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Distance Learning Betriebswirt:in (IU)*

*Translated: Business Economist (IU). Only available in German 

 

Become a Business Economist in 18 months – even without A-levels! 

Start your further education Business Economist (IU) today

The goal of the Business Economist (IU) programme is to provide you, as an aspiring professional, with a broad foundational education in the field of business administration. Alongside scientific and practice-oriented expertise, we’ll also equip you with social skills and interdisciplinary qualifications. 

 

Want to deepen your knowledge even further? No problem! The content of this programme, as well as the fees you’ve already paid, can be credited as extracurricular achievements towards the bachelor’s programme “Betriebswirtschaftslehre” at the IU International University of Applied Sciences. The prerequisite for this is a university entrance qualification. 

Study flexible

anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.

Learn innovatively

on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.

State-recognised

Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Summary

Your study programme summed up

Study programme & degree

Further Education (IU)
Language: de

Duration & extension

Standard: 18 months 
Various time models 
Starting date flexible at any time

Study fees

From €259 per month, depending on the time model chosen 

Recognition & Approval

Possible with or without A-levels

Recognition & Approval

Programme is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 90 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 282115

Start today: Try us out for 1 month

Apply now and start your further training within a few hours – or choose any starting date that suits you. You can try us out for 1 month without commitment. We only charge you for this month if you continue with us.

Study Content

Course overview

With the training programme in Betriebswirt:in (IU) at IU International University of Applied Sciences, you have the chance to enhance your knowledge and gain business administration expertise. Additionally, your certificate provides you with an academic qualification, serving as a career booster for starting or advancing your professional journey. The content of this training programme, as well as the tuition fees you've already paid, can be credited towards the bachelor's programme Betriebswirtschaftslehre at IU as external achievements. For this, a university entrance qualification is required.

Please note that successfully completing this programme does not automatically grant you a university entrance qualification for further studies!


Specialisations

In the third semester, you choose two specialisations from the functional and industry-specific specialisations.

Take a look at our sample course schedule today!

Career

Your career opportunities as Betriebswirt:in (IU)

Your career opportunities

The certificate as Betriebswirt:in (IU) serves as a stepping stone for career changers or anyone looking to expand their current knowledge. Employers are highly receptive to this type of training and value the dedication to acquiring knowledge alongside your career.


If you want to further enhance your qualifications after completing the programme, the tuition fees you’ve already paid and your completed achievements can be credited as external achievements towards your bachelor's programme "Betriebswirtschaftslehre" at IU International University of Applied Sciences.

Fees

Study model and prices for the online Further education's study programme in Betriebswirt:in (IU)

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:

Full-Time
Dauer 18 Monate
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.

US$470

monatlich

*

* € 399 basierend auf dem Wechselkurs am 01/07/2025, 00:00 CEST
Part-Time I
Dauer 24 Monate
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.

US$405

monatlich

*

* € 344 basierend auf dem Wechselkurs am 01/07/2025, 00:00 CEST
Part-Time II
Dauer 36 Monate
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.

US$305

monatlich

*

* € 259 basierend auf dem Wechselkurs am 01/07/2025, 00:00 CEST
Additional charges

Free trial month*

Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students

Study and career coaching

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

Personal AI study assistant Syntea

Free extension for up to 12 months

*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.

We are here for you

Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!

Admission Requirements

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!

Start today: Try us out for 1 month

Apply now and start your further training within a few hours – or choose any starting date that suits you. You can try us out for 1 month without commitment. We only charge you for this month if you continue with us.

FAQ

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What you get for free
  • Information on study content & electives

  • Career prospects

  • Information on financing options

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