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Betriebswirt:in (IU)*
Betriebswirt:in (IU)*
Duration:3 semesters・90 ECTSDepending on model
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 282115
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Start your studies. Get your discount. Shape your future.
Apply by November 30th and use the code WINTER26 to get a €1,444 discount, € 1,444 Cashback and a free iPad.
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
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
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 today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
Course 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!
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 5 |
| Buchführung und Bilanzierung | 5 |
| Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Grundlagen im Management | 5 |
| Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung | 5 |
| Recht | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Personal Skills | 5 |
| Marketing | 5 |
| Kollaboratives Arbeiten | 5 |
| Statistik | 5 |
| Unternehmungsplanung und - kontrolle | 5 |
| Steuerlehre | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Investition und Finanzierung | 5 |
| Personal und Unternehmensführung | 5 |
| Spezialisierung A | 10 |
| Spezialisierung B | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Spezialisierung A | |
| Controlling | 10 |
| Digital Finance und Controlling | 10 |
| Transport, Umschlag und Lagerung | 10 |
| Supply Chain Management | 10 |
| Grundlagen Handelsmanagement | 10 |
| Internationale Marktforschung | 10 |
| Interkulturelles Management | 10 |
| Nachhaltigkeits- und Qualitätsmanagement | 10 |
| Nachhaltige Technologien | 10 |
| Digital Future Commerce | 10 |
| Digital HR | 10 |
| Spezialisierung B | |
| E-Commerce I | 10 |
| Projekt: Unternehmensbewertung | 10 |
| Seminar: Aktuelle Themen des Logistikmanagements | 10 |
| Green und Social Logistics | 10 |
| Governance, Compliance und Risikomanagement | 10 |
| Globale Unternehmen und Globalisierung | 10 |
| Supply Chain Management | 10 |
| Nachhaltigkeit aus Konsumentenperspektive | 10 |
| Internationales Personalmanagement | 10 |
| Innovation im Digital Environment | 10 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 10 |
| Projekt: KI-Exzellenz mit kreativen Prompt-Techniken | 10 |
| Projekt: Marketing Analytics | 10 |
| Fremdsprachenzertifikate (EN/FR/IT/SP) | 10 |
| Persönlicher Karriereplan/ Elevator Pitch | 10 |
Career
Your career opportunities as Business Economist (IU)
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.
All our further education programmes include the following services
Unverbindlicher Probemonat
Die Gebühren für diesen Zeitraum fallen nur dann an, wenn Du danach Dein Studium bei uns fortführst.
Extension
Up to 12 months free.
Leave Semester
If you need it.
Study Abroad
Optional, as fits your life.
Microsoft Office
Free for you.
LinkedIn Learning Tutorials
Over 14,000 courses & 1,800 video tutorials.
Online Library
60,000 eBooks & access to Statista.
Study & Career Coaching
We are always by your side.
Exchange Opportunities
With lecturers and fellow students.
Eduroam Internet Access
At over 20,000 locations worldwide.
Fees
Study model and prices for the online Training's study programme in Betriebswirt:in
Full-Time
Duration 18 Months
Faster pace – full speed ahead
€399/mtl.
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Faster pace – full speed aheadReach your qualification quickly.
For anyone who wants to focus fully on their programme.
Approx. 40 hours of study per week.
Part-Time I
Duration 24 Months
Popular
Medium pace – steady and balanced
€344/mtl.
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Medium pace – steady and balancedOur recommendation – and popular at IU.
Learn flexibly alongside work or family and extend the duration moderately.
Approx. 30 hours of study per week.
Part-Time II
Duration 36 Months
Slower pace – slow but steady
€259/mtl.
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Slower pace – slow but steadyLearn at a relaxed pace with a light weekly workload.
Ideal if you work full-time and have many other commitments.
Approx. 20 hours of study per week.
Study Part-Time I
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Admission requirements
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
If you have general university entrance qualification (A-levels), subject-related university entrance qualification, or subject-restricted university entrance qualification, you can start our training programme immediately without any entrance exam.
You can also complete a training programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences without (subject-related) A-levels. All you need is:
a master craftsman’s certificate, or
an advanced further training qualification, or
at least two years of vocational training, or
at least three years of full-time professional experience
Start today: try us out for 1 month
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
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Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Hannaj
5,0/5
Fernstudium B.A. Soziale Arbeit
Ich bin mit meinem Fernstudium Soziale Arbeit an der IU sehr zufrieden. Besonders gut gefällt mir die hohe Flexibilität, da sich das Studium gut an den eigenen Alltag und berufliche sowie private Verpflichtungen anpassen lässt. Die Studieninhalte sind interessant und praxisnah aufgebaut und die verschiedenen Lernmöglichkeiten helfen dabei, sich die Inhalte individuell zu erarbeiten. Insgesamt bietet mir das Studium genau die Flexibilität, die ich mir von einem Fernstudium gewünscht habe.
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Verena
4,9/5
Super spannendes Studium
Es fällt wahnsinnig leicht, an Inhalte zu kommen und diese zu lernen. Alles ist so verständlich aufbereitet, es gibt immer ein Skript, dessen Inhalte zuverlässig zu Prüfungen kommen. Zudem kann man Podcasts/Videos und zusätzliches Material ansehen sowie in Austausch mit anderen treten. Gibt es ein Problem, erreicht man immer sofort jemanden im Sekretariat oder via Chat. Es macht großen Spaß und fällt mir sehr leicht, auf diese Weise zu studieren.
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Djo
5,0/5
Bin ein großer Fan der IU
Ich bin ein großer Fan der IU und habe dort in letzter Zeit unglaublich viel gelernt. Die Möglichkeiten, die Studierenden geboten werden – insbesondere im Fernstudium – sind sehr vielfältig und flexibel. Dadurch macht das Lernen nicht nur Spaß, sondern lässt sich auch hervorragend in den Alltag integrieren. [...] Für mich gehört die IU zu den besten Anbietern für Fernstudiengänge in Deutschland. Ich kann sie aus voller Überzeugung jederzeit weiterempfehlen.
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