Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Bachelor Business Administration

42 months · from €257 / month

Do you want to take on demanding responsibilities in a company and become a successful leader? Or do you already have ideas about starting your own business? A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration gives you the foundational knowledge, skills and confidence to take the next steps.

Bachelor Business Administration students studying part-time at GoVersity

Key Facts: Business Administration

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Duration

42 months (7 semesters)

Scope

180 ECTS

Study format

Part-time hybrid (on-campus sessions on selected weekends, every 6 to 8 weeks, plus online on the e-campus) or fully online

Start

Summer semester (April) or winter semester (October)

Tuition fees

from €257 / month

Language

German

Group size

Small, up to 20 participants

Location

GoVersity Campus Karlsruhe and/or e-campus

Accreditation: State-recognized, accredited by AHPGS  ·  Financing: KfW-supported

Specializations & Focus Areas

Choose your specialization and become an expert in your field

01

Marketing & Sales

02

Human Resources Management

03

International Business Administration

04

Finance

Study Goal & Competencies

This business-focused bachelor programme prepares you for all business functions including marketing, controlling and human resources. Through modern specialisations you gain in-depth knowledge of Marketing & Sales, Human Resources Management, Finance or International Business Administration. You explore topics such as corporate management, marketing and market research, as well as production and procurement.

Career Prospects

As a graduate you are excellently equipped for a wide range of careers. You can work in marketing, controlling or human resources management, and bring strong analytical skills and business know-how. You can take on leadership roles up to executive level and are well qualified for an international career.

Your career opportunities

01

Ideal entry into business

As a graduate you are excellently equipped for a wide range of careers: marketing, controlling or human resources management.

02

Demanding positions in business

A Bachelor in Business Administration provides an excellent foundation for a successful career across a wide range of business fields.

03

Diverse career opportunities

Leadership roles up to executive level, national and international careers: your degree opens many doors.

Degree from an award-winning university

Upon completion of the bachelor programme at GoVersity and its educational partner, the academic degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration is awarded. This internationally recognised degree is issued by our renowned partner university in northern Germany. Founded in 1994, the university has received multiple awards and ranks among the top ten private universities in Germany, with over 8,000 students convinced by its high-quality teaching, innovative digital learning concept and strong practical focus.

Degrees state-recognised and equivalent to those of public universities

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Curriculum

Your path to graduation

Business Administration – 7 semesters at a glance

Semester 1

Foundation
  • Fundamentals of Business Studies
  • Academic Writing
  • Quantitative Methods

Semester 2

Foundation
  • Financial Accounting
  • Marketing and Market Research
  • Business Law

Semester 3

Foundation
  • Management Accounting
  • Production and Procurement
  • Human Resources

Semester 4

Specialisation
  • Investment and Finance
  • Controlling
  • Practical Phase

Semester 5

Specialisation
  • Specialisation (Part I): Marketing & Sales / HRM / International Business / Finance
  • Corporate Management
  • Business English

Semester 6

Specialisation
  • Specialisation (Part II)
  • Practical Phase

Semester 7

Thesis
  • Bachelor Thesis and Colloquium
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business Administration

Admission Requirements

1

With Abitur / Fachhochschulreife

General university entrance qualification (Abitur) or university of applied sciences entrance qualification

2

Without Abitur

Field-specific advanced training (e.g., Betriebswirt IHK, Meister) or professional qualification with aptitude test

Applications open anytime

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