Business Administration (B.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Bachelor’s programme Business Administration (B.A.) at FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige is designed for people who want to study business administration while progressing professionally. The programme is generalist and builds a broad foundation in business topics, from marketing and finance to personnel management and corporate leadership.
The programme workload is 180 ECTS points and it is offered with a flexible study structure that can be combined with professional activities. You can start either in the summer semester (March) or the winter semester (September), and specialisation options are available in later semesters.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Management Basics
- Einführung Mathematik
- Personalführung
- Projekt: Kapitalanlage
- Zeit- und Selbstmanagement
- Marketing & Medien
- Buchführung & Kostenrechnung
- Wirtschafts- und Privatrecht
- Marketing- und medienpsychologisches Projekt
- Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
- Supply Chain Management
- Qualitative Forschung
- Bilanzen & Steuern
- Projekt: Qualitative Forschung
- Projektmanagement
- Finanzierung & Investition
- Marketingmanagement
- Organisation & Personalmanagement
- Projekt: Digitale Transformation
- Digitale Transformation
- Turnaround Management
- Quantitative Datenanalyse
- Corporate Financial Management
- Projekt: Data Literacy
- ESG - Nachhaltigkeit
- Volkswirtschaftslehre
- Anwendungs- und Softwaresysteme
- Unternehmenscontrolling
- Projekt: VWL
- Exposé
- Thesis/Kolloquium
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS curriculum spans seven semesters and combines broad business administration foundations, research and project-based learning, digital transformation, finance, sustainability, controlling and information systems. Students may replace designated modules in semesters 4 and 5 with an optional FOM specialisation before completing the Bachelor Thesis and colloquium.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Business administration foundations and self-management | Management Basics | 6 | 28 |
| Einführung Mathematik | 6 | |||
| Personalführung | 6 | |||
| Projekt: Kapitalanlage | 5 | |||
| Zeit- und Selbstmanagement | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Marketing, media and academic research | Marketing & Medien | 6 | 28 |
| Buchführung & Kostenrechnung | 6 | |||
| Wirtschafts- und Privatrecht | 6 | |||
| Marketing- und medienpsychologisches Projekt | 5 | |||
| Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Logistics, research and project management | Supply Chain Management | 6 | 28 |
| Qualitative Forschung | 6 | |||
| Bilanzen & Steuern | 6 | |||
| Projekt: Qualitative Forschung | 5 | |||
| Projektmanagement | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | Finance, organisation and digital business models | Finanzierung & Investition | 6 | 28 |
| Marketingmanagement | 6 | |||
| Organisation & Personalmanagement | 6 | |||
| Projekt: Digitale Transformation | 5 | |||
| Digitale Transformation | 5 | |||
| Semester 5 | Crisis management, data analysis and sustainability | Turnaround Management | 6 | 28 |
| Quantitative Datenanalyse | 6 | |||
| Corporate Financial Management | 6 | |||
| Projekt: Data Literacy | 5 | |||
| ESG - Nachhaltigkeit | 5 | |||
| Semester 6 | Economics, controlling and information systems | Volkswirtschaftslehre | 6 | 28 |
| Anwendungs- und Softwaresysteme | 6 | |||
| Unternehmenscontrolling | 6 | |||
| Projekt: VWL | 5 | |||
| Exposé | 5 | |||
| Semester 7 | Bachelor Thesis and colloquium | Thesis/Kolloquium | 12 | 12 |
| Total | Business administration foundations, research and project modules, finance, marketing, human resource management, digital transformation, sustainability, economics, controlling, information systems, Bachelor Thesis and colloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a broad, generalist business foundation that supports entry into business roles across multiple departments, including management, marketing, finance, HR, and business leadership paths.
- The program’s built-in specialization options in Accounting & Controlling, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Human Resource Management, AI, Marketing, and Sales help you target the career track that matches your goals and job market demand.
- Because the degree is designed for learners who continue working alongside study, you can directly apply what you learn to workplace tasks and build relevant experience while earning your B.A.
- The modular structure and flexible Digital Live or campus-based format make it easier for you to keep your professional momentum, which helps when you apply for promotions or new responsibilities.
- A state-recognised Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) credential from FOM supports both immediate job opportunities and progression into an ensuing Master’s degree.
- Your degree is positioned to strengthen your practical decision-making skills and understanding of how businesses function end-to-end, giving you credibility with employers that look for business-focused problem solvers.
Employability rate
FOM Business Administration B.A.
graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting consistent demand for business-trained professionals across industries.
Together, these figures point to a stable outlook, especially when you align your specialization with the job tasks you want to take on.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification (foreign qualifications accepted) | International applicants must meet the university entrance qualification requirements for studying in Germany with a qualification obtained abroad. FOM’s international admissions process requires applicants to submit their school-leaving or university entrance qualification documents as part of the application. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, proof of English proficiency is required for studying at FOM. The required level depends on the study model and programme requirements; check the international admissions section for the exact certificate and timing for your intake.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 15330 / total program | FOM lists total tuition fees for this programme as 15.330 EUR, payable in 42 monthly instalments of 365 EUR. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time | |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | FOM states a one-off examination fee of 500 EUR, due at the end of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
You may need to provide evidence of sufficient funds for your student visa application to Germany. Prepare your financial documents according to the German immigration requirements and the guidance provided for international students.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources for Germany student visa (as required by German immigration/visa guidance).
- Evidence used to support tuition and living-cost planning for your application to FOM (as required in the FOM international admission process).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Register your details in the official application form
Complete the application form for the relevant degree programme and enter your educational background as requested. Make sure your name matches your passport exactly. Submit the application within the published intake window so you can meet the document deadlines.
Prepare certified copies and required documents
For your application to be processed, you must provide required documents as certified copies. Prepare your education documents and language proof according to the international office instructions. If any documents are not in English or German, you must arrange certified translations as required.
Send the signed application and documents to the international office
After completing the form and collecting your certified documents, sign the application and send it by email to the address stated by FOM International. Uploads and attachments should be sent as PDF files as instructed. Keep your own copies so you can respond quickly if the international office requests additional information.