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Start your Business Administration degree (Betriebswirtschaftslehre (BWL))* at IU now. Sharpen your career profile individually with a wide range of exciting specialization options.
Want to understand economic principles and apply your knowledge directly on the job? Then study Business Administration at IU now. The Bachelor's program in Business Administration* combines a solid foundation in business fundamentals with a strong practical focus and modern specializations – from Digital Business to Sustainability Management to Corporate Management. Future-oriented topics like Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization are also a core part of your state-recognized and accredited Business Administration degree.
*By the way: If you've completed training as an Industrial Clerk, Bank Clerk, or Office Management Clerk, you'll benefit in terms of time and cost during your studies: you'll save at least 50 ECTS credits.
If you apply using the code BUSINESS26PLLUS until October 29th, you save €2,444, get a free iPad on top and receive a €1,444 refund upon application, if you graduate within the standard study period. You can start your studies until April 30th, 2027.
IU alumni earn up to 33% more and find a suitable job around 29% faster than graduates from other universities.
94% of IU students are satisfied with the course content, and 86% value the strong practical relevance.
85% of IU students feel confident using AI, and 80% work measurably more efficiently as a result.

Degree programme management BWL
Prof. Dr. Michael Broens
My degree has advanced me both professionally and personally.
The distance learning bachelor's programme „Betriebswirtschaftslehre“ combines a thorough foundation in business and economics with strong practical relevance. You gain timeless business knowledge and skills, while engaging in hands-on projects tackling current topics such as Agile Project Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, entrepreneurship and digital business models. With a wide range of elective options, you can tailor your programme to match your personal interests and career ambitions, making your studies flexible and unique to you. This degree opens up diverse career opportunities across various industries and company sizes.

Graduate B.A. BWL
Johannes Willig
My degree has advanced me both professionally and personally.
I wanted to develop further without having to give up my job. The flexibility allowed me to combine studies, work, and private life – and that made all the difference for me. Right after completing my degree, I got the opportunity to take on my first leadership position as Team Leader in Credit & Collection at Hilti Deutschland AG. Of course, the degree wasn't the only reason for that, but I'm convinced it played an important part. I gained not only technical knowledge but also the confidence to take on responsibility and make the next step in my career.

Graduate B.A. BWL
Franziska Treer
The program built on my existing knowledge and opened up new perspectives for me.
I originally come from the retail sector. The Business Administration degree was the perfect next step for me because much of the content built on my existing knowledge, while also giving me the chance to explore new topics. Just as important to me as the course content was the flexibility. I could learn whenever and wherever suited me best, and balance my studies with my work and private life.

Graduate B.A. BWL
Miguel Amante Policarpo
From a healthcare profession to entrepreneurial responsibility.
I originally come from the healthcare sector. I trained as a masseur and am a state-certified physiotherapist. After finishing school, it was clear to me that I wanted to broaden my professional expertise. I had an early ambition to eventually work independently and build my own company. To do that, I wanted to not just superficially know business fundamentals, but truly understand them. That's exactly why I chose the distance learning Business Administration program at IU.

Plan your study routine the way you want. It’s up to you whether you prefer learning at night or during the day, in the library or at a café. Even your starting date is flexible – you decide when you begin.
Your online campus keeps you up to date. Here, you can organise every aspect of your studies and find everything in one place – from digital scripts to your grade overview.
Deepen your knowledge interactively, in a varied manner, and tailored to your learning style. With multimedia tools like learning AI, live sessions and learning sprints, you can prepare for your exams in a targeted way.
Feeling confident after the practice exam? Then take your exam online, any time of day, or at a location of your choice. Some courses are completed with a workbook or portfolio, for example.
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Depending on which time model you choose, a bachelor’s programme usually runs for 36, 48 or 72 months and a master’s programme for 24, 36 or 48 months. If you need more time, that isn’t a problem either.
Our online study programmes make use of the latest tools to let you study at your pace, whenever and wherever you want. This guarantees maximum flexibility in combination with individual support.
In our programmes, you can choose between full-time or part-time plans and online or offline exams. We don’t have fixed dates for terms, so you can start whenever you want.
You decide where you want to take your exams. We offer you two options:
Online exam
You can sit your exam online. The IU is the first university of applied sciences to offer online exams for its online study programmes. You can sit your exam in the comfort of your own home – 365 days a year, 7 days a week, at any hour of the day.
Offline exam
Each month, we offer you a range of exam dates at our examination centres in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
You have a range of options to reduce the financial load of an online study programme. You might be eligible for state funding, or you can claim tax advantages or take out a study loan. We’re happy to advise you in your individual situation: email info-fernstudium@iu.org or call +49 (0)30 311 988 00
In some cases, the tuition fees for a online study programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences are tax-deductible. You can get back up to 42% of your tuition fees! The final amount depends on your individual situation. Under certain conditions, you can reduce your income tax by declaring the tuition fees for your first or second degree and other costs resulting from your studies (i.e. travel expenses, learning materials etc.). Get in touch with us to find out more! Email us at info-fernstudium@iu.org or call +49 (0)30 311 988 00
Step 1: Apply
Start your online application.
Step 2: Enrol
By applying for your online study program in BWL* by October 29th, you save 2.444€ in tuition fees and receive a free iPad to study with. On top of that, you receive a refund of 1.444€ if you graduate within the standard study period.
Step 3: Get started
To benefit from our discount, you must start your programme by April 30th, 2027.
Step 4: Graduate
Graduate within the standard study period and contact us within 1 month of graduating at finanzen-fernstudium@iu.org. Then we will refund you 1.444€ and you’ll save 3,888€ in total.
Ready?
Your free trial runs for one month. If you cancel your contract during this time, your trial month is free.
The discount promotion with the code BUSINESS26PLUS is valid for the following Bachelor's distance learning programs:
Betriebswirtschaftslehre
BWL & Customer Experience Management
BWL & Führung
Digitale Betriebswirtschaftslehre
International Management
Business Administration
BWL Industrial Management
BWL Office Management
Sportmanagement
Finanzmanagement
Logistikmanagement
Entrepreneurship
Projektmanagement
Produktmanagement
FinTech
New Work
Finanzmanagement für Bankkaufleute
Fitnessökonomie
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