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Distance LearningFurther Education
Betriebswirt:in (IU)*
Duration:3 semesters・90 ECTSDepending on model
Tuition Fees:From 259,- €/month
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 282115
Start your Further Education Business Economist (IU) today
The goal of the Business Economist (IU) programme is to provide you, as an aspiring professional, with a broad foundational education in the field of business administration. Alongside scientific and practice-oriented expertise, we’ll also equip you with social skills and interdisciplinary qualifications.
Want to deepen your knowledge even further? No problem! The content of this programme, as well as the fees you’ve already paid, can be credited as extracurricular achievements towards the bachelor’s programme “Betriebswirtschaftslehre” at the IU International University of Applied Sciences. The prerequisite for this is a university entrance qualification.
Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
Further Education (IU)
Language: de
Duration & extension
Standard: 18 months
Various time models
Starting date flexible at any time
Study fees
From €259 per month, depending on the time model chosen
Recognition & Approval
Possible with or without A-levels
Recognition & Approval
Programme is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 90 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 282115
Start today: try us out for 1 month
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
Course Content
Course overview
With the training programme in Betriebswirt:in (IU) at IU International University of Applied Sciences, you have the chance to enhance your knowledge and gain business administration expertise. Additionally, your certificate provides you with an academic qualification, serving as a career booster for starting or advancing your professional journey. The content of this training programme, as well as the tuition fees you've already paid, can be credited towards the bachelor's programme Betriebswirtschaftslehre at IU as external achievements. For this, a university entrance qualification is required.
Please note that successfully completing this programme does not automatically grant you a university entrance qualification for further studies!
Specialisations
In the third semester, you choose two specialisations from the functional and industry-specific specialisations.
Take a look at our sample course schedule today!
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 5 |
| Buchführung und Bilanzierung | 5 |
| Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Grundlagen im Management | 5 |
| Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung | 5 |
| Recht | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Personal Skills | 5 |
| Marketing | 5 |
| Kollaboratives Arbeiten | 5 |
| Statistik | 5 |
| Unternehmungsplanung und - kontrolle | 5 |
| Steuerlehre | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Investition und Finanzierung | 5 |
| Personal und Unternehmensführung | 5 |
| Spezialisierung A | 10 |
| Spezialisierung B | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Spezialisierung A | |
| Controlling | 10 |
| Digital Finance und Controlling | 10 |
| Transport, Umschlag und Lagerung | 10 |
| Supply Chain Management | 10 |
| Grundlagen Handelsmanagement | 10 |
| Internationale Marktforschung | 10 |
| Interkulturelles Management | 10 |
| Nachhaltigkeits- und Qualitätsmanagement | 10 |
| Nachhaltige Technologien | 10 |
| Digital Future Commerce | 10 |
| Digital HR | 10 |
| Spezialisierung B | |
| E-Commerce I | 10 |
| Projekt: Unternehmensbewertung | 10 |
| Seminar: Aktuelle Themen des Logistikmanagements | 10 |
| Green und Social Logistics | 10 |
| Governance, Compliance und Risikomanagement | 10 |
| Globale Unternehmen und Globalisierung | 10 |
| Supply Chain Management | 10 |
| Nachhaltigkeit aus Konsumentenperspektive | 10 |
| Internationales Personalmanagement | 10 |
| Innovation im Digital Environment | 10 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 10 |
| Projekt: KI-Exzellenz mit kreativen Prompt-Techniken | 10 |
| Projekt: Marketing Analytics | 10 |
| Fremdsprachenzertifikate (EN/FR/IT/SP) | 10 |
| Persönlicher Karriereplan/ Elevator Pitch | 10 |
Career
Your career opportunities as Business Economist (IU)
The certificate as "Betriebswirt:in (IU)" serves as a stepping stone for career changers or anyone looking to expand their current knowledge. Employers are highly receptive to this type of training and value the dedication to acquiring knowledge alongside your career.
If you want to further enhance your qualifications after completing the programme, the tuition fees you’ve already paid and your completed achievements can be credited as external achievements towards your bachelor's programme "Betriebswirtschaftslehre" at IU International University of Applied Sciences.
Fees
Study model and prices for the online Training's study programme in Betriebswirt:in
Full-Time
Duration 18 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
€399 /mtl.
Part-Time I
Duration 24 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
€344 /mtl.
Part-Time II
Duration 36 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
€259 /mtl.
All our further education programmes include the following services
Free trial month*
Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
Eduroam internet access at over 20,000 locations worldwide
Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Personal AI study assistant Syntea
Study and career coaching
Access to MS Office
Free extension for up to 12 months
*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
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Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
If you have general university entrance qualification (A-levels), subject-related university entrance qualification, or subject-restricted university entrance qualification, you can start our training programme immediately without any entrance exam.
You can also complete a training programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences without (subject-related) A-levels. All you need is:
a master craftsman’s certificate, or
an advanced further training qualification, or
at least two years of vocational training, or
at least three years of full-time professional experience
Start today: try us out for 1 month
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
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Voices on distance learning
Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Stefanie
5,0/5
Sehr empfehlenswert
Insgesamt ein super Studium, ich bin sehr zufrieden und fühle mich rundum gut betreut und aufgehoben. Es wird sich viel Mühe um die Zufriedenheit der Studenten gegeben und auch die Dozenten sind super nett und engagiert. Man kann jederzeit Fragen klären und hat immer einen Ansprechpartner der einem weiterhilft. Ich würde jederzeit wieder an der IU studieren und kann es nur weiterempfehlen!
Posted on 22.05.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
Angewandte Psychologie (B.Sc.)
Albena
4,0/5
Flexibilität im Fernstudium neben dem Beruf
Ich habe bisher sehr gute Erfahrungen im Fernstudium ‚Angewandte Psychologie‘ gemacht. Besonders gut gefällt mir die Flexibilität bei der IU, weil ich neben dem Studium zu 100 % arbeite. Ich kann selbst entscheiden, wann und wie viel ich lerne. Sehr zufrieden bin ich auch damit, dass ich keinen Druck habe, wann ich mit dem Studium fertig sein muss, und dass ich kostenlos verlängern kann. Dadurch kann ich das Studium besser mit meinem Berufsleben vereinbaren.
Posted on 20.04.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
International Management (M.A.)
Djo
5,0/5
Bin ein großer Fan der IU
Ich bin ein großer Fan der IU und habe dort in letzter Zeit unglaublich viel gelernt. Die Möglichkeiten, die Studierenden geboten werden – insbesondere im Fernstudium – sind sehr vielfältig und flexibel. Dadurch macht das Lernen nicht nur Spaß, sondern lässt sich auch hervorragend in den Alltag integrieren. [...] Für mich gehört die IU zu den besten Anbietern für Fernstudiengänge in Deutschland. Ich kann sie aus voller Überzeugung jederzeit weiterempfehlen.
Posted on 03.06.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
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