BWL für geprüfte Bilanzbuchhalter
Hamburger Fern-Hochschule · Hamburg, Germany
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Der Bachelor BWL an der HFH · Hamburger Fern-Hochschule ist ein berufsbegleitendes Fernstudium mit 180 ECTS-Punkten, das Sie auf Fach- und Führungsaufgaben in Unternehmen und Organisationen vorbereitet. Die Studienstruktur ist in zwei Studienabschnitte gegliedert und umfasst einen wissenschaftlichen sowie praxisorientierten Aufbau betriebswirtschaftlicher Kompetenzen.
Für Absolventinnen und Absolventen der Fortbildung „Geprüfter Bilanzbuchhalter (m/w/d)“ bietet die HFH eine verkürzte Studienvariante mit entsprechend reduzierter Studiendauer im Bachelor Betriebswirtschaft. Die Starttermine sind gestaffelt und eine Anmeldung ist laut Studiengangseite jederzeit möglich.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (Komplexe Übung) as a base for academic methods and study planning.
- Unternehmensführung (Klausur) to build core management and business concepts.
- Wirtschaftsstatistik (Klausur) and Mathematik (Klausur) to develop analytical and quantitative skills.
- Grundlagen des Marketings (Klausur) and Grundlagen der Wirtschaftsinformatik (Klausur) for business decision-making fundamentals.
- Management komplexer Problemsituationen (Komplexe Übung) to apply structured problem-solving methods.
- Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement (Klausur) and Projektmanagement (Komplexe Übung) for contemporary management topics and project delivery.
- Wirtschaftspolitik (Klausur) and Material- und Produktionswirtschaft (Klausur) to connect business administration with policy and operations.
- Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie (Hausarbeit) for organisational and people-focused competence.
- Hauptpraktikum (studienbegleitend) (Hausarbeit) to gain work experience alongside the study.
- Wirtschaftsenglisch (Klausur) to support professional English use for business contexts.
- Bachelorarbeit (Bachelor thesis) with a defined processing period as the final academic requirement.
Curriculum
BWL (B.A.) for Geprüfte Bilanzbuchhalter (m/w/d) with credit allocation based on recognition (36 ECTS) and remaining modules to complete Bachelor of Arts in a total of 180 ECTS.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Semester | 8 | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 0 | 42 |
| Unternehmensführung | 6 | |||
| Wirtschaftsstatistik | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen des Marketings | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen der Wirtschaftsinformatik | 6 | |||
| Mathematik | 6 | |||
| Management komplexer Problemsituationen | 6 | |||
| Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement | 6 | |||
| 2. Semester | 8 | Projektmanagement | 6 | 48 |
| Wirtschaftspolitik | 6 | |||
| Material- und Produktionswirtschaft | 6 | |||
| Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie | 6 | |||
| Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaft | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtkomplex Recht | 6 | |||
| Studienschwerpunkt | 6 | |||
| 3. Semester | 3 | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 6 | 24 |
| Studienschwerpunkt | 12 | |||
| Wirtschaftsenglisch | 6 | |||
| 4. Semester | 2 | Studienschwerpunkt | 6 | 30 |
| Hauptpraktikum (studienbegleitend) | 24 | |||
| 5. Semester | 2 | Hauptpraktikum (studienbegleitend) | 24 | 36 |
| Bachelorarbeit | 12 | |||
| Total | Remaining modules plus credit points from recognition to complete the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in total 180 ECTS. | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You train the business-administration knowledge and methods HFH is designed to build for careers in companies and organisations, with a clear focus on applying business skills to real work situations.
- You gain quantitative and analytical fundamentals through Wirtschaftsstatistik and Mathematik, helping you become stronger in controlling, reporting and decision support tasks employers use daily.
- You build practical management capability via Unternehmensführung, Projektmanagement and Management komplexer Problemsituationen, supporting roles that require planning, coordination and structured problem-solving.
- You strengthen finance, accounting and related business administration competence through the programme’s accounting and business foundations included for participants of the Bilanzbuchhalter track.
- You develop people- and organisation-related skills through Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie, supporting career steps into team leadership and HR-adjacent business roles.
- You complete a Hauptpraktikum alongside your studies and finish with a Bachelor thesis, giving you both work-experience proof and an academic qualification for advancement.
Employability rate
Business administration graduates (BWL) in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady demand for qualified business professionals.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook in business functions where employers regularly hire for roles in management support, analysis, and operations.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification for this shortened programme | International applicants can be admitted to this shortened Bachelor programme if they have successfully completed the recognised specialist further training examination for Geprüfte Bilanzbuchhalter (m/w/d). For this programme, the admission access is linked to this professional qualification rather than a standard school-leaving certificate. |
| Admission via counselling (where applicable) | Access to the study programme is possible after participating in the required counselling meeting, according to the applicable Hamburg Higher Education Act. The counselling meeting may not be required if you already have general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business administration and accounting qualification | Direct match | This programme is designed for applicants who have completed the professional further training examination for Geprüfte Bilanzbuchhalter (m/w/d), with wide recognition of previously completed modules. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, you must provide proof of German language proficiency. The HFH generally requires German at level B2 or higher for admission to Bachelor studies, unless the specific admissions documents for your case state an exemption.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 360 / per month | Studies fee: 360 EUR per month with the programme model for Geprüfte Bilanzbuchhalter. |
| Tuition total | EUR 10800 / total program | Studies fee total: 10,800 EUR for the Geprüfte Bilanzbuchhalter programme model. |
| Bachelor thesis examination fee | EUR 620 / one time | Bachelorprüfung fee: 620 EUR per attempt (incl. programme examination fee information shown for this programme model). |
Proof of financial resources
You must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to study in Germany. Follow the financial proof requirements for your visa/residence application as published by the competent German authorities or consulate.
- Proof of funds for your Germany residence/visa application according to official German immigration guidance for international students
- Blocked account or other officially accepted financial evidence, if required for your visa/residence process
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Winter intake | July - Winter intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 | July 01, 2026 | October 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 | July 01, 2026 | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Winter intake | July - Winter intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Winter intake | July - Winter intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application online
Apply through HFH’s official application route during the period when the programme accepts registrations. Complete the application form and provide the required information for your programme variant linked to the Bilanzbuchhalter qualification. Upload the supporting documents in the format requested by HFH and ensure they are appropriately certified where required.
Confirm your admission qualification and counselling requirement
HFH states that access can be granted after participation in a counselling meeting, unless you already hold Abitur or Fachhochschulreife. For applicants whose access is based on the professional further training examination, ensure you include the documentation proving the successful completion. If HFH indicates that counselling is needed for your case, plan it promptly so your application can be processed without delay.
Provide language proof and certified documents (as required)
International applicants must provide proof of German language skills at B2 or higher. If your documents are not originally in German, you must submit the translated documents as required by HFH and ensure certified copies are provided. Keep copies of everything you submit, as HFH may request clarifications during document review.