

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
Learn innovatively
State-recognised
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
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.
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!
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.
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:
US$470
monatlich
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US$405
monatlich
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US$305
monatlich
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Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
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!
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.
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