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Business Administration (B.A.)

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  • Start of programme: Winter semester
  • Duration of study: 6 semesters
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Courses: usually 4 days per week
  • Language of instruction: German
  • Tuition fees: Information can be found in the information material

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Combine digital business, sustainability and international management!

Are you passionate about economic issues and megatrends such as digitalisation, sustainability and globalisation? Do you enjoy entrepreneurial thinking and are you enthusiastic about human resources management, marketing and finance, as well as innovative and sustainable business ideas? Then you've come to the right place: study Business Administration at Dresden University of Applied Sciences! This bachelor's programme opens up a wide range of job prospects and career opportunities in management in numerous industries and companies worldwide.

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Top 6 reasons for studying Business Administration at the FHD

Practical Business Administration Degree

Our Business Administration programme (Bachelor of Arts) in Dresden combines a strong practical focus with sound, up-to-date theoretical knowledge. You will also have the opportunity to try your hand at the subject directly through case studies and specific practical projects. During an internship at a company of your choice, you will develop the goal-oriented action and problem-solving skills you have learned. 

Diverse career paths

Whether it's human resources, marketing, logistics or controlling – with a degree in Business Administration in Dresden (Bachelor of Arts), you will be well prepared for a wide range of management tasks. This allows you to try out different companies while you study, without having to commit yourself right away. Our compact teaching periods allow you the necessary space to do so. Thanks to the international orientation of the programme, you can also pursue a career worldwide. The programme is also an attractive alternative to a marketing degree in Dresden and qualifies you for a career in marketing.

Focus on sustainability

Sustainability is an overarching theme throughout your BA studies. Whether economic, social or ecological aspects – you will learn responsible business practices and modern leadership in all areas. In your own projects, you will create concepts for new products and processes and further develop existing business models. 

High success rate

Thanks to the practical focus of the Business Administration programme, our alumni have above-average job prospects and usually secure a job before they even finish their studies. Employers are particularly impressed by the methods and tools that graduates have learned during their studies at FHD. This allows you to enter the professional world immediately and land your dream job.

On equal terms & individual support

At FHD, you are not just an anonymous number. Our professors get to know you over the course of your BA studies in Dresden and support your individual strengths and potential. Communication is always on equal footing. You actively participate in small groups and develop your skills. This allows you to learn teamwork naturally during your studies. 

Dresden – an attractive business location

By studying Business Administration in Dresden, you will benefit from a strong regional network: numerous companies, consultancies and associations from a wide range of industries are based here. This means that you can easily gain your first professional experience alongside your BA studies in Dresden, while also enjoying an exciting cultural scene and many nearby excursion destinations at moderate living costs.

Exciting course content: Discover your study schedule

Studienablaufplan Business Administration: Übersicht Module & Praxisphasen

Our student advisory service and professors will be happy to advise you personally and answer any questions you may have about the course content. You can find further information in the course profile.

The most important points at a glance

What to expect during your studies: Future-oriented programme profile

Against the backdrop of digital transformation, established companies must develop at an ever-increasing pace in order to remain competitive. Young companies are entering the market with new business models. Entire industries are undergoing radical change. In a digitalised economy, there is therefore a need for leaders who can grasp complex interrelationships and develop interdisciplinary, disruptive and sustainable solutions. In the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business Administration Dresden programme, we train you with excellent business management skills, offering you opportunities to develop into a proactive decision-maker with entrepreneurial spirit.

At the beginning of your Business Administration studies, you will acquire basic economic knowledge, which is taught in an application-oriented manner with a strong practical focus. Building on this, the fundamental know-how is expanded to include functional aspects of business administration, from supply chain management to marketing, as well as sub-areas of the value cycle such as investment, financing and controlling. The core competencies you learn are linked to current trends and reinforced by methods and tools from science and practice. Guest lectures and excursions serve to reflect on what you have learned and help you establish contacts in the business world.

Only professors and lecturers with proven practical experience teach at the Dresden University of Applied Sciences. Small study groups, personal exchange and individual support create an optimal learning environment for your BA studies in Dresden.

In addition, you will acquire key qualifications, e.g. in business English, modern analysis methods and social skills. Interdisciplinary projects and modules incorporate content from other disciplines such as computer science and design. The programme is complemented by elective areas to enable students to develop their individual profiles.

 

What jobs are open to you: Career prospect

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive the internationally recognized Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (B.A.).With this degree, you are optimally trained for the future challenges in management positions and able to proactively develop companies strategically at an international level.You work as a business all-rounder with individual core expertise and the ability to combine different disciplines with a view to the company's goals. In this way, you will increase economic success in the long term.

Our graduates take on functions such as:

  • Marketing Manager
  • Controller
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Developer
  • Innovation Manager
  • Logistics Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Financial Planner
  • Management Consultant
  • company founder

and many more.
The high level of qualification with a focus on Digital Business & Entrepreneurship as well as the practice-oriented profile of the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration opens up the opportunity for you to immediately join companies as a management trainee and specialist expert, to set up your own company or to start further Master's programs.

Why you should invest in education: Fees & Funding

As a private university, we offer you many advantages and services from the moment you first express interest in a place at our university until you graduate – and beyond. With us, you are not just an anonymous student number; we provide you with individual, targeted and supportive guidance throughout your studies. In order to offer you this high-quality education, we have to charge tuition fees.
The specific fees vary depending on the type of study programme, payment method and credit options. You can find the exact conditions for tuition fees in the information material for the respective study programme.

Of course, there are many different ways to finance your Business Administration studies. You can find an initial overview of financing options here. We would be happy to look at your individual situation with you and work together to find solutions for financing your dream studies!

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What you need: Study requirements & applicationung

Want to get started right away? You can apply here at any time.

To be admitted to the NC-free Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programme in Business Administration, you need either

  • a general university entrance qualification or
  • a technical college entrance qualification (note regional restrictions) or
  • a subject-specific university entrance qualification (in the field of economics or similar).

Alternatively, there are other ways to gain admission to university, which are summarised here: Studying without a school leaving certificate

You can find everything else you need to know about the application process here.

Successfully to Graduation: What Our Top Graduates Say

Your academic staff

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Our project and internship partners

The Business Administration program has an extensive cooperation network with partners from business, culture, and research. We teach and conduct research in a practice-oriented and interdisciplinary way and incorporate the experiences of our project partners into our teaching. In this way, we ensure that our students receive up-to-date, practice-oriented teaching as well as high academic standards.

Your International Office & university network

The FHD has a constantly growing international network of university partnerships.This allows you to spend your semester abroad at one of our partner universities of your choice. Our International Office supports you throughout the entire application process and advises you on accommodation, financing, and any further questions you may have.

 

Your FHD student advisory service

Do you have questions and would like to learn more about studying at FHD? We are always happy to advise you!

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