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 Bachelor BWL - HANDELSMANAGEMENT

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YOUR DUAL STUDY PROGRAM BWL - HANDELSMANAGEMENT*

From planning delivery dates to creating market analyses and sales strategies: In this dual degree programme in BWL - Handelsmanagement, you will learn how to successfully advance retail companies. You will study:

  • Business administration and industry-specific basics
  • (Online) Marketing and the targeted use of marketing concepts
  • Optimising the value chain of retail companies
     
    What else can you expect?
  • You will learn in small groups, you can participate and ask questions.
  • You will apply what you have learned in projects and your work with your practice partner.
  • Personal Study Guides will look after you throughout your studies.

* Subject to state approval. We expect approval from the Ministry no later than the start of the program. To date, all IU International University programs have been successfully accredited and approved on time.

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Summary

  • Studienorte
    Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Braunschweig, Bremen, Cologne, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt am Main, Freiburg, Fulda (virtuell), Gera (virtuell), Halle (virtuell), Hamburg, Hanover, Heidelberg (virtuell), Karlsruhe, Kassel, Koblenz (virtuell), Leipzig, Lübeck, Lüneburg (virtuell), Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Nuremberg, Osnabrück (virtuell), Regensburg, Saarbrücken (virtuell), Schwerin (virtuell), Siegen (virtuell), Stralsund (virtuell), Stuttgart, Trier (virtuell), Tübingen (virtuell), Ulm, Virtual Campus, Wuppertal

    Start of studies at the campus is possible from October 2023: Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Braunschweig, Bremen, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Fulda (virtuell), Gera (virtuell), Halle (virtuell), Hamburg, Hannover, Heidelberg (virtuell), Karlsruhe, Kassel, Koblenz (virtuell), Köln, Leipzig, Lübeck, Lüneburg (virtuell), Mainz, Mannheim, München, Münster, Nürnberg, Osnabrück (virtuell), Regensburg, Saarbrücken (virtuell), Schwerin (virtuell), Siegen (virtuell), Stralsund (virtuell), Stuttgart, Trier (virtuell), Tübingen (virtuell), Ulm, Virtueller Campus (virtuell), Wuppertal
  • START AND DURATION OF STUDIES

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

    Start:
    1 January
    1 April
    1 July
    1 October
    You can apply up to 1 month before the start of your studies.

    Duration:
    7 semesters

  • DEGREE, ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
    •  Bachelor of Arts
    • Under accreditation and subject to state recognition. IU International University is state recognized and system accredited by FIBAA.
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Content

THIS IS WHAT AWAITS YOU IN YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME BWL - HANDELSMANAGEMENT

Digitalisation, international competition or establishing supply chains: The retail sector is currently facing major challenges. In Business Administration - Retail Management degree programme, you will learn how to successfully meet these challenges and make retail companies competitive and future-proof. 

  • You will study business management topics such as Market Research & Analysis, Economic Policy as well as Human Resources Marketing and Development.
  • You will acquire knowledge in (online) marketing and deal with markets and consumer behaviour.
  • You will learn the basics of retail management and acquire know-how in international trade, corporate and tax law.
  • You will deal with the value chain of retail companies and their optimisation. 
  • You will take your specialisation modules from the 3rd semester onwards.
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Study fees

Tuition fees? YOU CAN SAVE YOURSELF!

Your practice partner will cover your tuition fees. Depending on the company, you may even receive additional remuneration.
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Admission

Admission requirements

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

Process of application

Next Step: Your application, very simple in 4 steps

Apply Online

Apply via our form in just a few steps: Simply enter your degree programme and personal data.

Optionally, you can upload documents such as your CV or your last school report. After your application, you will receive the access data to our application portal by email.

We get to know each other

In the application portal, you will go through all the other steps for your dual study programme, such as the IU counselling interview. Optionally, you can inform yourself at the IU information event about topics such as our university, study programmes, admission requirements, time models, financing options or the search for a practice partner.

Your practice partner

Which practice partners are there and how do I find the right company for me?

We won't leave you alone in your search, but will support you in your application to a practice partner from our network or to the company of your choice. To do this, you will regularly exchange information with your student advisor.

Start your studies

As soon as the contracts are signed and we have all the documents for your enrolment, your future at our university begins: Benefit from learning in small groups, lecturers with practical experience, a high quality of teaching - and start your personal success story with us!
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Career

DUAL STUDIES BWL - HANDELSMANAGEMENT: YOUR CAREER PERSPECTIVES

The dual degree programme in BWL - Handelsmanagement offers you many perspectives: You can start as an expert in the middle management of wholesale and retail companies as well as trading groups - and in very different sectors. Whether it's food, textiles or the automotive industry, online retail or the local branch: the choice is yours. After graduation, you can work as a ...

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DUAL STUDY PROGRAM BWL - HANDELSMANAGEMENT

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

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Events

Events on Campus

Get to know us personally, ask your questions and find out everything you need to know about the dual study programme at IU - at our events on campus:
  • IU Info Events
  • IU Meet Your Campus
  • IU Open Student Advisory Service
  • Further IU events
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Online Events

Are you interested in a particular subject area? In our online events we inform you about our degree programes in thme areas of:
  • Business & Management
  • Tourism & Gastronomy
  • Health & Social Services
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We are moving

From 01st March the virtual campus of the part-time studies programme is part of the IU distance learning programme and then takes place in this new environment. Nothing else will change for you: You will also benefit from interactive courses via video chat, smart online teaching and the exchange with lecturers and students.

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