Business Administration – dual kompakt (B.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Frankfurt a. M., Germany
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Quick Overview
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Der Bachelor-Studiengang Business Administration – dual kompakt (B.A.) richtet sich an alle, die dual neben der Ausbildung studieren und sich gezielt für wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Aufgaben in Unternehmen qualifizieren möchten. Im Studium erlangst du vielseitiges wirtschaftliches Know-how von Marketing, Buchhaltung und Controlling bis Projekt- und Personalmanagement.
Mit dem Abschluss Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration – dual kompakt verfügst du über einen staatlich und international anerkannten Hochschulabschluss und damit über die Grundlage für deinen nächsten Karriereschritt sowie ein anschließendes Master-Studium.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- BWL-Grundlagen & Selbstmanagement
- Business administration, marketing, accounting and methodological foundations
- Supply Chain, Bilanzen & Projektarbeit
- Finanzen, Personal & VWL-Zusammenhänge
- Specialisation, applied business studies and practice transfer
- Krisenmanagement, Exposé, Bachelor-Thesis and final study phase
Curriculum
The six-semester dual compact programme combines business administration foundations, quantitative and methodological skills, finance, human resources, economics, supply chain management, applied projects, specialisation and the Bachelor thesis. FOM publicly presents the curriculum as semester-level subject blocks with semester ECTS totals rather than a complete module-by-module credit table.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | BWL-Grundlagen & Selbstmanagement | BWL-Grundlagen & Selbstmanagement | 26 | 26 |
| Semester 2 | Business administration, marketing, accounting and methodological foundations | Business administration, marketing, accounting and methodological foundations | 25 | 25 |
| Semester 3 | Supply Chain, Bilanzen & Projektarbeit | Supply Chain, Bilanzen & Projektarbeit | 25 | 25 |
| Semester 4 | Finanzen, Personal & VWL-Zusammenhänge | Finanzen, Personal & VWL-Zusammenhänge | 26 | 26 |
| Semester 5 | Specialisation, applied business studies and practice transfer | Specialisation, applied business studies and practice transfer | 56 | 56 |
| Semester 6 | Krisenmanagement & Abschlussphase | Krisenmanagement, Exposé, Bachelor-Thesis and final study phase | 22 | 22 |
| Total | Six semesters of business administration foundations, applied projects, specialisation, practice transfer and the Bachelor completion phase | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready business administration skills for roles employers recruit for in areas like marketing, controlling, HR, project management, and sales.
- You build practical competence through projects and case studies designed to help you apply business knowledge across the company life cycle.
- You graduate prepared for management and specialist tasks in finance, HR, and supply-chain related functions through a business-focused curriculum.
- You strengthen collaboration and digital learning skills that match the way modern German workplaces train and onboard talent.
- You complete a globally recognised bachelor degree that supports progression into further study paths such as a master’s degree.
Employability rate
International Business Administration (B.A.) graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting steady demand for business and management talent in companies and organisations that hire for functions like controlling, HR, marketing, and project work.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities across business and management roles in Germany.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (foreign or equivalent) | International applicants need a recognised Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (e.g., Abitur, Fachabitur or an equivalent qualification) to study at FOM, and they must provide the required proof of eligibility for admission. |
| Dual study requirement: contract with a practice partner | Admission also requires an apprenticeship/training/trainee arrangement or equivalent, plus proof of a contract with a company that is a practice partner of FOM. |
| Applicants educated abroad: document recognition handled in the admissions process | Your foreign school qualification and any previous education are assessed for eligibility through the admissions process; if you have prior study or training, you may apply for recognition of prior learning. |
Language requirements
The Business Administration – dual kompakt (B.A.) programme is taught in German. For admission, you must provide evidence of sufficient German language proficiency as required by FOM for this course of study.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 15120 / total program | Study fees total: 15,120 EUR (payable in 36 monthly instalments of 420 EUR). |
| Exam fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time exam fee: 500 EUR, due at the end of the studies. |
Proof of financial resources
For Germany student visa purposes and enrolment planning, you should be ready to show proof of funds for living expenses and tuition/fees. FOM’s published fees for this programme can help you estimate your total study cost.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Start your application online and upload documents
Submit your application through FOM’s official online application form and use the upload function to attach the required documents. After an initial review, you receive feedback and, if successful, you will get access to the FOM online campus. Plan ahead so you can upload all documents before you submit.
Confirm eligibility for entry and your dual study contract
Make sure you meet the admission requirements for foreign-educated applicants, including the higher education entrance qualification and the dual study requirement with a FOM practice partner contract. If your qualification is not from Germany, ensure your documents are prepared for eligibility assessment. Use the FOM study counselling support if you need help understanding your specific case.
Use recognition of prior learning if you have studied or trained before
If you already completed training, further education, or previous university modules, you can request recognition of prior learning. FOM states that this can reduce study time and study costs when modules are credited. Submit evidence of your prior education after your application so FOM can check equivalence.