the next level. Thanks to the recognition of your previous knowledge, you can complete your studies in just 3 semesters.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider IU International University, UAS based in Erfurt (Germany)
Studying, anytime and anywhere – according to your own rules: The distance learning at IU International University (IU) not only makes this possible, but is constantly meeting individual learning needs and providing the latest gadgets for a maximally flexible study. The state-recognized bachelor's and master's programs, which can be completed part-time or full-time, are intended to adapt to the students' everyday lives – whether alongside work, during parental leave, or while traveling the world. Self-directed learning has never been easier: from the innovative learning app IU Learn, through the online campus with live formats, to the in-house and thus first AI-based university chatbot Syntea. Currently, there are over 130,000 students enrolled at IU – making IU the largest German university.
🎓 Field of Study Economy & MediaManagement
📜 Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
⏳ Duration 3 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Introduction to Scientific Work for Business, Management, and Communication, Basics in Management, Purchasing, Procurement, and Distribution, Customer Relationship Management, Introduction to New Work, Agile Project Management, Service Management, Digital Skills, Event Management I, Organizational Behavior, Business Planning and Control, Project: Communication for Practical Problem Solving, Sustainability and Quality Management, Seminar: Current Topics in Business Administration, Elective Module A, Bachelor Thesis
📚 Electives Global companies and globalization, Intercultural Management, International Contract Management, Personnel and Corporate Management...
👥 In-person sessions numerous virtual lectures
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 259 € monthly
from 7182 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.iu-fernstudium.de
  • 3 flexible time models from full-time to part-time for every life situation
  • interesting specializations, such as in Global Companies and Globalization or in Basics of Data Protection and IT Security for non-technical degree programs
  • innovative learning concept with IU Learn app and digital courses

These are the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration Office Management

The Bachelor's programme in Business Administration Office Management is exclusively for individuals who have successfully completed a training as a Management Assistant in Office Communication in Germany.

The proof of one of the following higher education entrance qualifications enables direct access:

  • General or subject-specific university entrance qualification (Abitur) and completed training as a Management Assistant in Office Communication in Germany
  • University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification (academic and practical parts) and completed training as a Management Assistant in Office Communication in Germany

Even without a university entrance qualification, you can start directly with a trial study programme by providing proof of a completed, qualified training as a Management Assistant in Office Communication in Germany and a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience as a Management Assistant in Office Communication.

For foreign students, proof of German language skills is required for the German-language study programme. The proof must be provided before the start of the studies and generally not be older than five years.

Study Content & Modules: This is the Study Schedule for the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Office Management

The bachelor's degree program at IU International University is modular. A module usually consists of 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as a written exam or a written paper. You complete your bachelor's degree step by step - and even largely determine when you want to complete which module.

In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows, for example:

As you have already completed training as a management assistant in office communication, the first three semesters are automatically recognized.

  • 4th semester: Introduction to scientific work in business, management and communication, Basics of management, Purchasing, Procurement and Distribution, Customer Relationship Management, Introduction to New Work, Agile Project Management
  • 5th semester: Service Management, Digital Skills, Event Management I, Organizational Behavior, Business Planning and Control, Project: Communication for Practical Problem Solving
  • 6th semester: Sustainability and Quality Management, Seminar: Current Topics in Business Administration, Elective Module A, Bachelor Thesis

Special feature of IU distance learning: the many opportunities to specialize in interesting elective modules during the course. In the Bachelor's Business Administration Office Management, you choose a total of 2 specialization modules:

You can choose the specialization module from these topics: Project: New Forms of Collaboration, Global Companies and Globalisation, Intercultural Management, International Contract Management, Digital HR, Business Simulation Game, Controlling, Personnel and Company Management, Project: Megatrends in Business Context, Seminar: Current Topics in Digitalisation, Project: Digital Business Models, Leadership 4.0, Project: New Work, Intercultural and Ethical Skills, Project: Agile Transformation in Organisations, Market Research, Personnel Specialisation I, Personnel Specialisation II, Labour Law I, Labour Law II, Change Management, Conflict Management and Mediation, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, E-Commerce I, E-Commerce II, Salesforce Fundamentals, CRM with Salesforce Service Cloud, Basics of Data Protection and IT Security for Non-Technical Courses, Supply Chain Management, Event Management II, Italian Certificate Course, Italian Language, French Certificate Course, French Language, Spanish Certificate Course, Spanish Language, English Certificate Course, English Language, Innovation Management, Circular Economy, Artificial Intelligence, Project: Artificial Intelligence, Project: AI Excellence with Creative Prompt Techniques, General Studies I, General Studies II

Study Concept: This is how the part-time study of Business Administration Office Management works at IU

You can adapt the online study of Business Administration Office Management at IU International University flexibly to your life and daily routine, as it suits you best. For example, you can choose one of 3 study models: In the full-time program, you need a total of 3 semesters, i.e. 18 months, to complete the bachelor's degree. In part-time study I, you study for 4 semesters until graduation. Alternatively, you can opt for part-time study II and take 6 semesters to complete the bachelor's degree.

You will receive study materials at IU with every module enrollment as printed study booklets. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of a lesson. Depending on the module, study materials are supplemented with podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the convenient Learn App of IU.

In many modules, virtual lectures are also offered, allowing you to interact interactively with your fellow students and lecturers.

Especially convenient and flexible: the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can write an online exam 7 days a week, around the clock - precisely when you feel best prepared for the exam, for example, in construction technology. In addition, we operate around 40 test centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in a traditional on-site manner.

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