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Dual Studies
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Bachelor Duales Studium Betriebswirtschaftslehre*

*Translated: Business Administration. Only available in German.


Would you like to start your career in business? With your dual studies in business administration (BWL) you lay an important foundation for this: With the dual study programme at IU.

Your dual study programme Betriebswirtschaftslehre

The dual degree programme in Betriebswirtschaftslehre at IU International University (IU) qualifies you for a variety of tasks in a wide range of industries. This is what distinguishes our Bachelor's programme:

  • Basic business administration knowledge with subjects such as investment and financing, marketing and digital business models. 

  • Acquisition of interdisciplinary and social skills through special modules as well as different teaching and examination formats.

  • 5 possible specialisations: Accounting & Controlling, Tax Consulting, Retail Management, Logistics Management, and Social Management.

Your study model: Dual study programme

You complete your degree programme with courses on campus. You will learn in small groups, can actively participate and ask questions. You will apply what you have learnt in projects and at work with your practice partner.

Your personal contact

Your benefits

Interlocking theory and practice

Thanks to regular alternation between theory and practice, you will always apply what you have learnt directly in the practical phases - making it much quicker and easier for you to understand the course content.

Teaching at the highest level

The IU is state-recognised and accredited. 2 out of 3 graduates are taken on by their practice partner directly after graduation.

No Numerus Clausus

What counts for us is the personal interview in which we find out your talents and strengths together.
Summary

FACT CHECK: YOUR DUAL STUDY PROGRAMME

Study Model and Duration

  • Theory: Classes on campus

  • Practice: 20 hours/week with a practice partner of your choice

Your degree programme takes 7 semesters and has 180 Credit Points.

STUDY LOCATIONS

Augsburg, Berlin, Bremen, Dortmund, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Köln, Leipzig, Mainz, Mannheim, München, Nürnberg, Stuttgart, Ulm

START AND DURATION OF STUDIES

For this degree programme it is possible to start 4 times a year.


Start:
01.01.2025 01.04.2025 01.07.2025 01.10.2025
You can apply up to 1 month before the start of your studies.


Duration:
7 semesters

Specialisations

  • Accounting & Controlling

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Digital Business

  • Handelsmanagement

  • International Management

  • Logistikmanagement

  • Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement

  • Pflemanagement

  • Projektmanagement

  • Sozialmanagement

  • Steuerberatung

  • Unternehmensführung

DEGREE, ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

Degree: B.A.

System accredited. The IU is state-recognised and system-accredited by FIBAA. All degree programmes are individually accredited and therefore bear the seal of the Accreditation Council.

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Study Content

What awaits you in the dual study programme Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Do you dream of managing projects in commercial enterprises or institutions and later taking on management tasks? The dual degree programme in Betriebswirtschaftslehre comprehensively prepares you for:

  • You acquire basic knowledge in Business Mathematics, Finance and Accounting

  • You acquire knowledge in areas such as Marketing, Digital Business Models as well as Human Resources and Organisation

  • You deal with legal topics with modules such as "Civil Law" and "Special Business Law". 

  • You can specialise according to your interests with your choice of specialisation.

This is an exemplary curriculum. The order of the modules may vary depending on the start of your studies.

Your Specialization

Your dual study programme in Business Administration offers you many prospects: From the 6th semester onwards, you will choose one of twelve specialisation options - and can thus prepare yourself even more specifically for your dream job.

  • Accounting & Controlling

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Digital Business

  • Retail Management

  • International Management

  • Logistics Management

  • Sustainability Management

  • Care Management

  • Project Management

  • Social Management

  • Tax Consultancy

  • Corporate management

IU Info Event

You have questions on Dual Studies? Get to know us!

What your dual degree programme in Betriebswirtschaftslehre offers you

In the video, you can find out how the dual degree programme in Business Administration is organised at our university. At IU, you benefit from many clear advantages:

  • You learn in small study groups and receive individual support.

  • You will enjoy a personal atmosphere at all study locations.

  • You learn the theory in practical teaching formats.

  • Your lecturers come from the real world of practice.

At the end of your studies, you will have a state-recognised Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and 3.5 years of professional experience.

Career

Dual study programme Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Your career prospects

The dual degree programme in Business Administration opens up many perspectives for you. After all, graduates with a degree in Business Administration are sought after in a wide variety of industries and disciplines. By choosing your specialisation, you have the opportunity to specialise specifically for your dream job.
 
Depending on the specialisation you choose, you can work as ...

Zwei Männer bei der Finanzbuchhaltung

Some of our practice partners

PanasonicTelekomAWOCheck 24dpdMontel One
Fees

Study fees? You can save them!

Full time
Duration 42 months
Your practice partner will cover your tuition fees. Depending on the company, you may even receive additional remuneration.

US$0

Additional Costs

Private, state-recognised University

Highest quality teaching

Personal support

Your personal contact

Our free student advisory service will gladly help you find your optimal study programme.  

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements

We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!

In 5 steps to your Dual Studies programme

1. Apply online

  • Fill out our online application quickly and easily

  • Submit your application

  • Create password for IU application portal

  • Confirm e-mail address

IU Application Portal

2. go through application portal

  • Arrange an initial consultation with the student advisory

  • Complete your application

  • Have your CV generated automatically

IU Application Portal

3. Find your practice partner

  • Regular exchange with your personal study advisor

  • Find open positions at our practice partners in the IU application portal and register your interest

  • IU training to prepare for applications to companies

IU Application Portal

4. Sign contracts

  • We sign the contracts with your chosen company together

  • Your enrolment: We will take over as soon as all documents are available

5. Start your studies

  • The first step towards your career: Your future at IU International University (IU) starts now

  • Learn innovatively with the IU Learn app

  • Our study guides and lecturers will support you during your studies

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Frequently asked questions about the bachelor Betriebswirtschaftslehre

We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have questions, our student counselling office will be happy to help you. 

Request free study brochure

Thank you for deciding to find out all about your study programme and IU International University of Applied Sciences. Request your study brochure here - free of charge and without obligation.

Awards, accreditations and certifications

IU Internationale Hochschule ist seit 1999 eine staatlich anerkannte HochschuleIU Internationale Hochschule ist vom Wissenschaftsrat akkreditiertIU Internationale Hochschule ist zugelassen für FernunterrichtIU Internationale Hochschule erhält beim StudyCheck-Award 2023 die Auszeichnung „Top Hochschule in Deutschland“