BWL für HBLA- und HLW-Absolvent*innen mit Matura (B.A.)
Hamburger Fern-Hochschule · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The pauschale Anrechnung for graduates of an Austrian Höhere Bundeslehranstalt (HBLA) or a Höhere Lehranstalt für wirtschaftliche Berufe (HLW) with Matura enables you to earn the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in a shortened study model by recognising previously completed academic achievements.
In this BWL (Business Administration) Fernstudium, you develop business and leadership competences for roles in companies and public administrations, and you choose from study emphases in the second study section, with the programme running on quarter-based study start dates.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You complete foundational business and economics learning that supports your shortened route via recognition of earlier study achievements.
- You study core subject areas that prepare you for specialist choices in the middle stage of the degree.
- Your learning is structured across the early part of the programme so you can progress with HFH study groups.
- In the fourth semester, you choose one module from the Wahlpflichtkomplex Recht (elective law block).
- The law elective options include Wettbewerbsrecht und Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz, Vertiefung Wirtschaftsprivatrecht, Europäisches Wirtschaftsrecht, Logistikrecht, and Recht im Gesundheitswesen.
- You can shape part of your degree by selecting a study focus (Studienschwerpunkt) during this phase.
- You complete the remaining programme requirements after the elective law module and study-focus selection.
- You prepare for final programme completion with study tasks and examinations distributed across the programme.
- The programme culminates in the bachelor qualification (Bachelor of Arts, B.A.).
Curriculum
BWL (B.A.) für HBLA- und HLW-Absolvent:innen mit Matura (pauschale Anrechnung) with 180 ECTS total. The table reflects the official Prüfungsplan and Modulverteilung credit point distribution by semester.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Semester | Compulsory study modules | Unternehmensführung | 6 | 36 |
| Wirtschaftsstatistik | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen des Wirtschaftsprivatrechts | 6 | |||
| Material- und Produktionswirtschaft | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaft | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen des Steuerrechts | 6 | |||
| 2. Semester | Compulsory study modules | Management komplexer Problemsituationen | 6 | 36 |
| Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement | 6 | |||
| Projektmanagement | 6 | |||
| Wirtschaftspolitik | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen des Marketings | 6 | |||
| Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie | 6 | |||
| 3. Semester | Compulsory study modules | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 6 | 30 |
| Wahlpflichtkomplex Recht | 6 | |||
| Studienschwerpunkt | 18 | |||
| 4. Semester | Compulsory study modules | Hauptpraktikum (studienbegleitend) | 24 | 36 |
| Bachelorarbeit (BA) | 12 | |||
| 5. Semester | Compulsory study modules | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (KÜ) | 6 | 48 |
| Projektmanagement (KÜ) | 6 | |||
| Management komplexer Problemsituationen (KÜ) | 6 | |||
| Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement (KL) | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtkomplex Recht (KL) | 6 | |||
| Studienschwerpunkt (KÜ/ KL) | 18 | |||
| Total | All study modules plus Hauptpraktikum (studienbegleitend) and Bachelorarbeit (BA) as specified in the official Prüfungsplan and Modulverteilung. | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready business management knowledge through a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in BWL, positioning yourself for roles in business functions and administrative environments.
- Because this programme is designed for HBLA and HLW graduates with Matura, you can enter your next career step efficiently by integrating recognized prior achievements into a shorter bachelor route.
- By selecting a law elective in the fourth semester, you gain practical orientation toward legal topics relevant to business decisions, helping you for positions that require business plus legal understanding.
- The programme’s general business profile and selectable study focuses help you align your studies with the operational areas where employers expect broad business competence.
- As a distance-learning (Fernstudium) format, you can keep working while studying, which helps you apply what you learn directly in your professional context.
Employability rate
Graduates in business administration and management-related fields in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady demand for business-ready professionals.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable career outlook for students who graduate with clear business competencies and work-linked study experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (Matura) | International applicants must be able to demonstrate general higher education entrance qualification (Matura) or Fachhochschulreife, according to the university’s admission basis for this programme. |
| Relevant completed qualification | Applicants must also have successfully completed the training at an Austrian Höhere Bundeslehranstalt (HBLA) or a Höhere Lehranstalt für wirtschaftliche Berufe (HLW) in Austria. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The programme is specifically designed for applicants with completed Austrian HBLA or HLW training plus Matura, with credit recognition through pauschale Anrechnung. |
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 10800 / total program | Studiengebühr: 360 € pro Monat / 10.800 € gesamt (Fernstudium, pauschale Anrechnung). |
| Bachelor thesis examination fee | EUR 620 / one time | Prüfungsgebühr für die Abschlussarbeit. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Apply online
Submit your application online using the HFH online registration for this degree programme during the period of study start you plan to choose. Complete all required fields and submit the documents requested for admission assessment. If you need help with how your qualifications are treated, contact the HFH admissions or study support before you submit to avoid delays.
Prepare your supporting documents
Prepare proof of your Matura or Fachhochschulreife and evidence of successfully completing the HBLA or HLW training in Austria. Ensure the documents you upload allow the university to verify both admission eligibility requirements. If you are applying from abroad, plan extra time for document preparation and any certification requirements that may apply.
Admission confirmation and enrolment
After the university reviews your admission eligibility, you will proceed with the next steps for enrolment. Follow the instructions provided by HFH for confirming your place in the programme and arranging any remaining administrative tasks. The study start dates for this programme include quarter-based starts, so align your preparation timeline with the chosen start date.
Plan your exam participation from abroad (if needed)
If you intend to study from outside the location of HFH examinations, the university states you can take exams abroad at suitable institutions if you arrange the exam location in advance. You should contact the relevant institution yourself and agree on the possibility of exam participation on site. The university indicates that you need to provide an appropriate contact person for the institution and then register with HFH’s examination office for the exam booking.