Bachelor-Distance Learning E-Commerce
Online trade is booming: Kick-start your career now in a promising industry with top job prospects. Welcome to the E-Commerce online study programme!
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Due to increasing digitalization, there is a growing need for trained specialists who can actively shape the future of retail. In your Bachelor's degree in E-Commerce, you will have the opportunity to work at the interface between retail and digitalization.
Your studies will take you forward:
You will benefit from the interdisciplinary combination of sales, digital marketing and technology.
You will receive a broad basic education in the professional field of e-commerce, enriched with current trend topics such as AI.
After graduating, you will have extensive applied knowledge of operational and strategic fields of action in e-commerce and sales.
With completed vocational training as "Kaufmann:frau im E-Commerce" (E-Commerce Clerk), you benefit both time-wise and financially during your studies: You save at least 50 ECTS credits.
Study flexible
Learn innovatively
State-recognised
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
B.A., 180 ECTS credits
Language: de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from today, Online application, no application deadline
Study duration & extension
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 249€/month, depending on model
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1103519
Getting your degree with vocational training
With relevant vocational training "Kaufmann:frau im E-Commerce" (E-Commerce Clerk), recognition of 50 to 90 ECTS credits is possible.
This program is part of our study program in German language. You can find more information on our German website.
Your course overview in the distance learning programme E-Commerce
You develop your expertise in modules such as "Konsumentenverhalten”, Onlinemarketing, "Medienrecht”, E-Commerce I and E-Commerce II or “Digitale Business Modelle (Projekt)”. Your methodological skills are strengthened in "Marktforschung”, "KI im Marketing & E-Commerce (Seminar)”, “Agiles Projektmanagement (Projekt)”, Webshop Development (Project) or “Growth Hack Analyse (Projekt)”. Furthermore, you can choose between elective modules such as Artificial Intelligence, “Projekt: K.I. Exzellenz mit kreativen Prompt-Techniken", “K.I.-basierte Medienproduktion”, Data-Driven Marketing and many more.
Electives: In Electives A, B and C, you choose two elective modules each. Elective D: Decide at the beginning of your studies between an internship at a company or all modules from Elective D. You complete the internship with a written reflection. If you choose the modules from Elective D, all modules from this elective must be completed. Mixed forms between the internship and Elective D are not possible.
Boost your career: Do an (optional) internship!
Do you want a flexible study programme that's also practical? You're in the right place: at IU, you have the possibility to deepen your knowledge in an integrated internship in the field of your programme (30 ECTS credits). Alternatively, you can expand your expertise in practice-oriented modules (30 ECTS credits). Simply decide in the first semester, which type of practical knowledge suits you and your goals. If you already have work experience or gain it during your studies, you can have this credited or recognised under certain conditions – saving you time and money.
Specialisations
To give you guidance in selecting your modules, we have put together some possible specialisations you can follow. However, if you want to put together your modules completely freely, that is also possible.
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Mastering AI.
Did you know? During your studies, you have the opportunity to take our new AI module*. Here, you will learn everything you need to know about AI to be prepared for the professional world of tomorrow.
*Further information can be found in your module handbook.
Your professional future in the field of E-Commerce
As a professional in E-Commerce, excellent career prospects with lucrative opportunities for advancement await you across industries. After your degree, you may work as a(n)...
Study model and prices for the online Bachelor's study programme in E-Commerce
Depending on your personal or professional situation, full-time study is not always easy to manage. That is why we have also developed part-time programmes for all our degrees, which offer flexible and longer study periods. This way, you can study alongside your job or during your time off, whether at home or abroad. The content of the different models is identical. Depending on the study model, we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly. With the part-time variants, your weekly study workload is reduced.
Can't finish your degree in the allotted time? No problem! We will develop the right study model for everyone. If you realise that you need more time, you can easily switch to another study model with three months’ notice before the end of the month. These are our different study models:
US$429
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US$373
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All our study programmes include the following services
Free trial month*
Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students
Study and career coaching
Optional semester abroad
Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Access to MS Office and Speexx language courses
Eduroam internet access at over 20,000 locations worldwide
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
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Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
Benefit from your vocational training
Did you know that with your completed vocational training, you can save a significant amount of time and money? In the bachelor's in E-Commerce, you particularly benefit from training as "Kaufmann:frau im E-Commerce" (E-Commerce Merchant) – and save between 50 and 90 ECTS credits by having it recognised.
You can also benefit from other vocational training. Simply submit your application for recognition online to find out more – no strings attached.
Do you need support with your application for recognition? In our recognition guide you'll find everything you need to know.
Save time & money: Your previous achievements count
Do you have completed training or further education? Then have these prior achievements credited towards your studies: Use this tool to calculate in which programme you can achieve your degree the fastest and save the most in study fees.
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Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study program - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
This program is part of our study program in German language. You can find more information on our German website.
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