Distance Learning Ökonom:in (IU)*
*Translated: Economist (IU). Only available in German
Become an Economist in just 1.5 semesters – even without A-levels!
Start your training Economist (IU) today
The training course to become an economist at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) gives you the opportunity to gain your first foundational knowledge in business administration. Through the general principles of business administration, you’ll be prepared step by step for your career advancement.
Want to deepen your knowledge further? No problem! The content of this training, as well as the tuition fees already paid, can be credited as external achievements towards the training "Betriebswirt:in (IU)" at IU.
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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, 45 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 282015
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
The goal of the Economist (IU) course is to provide you, as an aspiring professional, with a foundational education in the field of business administration.
With the training or further education to become an Economist, you have the chance to expand your knowledge base and gain initial insights into business administration. Additionally, your certificate offers you an academic qualification that can serve as a career booster for professional advancement or a career change. The content of this further education, as well as any fees already paid, can be recognised as external credits towards the further education programme "Betriebswirt:in (IU)" at IU International University of Applied Sciences.
Please note: Successful completion does not automatically grant eligibility for admission to a (subsequent) degree programme!
In 3 steps to a Bachelor's degree
With the further education programme economist (IU), you have the opportunity to complete your qualification in one and a half, two or three semesters, depending on the model. If you wish to further enhance your qualifications after completing this, you can have previously paid fees and achieved credits recognised as external credits towards the “Betriebswirt:in (IU)” programme.
Study model and prices for the online Further education's study programme in Ökonom: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$360
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US$320
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US$247
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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!
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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