Bachelor BWL (B.A.)
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
So that you can rethink economics.
How can companies succeed in times of market saturation?
How can assets be invested sustainably? And how do technological advancements shape economic activity?
In our distance learning program in Business Administration, you'll find answers to these and many other questions. Thanks to individual specialization options, diverse career paths will open up for you. Actively shape the future of economic change and take on responsibility in a field that is indispensable to our world.
Here you can also find information about our accelerated study programs . Recognition of previously completed vocational training and further education (e.g., IHK, StBK, HAK, HBLA/HLW) allows for a customized approach to your distance learning business administration program.
Study profile
Do you want to help shape global, digital, and social change as a business all-rounder ? Do you want to know how a company is organized and managed under these conditions? Then HFH is the right place for you.
No industry or company can function without business knowledge. This makes a business administration degree, whether completed as part-time or alongside your job, the perfect foundation for your career. Set an important milestone now and boost your income and career opportunities with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
In our Bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, you will acquire a broad foundation of knowledge in all business-related areas and choose an individual profile in the second part of your studies. We call this simply: profile development!
Specialist profiles
As part of your individual profile development, we offer you the opportunity to specialize in a specific area by choosing one of the following nine focus areas :
Accounting/Controlling, Marketing, Human Resources Management, Financial Management, Business Psychology, Business Informatics, Common Good Economy, Logistics, Health Management.
Advantages of studying Business Administration at HFH
- As a business administration graduate of HFH, you have excellent career prospects in companies and organizations of all sizes and industries, or alternatively, you are ideally equipped for your own self-employment.
- You will receive the learning material in an optimally focused and multimedia format – as study letters and in digital formats. This allows you to learn efficiently and effectively – flexibly in terms of location and time – and to know exactly what knowledge you need to have for the exams.
- You only decide on a specialization during your studies and do not have to commit to one at the beginning of your studies.
- You have the choice: To exchange ideas with lecturers and other students, attend voluntary in-person events either at one of our numerous study centers or participate live in online events. You don't have to commit to one format and can flexibly use the available options.
- We offer you the complete worry-free package for your studies: contact persons for all questions about your studies, planning security, up-to-date study materials, digital campus, no hidden costs.
Program overview
Key facts about what you will study and how the program is delivered.
Program length
7 semesters
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
Check whether your academic background matches what the university expects.
Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.
Year-Round Continuous Intake
Classes start October 2026
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Year-Round Rolling Online Applications Open Distance Learning
HFH accepts applications continuously on a rolling basis without strict annual submission cut-offs.
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Autumn Quarter Registration Deadline Distance Learning
Primary registration cut-off for the autumn study term starting October 2026.
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Autumn Quarter Academic Commencement Distance Learning
Students receive access to WebCampus learning portal, self-study modules, and digital course packages.
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Virtual Student Onboarding & Study Portal Orientation Distance Learning
Introductory session for new students explaining remote study schedules, digital library access, and exam registration procedures.
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Winter Quarter Registration Deadline Distance Learning
Application cutoff for students intending to start studies in the Q1 2027 enrollment block.
About the university
Learn more about the institution offering this program.