BWL für HAK-Absolvent*innen (B.A.)
Hamburger Fern-Hochschule · Hamburg, Germany
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Der Bachelorstudiengang Betriebswirtschaft (B.A.) bietet Absolvent*innen österreichischer Handelsakademien (HAK) die Möglichkeit, den akademischen Grad Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in vier Semestern im verkürzten Teilzeitstudium zu erwerben. Die verkürzte Studienform ergibt sich durch die Anerkennung einiger Module der HAK-Ausbildung als Vorleistungen.
Der Studiengang umfasst insgesamt 180 ECTS-Punkte, davon 60 ECTS-Punkte aus Anrechnungen. Die Inhalte decken betriebswirtschaftliche, volkswirtschaftliche und juristische Grundlagen ab und sind auf den berufsbegleitenden Studienalltag ausgerichtet.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build core business knowledge through modules such as Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten and Wirtschaftsstatistik.
- You study the fundamentals of private economic law (Grundlagen des Wirtschaftsprivatrechts) and business-related economics (Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaft).
- You complete foundational modules including Grundlagen des Steuerrechts and Unternehmensführung.
- You complete additional core modules including Wirtschaftspolitik and Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement.
- You develop advanced applied capability with modules such as Management komplexer Problemsituationen and Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie.
- In the 3rd semester, you choose one module from the elective law block (Wahlpflichtkomplex Recht), such as Wettbewerbsrecht und Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz or Europäisches Wirtschaftsrecht.
Curriculum
BWL (B.A.) für HAK-Absolvent*innen: 180 ECTS total (including credit points from recognition of prior HAK education).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Semester | 8 modules | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 0 | 42 |
| Unternehmensführung | 6 | |||
| Wirtschaftsstatistik | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen des Wirtschaftsprivatrechts | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaft | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen des Steuerrechts | 6 | |||
| Management komplexer Problemsituationen | 6 | |||
| Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement | 6 | |||
| 2. Semester | 6 modules | Wirtschaftspolitik | 6 | 48 |
| Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie | 6 | |||
| Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 6 | |||
| Hauptpraktikum (studienbegleitend) | 24 | |||
| Wahlpflichtkomplex Recht | 6 | |||
| Studienschwerpunkt | 0 | |||
| 3. Semester | 3 modules | Wahlpflichtkomplex Recht | 6 | 24 |
| Studienschwerpunkt | 18 | |||
| Management komplexer Problemsituationen | 0 | |||
| 4. Semester | 2 modules | Studienschwerpunkt | 0 | 12 |
| Bachelorarbeit | 12 | |||
| Anrechnungen | 8 modules | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 6 | 6 |
| Wirtschaftsstatistik | 0 | |||
| Grundlagen des Wirtschaftsprivatrechts | 0 | |||
| Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaft | 0 | |||
| Grundlagen des Steuerrechts | 0 | |||
| Unternehmensführung | 0 | |||
| Wirtschaftspolitik | 0 | |||
| Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement | 0 | |||
| Total | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Unternehmensführung, Wirtschaftsstatistik, Grundlagen des Wirtschaftsprivatrechts, Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaft, Grundlagen des Steuerrechts, Management komplexer Problemsituationen, Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement, Wirtschaftspolitik, Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie, Hauptpraktikum (studienbegleitend), Wahlpflichtkomplex Recht, Studienschwerpunkt, Bachelorarbeit, plus credit points from recognition of HAK modules | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You prepare for roles across business and administration by combining core business fundamentals with economics, law and taxation basics.
- You gain job-relevant skills in decision-making and problem management through modules such as Management komplexer Problemsituationen.
- You can strengthen your professional profile with an elective law module in the 3rd semester, aligning your degree with your preferred career direction.
- You build practical management competence through modules focused on Unternehmensführung, business policy and sustainability management.
- You develop business communication and analysis competencies via Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten and Wirtschaftsstatistik, supporting more responsible positions over time.
Employability rate
BWL graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 90% and an unemployment rate of about 10%, reflecting continued hiring need for qualified business professionals across companies and administrative organisations.
Overall, this indicates a stable career outlook with reliable entry opportunities for graduates who can apply business, economics and decision-support skills in practice.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Foreign qualification for admission | For the shortened model, admission is granted if you can prove a successful completion of an Austrian Handelsakademie (HAK). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | Admission for this shortened study model is based on successful completion of an Austrian Handelsakademie (HAK). |
Language requirements
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 8640 / total program | Study fee shown as 360 € per month / 8.640 € total. |
| Examination fee (final thesis) | EUR 620 / one time | Additional examination fee for the thesis is stated as 620 €. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Winter intake | July - Winter intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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, 2027 | April 01, 2027 | July 01, 2027 | 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
Start your application in the HFH online process
Submit your application during the published study start timeline and use the HFH application process for this bachelor degree programme. Prepare your documents that prove your HAK qualification and keep them ready for upload. If you have questions about your eligibility for the shortened model, contact the HFH student service before the submission deadline.
Upload required documents and confirm your study start
Ensure that your qualification evidence for the HAK admission requirement is complete and readable. Select the intended study start date shown for the programme and plan your document preparation accordingly. Review all entries in your application before final submission.
Complete any follow-up steps and prepare for study materials
After your application has been processed, check your HFH status and keep an eye on any follow-up requests. At the start of each semester, you receive study-relevant materials through the HFH WebCampus. Use this time to organise your learning plan for the semester and to prepare for module examinations.