Management (B.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Essen, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Der Bachelor-Studiengang Management (B.A.) ist für Berufserfahrene mit anerkannter Aufstiegsfortbildung konzipiert. Durch die pauschale Anrechnung anerkannter Aufstiegsfortbildungen erfolgt der Einstieg direkt ins 4. Fachsemester, wodurch sich die Studiendauer deutlich verkürzt.
Im Studium vertiefst du vorhandene Qualifikationen in den Bereichen Management, Strategie, Führung und digitale Transformation. Der Studiengang vermittelt betriebswirtschaftliches Know-how und qualifiziert für verantwortungsvolle Aufgaben an Schnittstellen zu Managementfunktionen, mit dem Abschluss Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Management als Grundlage für den nächsten Karriereschritt und ein anschließendes Master-Studium.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build up management knowledge and strengthen your competencies in management topics.
- You deepen your business understanding in areas connected to strategy and leadership.
- You develop the academic basics needed for later applied management work.
- You expand your management competencies in strategy, leadership, and digital transformation.
- You deepen your business management knowledge and apply it to more complex management situations.
- You qualify for responsible tasks in business-related areas and management interfaces.
- You complete the final study requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programme.
- You are prepared for the next career step and a potential subsequent Master’s programme.
Career outcomes
- You prepare for responsible roles in business-related areas and at interfaces to management functions, with a curriculum focused on management, strategy, leadership, and digital transformation.
- You upgrade your existing professional profile with academic management knowledge, helping you move faster into the next step of your career.
- Because the programme is designed for applicants with recognised advancement qualifications and relevant work experience, you graduate with applied, workplace-ready management skills.
- You gain a state-recognised Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) qualification that supports your long-term progression, including the option of an ensuing Master’s degree.
Employability rate
Management (B.A.) graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 84% and an unemployment rate of about 16%, reflecting steady demand for management-capable profiles across business and organisational settings.
Together, these figures point to a reasonably stable career outlook for you when you combine the degree with relevant work experience and applied management skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (foreign equivalent of Abitur) | International applicants need a general higher education entrance qualification such as Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, or an education qualification recognized as equivalent for university admission in Germany. |
| Completed professional advancement qualification (Aufstiegsfortbildung) | Applicants must have completed a professional advancement qualification (Aufstiegsfortbildung). The programme page lists eligible examples such as Wirtschaftsfachwirt/in, Bilanzbuchhalter/in (Bachelor Professional in Bilanzbuchhaltung), Industriefachwirt/in, Betriebswirt/in, Betriebswirt/in after BBiG, and Staatl. Geprüfter Betriebswirt NRW. |
| Professional experience and current employment | Applicants must have at least three years of relevant professional experience and a current job in full-time or part-time employment. |
Language requirements
This programme is taught in German. Applicants are expected to have sufficient German language skills for studying, participating in module assessments, and completing coursework.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 8760 / total program | Total study fees: EUR 8,760, payable in 24 monthly instalments of EUR 365. Includes the reduced fees due to entry in the 4th semester through credit recognition; a one-time examination fee is charged separately. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee of EUR 500 is due at the end of the programme; it includes registration for the final thesis/exam, and is charged again if the thesis is repeated. |
Proof of financial resources
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 | September 01, 2026 | March 01, 2026 |
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
Check eligibility for the specific admission route
Review the programme’s eligibility requirements carefully, especially the combination of a foreign higher-education entrance qualification and a completed professional advancement qualification. Confirm that you also meet the required work experience and current employment requirement. If your qualification may be considered equivalent, gather documents early so you can submit them with your application.
Register and apply online
Submit your application via the university’s online application. Complete the required fields and upload the documents requested for admission. After the university checks your application, you will receive feedback and, if successful, access to the FOM online campus for enrolled students.
Complete any recommended preparation step before starting study
Depending on your previous qualifications, the programme indicates that a preparation course in accounting may be required before the start of studies. This preparation course is offered as e-learning and concludes with an exam. Plan this step early so it does not delay your start.