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Distance Learning
Further Education
Ökonom:in (IU)*

Duration:2 semesters・45 ECTSDepending on model
Start:From todayLearn more 
Tuition Fees:From 259,- €/month
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 282015

Start your training Economist (IU) today

The training course to become an economist at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) gives you the opportunity to gain your first foundational knowledge in business administration. Through the general principles of business administration, you’ll be prepared step by step for your career advancement. 


Want to deepen your knowledge further? No problem! The content of this training, as well as the tuition fees already paid, can be credited as external achievements towards the training "Betriebswirt:in (IU)" at IU. 

Study flexible

anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.

Learn innovatively

on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.

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, 45 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 282015

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

Study content

The goal of the Economist (IU) course is to provide you, as an aspiring professional, with a foundational education in the field of business administration.


With the training or further education to become an Economist, you have the chance to expand your

knowledge base and gain initial insights into business administration. Additionally, your certificate offers you an academic qualification that can serve as a career booster for professional advancement or a career change. The content of this further education, as well as any fees already paid, can be recognised as external credits towards the further education programme "Betriebswirt:in (IU)" at IU International University of Applied Sciences.


Please note: Successful completion does not automatically grant eligibility for admission to a (subsequent) degree programme!

Career

In 3 steps to a Bachelor's degree

With the further education programme economist (IU), you have the opportunity to complete your qualification in one and a half, two or three semesters, depending on the model. If you wish to further enhance your qualifications after completing this, you can have previously paid fees and achieved credits recognised as external credits towards the “Betriebswirt:in (IU)” programme. 

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All our further education programmes include the following services

Fees

Study model and prices for the online Training's study programme in Ökonom:in

Part-Time I

Duration 12 Months

€344/mtl.Medium pace – steady and balanced

Part-Time II

Duration 18 Months

Popular
€259/mtl.Slower pace – slow but steady

Full-Time

Duration 9 Months

€399/mtl.Faster pace – full speed ahead

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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!

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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What you get for free

  • Information on study content & electives

  • Information on career prospects

  • Information on financing options

Voices on distance learning

Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)

Hannaj

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Fernstudium B.A. Soziale Arbeit

Ich bin mit meinem Fernstudium Soziale Arbeit an der IU sehr zufrieden. Besonders gut gefällt mir die hohe Flexibilität, da sich das Studium gut an den eigenen Alltag und berufliche sowie private Verpflichtungen anpassen lässt. Die Studieninhalte sind interessant und praxisnah aufgebaut und die verschiedenen Lernmöglichkeiten helfen dabei, sich die Inhalte individuell zu erarbeiten. Insgesamt bietet mir das Studium genau die Flexibilität, die ich mir von einem Fernstudium gewünscht habe.

Posted on 18.09.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de

Angewandte Psychologie (B.Sc.)

Verena

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Super spannendes Studium

Es fällt wahnsinnig leicht, an Inhalte zu kommen und diese zu lernen. Alles ist so verständlich aufbereitet, es gibt immer ein Skript, dessen Inhalte zuverlässig zu Prüfungen kommen. Zudem kann man Podcasts/Videos und zusätzliches Material ansehen sowie in Austausch mit anderen treten. Gibt es ein Problem, erreicht man immer sofort jemanden im Sekretariat oder via Chat. Es macht großen Spaß und fällt mir sehr leicht, auf diese Weise zu studieren.

Posted on 18.09.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de

International Management (M.A.)

Djo

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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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