Business Administration (B.A.)
Business Administration (B.A.)
Get started, no matter where you are!
You have already learnt what is important in a company on the job. Now you want to shape things yourself and take on responsibility. You want to realise ideas, develop teams and break new ground. The part-time Business Administration degree programme will give you a solid foundation in business administration and the skills for the business of the future. Learn flexibly, apply your knowledge directly in your academic appointment and benefit from individual support and a strong network.
The degree programme is organised in such a way that it is compatible with a full-time job. In the modules, you can work on specific challenges from your company and even take exams. Because we recognise your professional skills, you can save time and tuition fees. Professional experience is also the most important thing for us when it comes to admission: you can study with us without an Abitur.
Who is the Business Administration degree programme suitable for?
The Bachelor's degree programme is aimed at young professionals as well as experienced subjects and managers. The programme teaches cutting-edge business know-how for practical application in companies.
What academic appointments does the degree open up?
The broad business management expertise qualifies you for responsible positions in all areas of the company. The chosen profiles make you an expert - and future-proof your career.
Making the difference
Are you facing a new task in your academic appointment? Great - then this is a project that you can work on in the practice-oriented Bachelor's degree programme. During your project studies, you will learn what it takes to be a leader alongside your specialist skills: organising, moderating and presenting.
Details of the degree programme
Business Administration basics and know-how for future business
Ten compulsory modules teach you the basics, including business administration and economics, law and finance, controlling, marketing and human resources. You can set your personal specialisation with two profiles, each with three modules. The credit points (CP) indicate the scope of the modules.
Six profile modules with 10 CP each
Select two profiles, each consisting of three modules:
One profile module can be replaced by the professionalisation module, consisting of five skills training courses with 2 CP each.
Study part-time and flexibly
The degree programme leads to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). This academic degree is internationally recognised, stands for an excellent education and entitles you to take up a Master's degree.
In the 180 credit point programme, you will take ten compulsory and six elective modules. There is also the final module with the Bachelor's thesis. The modules deal with self-contained subject areas and can usually be taken in the order of your choice.
You organise your study plan according to your time budget; the focus is set in the profile modules. There is no minimum or maximum number of modules per semester, nor is there an obligation to complete the programme within the standard period of study. You can reduce the duration of your studies if necessary by recognising prior achievements and skills.
Personal contact with teachers and fellow students
You will be supported by lecturers and mentors in all phases of the programme. The degree programme team will also support you with organisational issues. You can use our online learning environment C3LLO to exchange ideas with other students and manage your project work.
Flexible study programme with compact attendance phases
In terms of content and teaching, you can expect a varied and practice-orientated course. You will learn online and in compact on-site workshops. Self-study, input from lecturers, study materials as well as internet-based discussions and online tasks with direct feedback ensure varied learning.
Example of your study programme
The exemplary study plan illustrates the individual adaptability of the degree programme to your own time budget. There is additional leeway with the recognition of credits and competences.
This exemplary study plan for the standard duration of study shows an ideal-typical Master's programme with a duration of four semesters plus thesis and colloquium and an even distribution of modules.
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Regular curriculum The following study plan shows a typical Bachelor's degree programme with a duration of nine semesters and an even distribution of modules. 584 KB
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Shortened curriculum This study plan shows how the degree programme is shortened by crediting five modules. 565 KB
Your path to the University of Oldenburg
It is possible to apply for a study place from 1 June to 1 September (winter semester) and from 15 December to 1 March (summer semester).
1. check admission requirements
To obtain a place at university, you need a general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification. You must also fulfil academic admission requirements.
a) General higher education entrance qualification
- A-levels or
- Master craftsman's examination or
- Completion of a recognised advanced vocational training course with at least 400 teaching hours
b) Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
- Relevant entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or
- three years of commercial training and at least three years of experience in the academic appointment or
- successful completion of the Z examination
Academic appointment admission requirements
- Completed vocational training in an occupation recognised in the Federal Republic of Germany or at least one year of professional experience and
- an existing professional activity or equivalent activity. The independent management of a household with responsible care of at least one person in need of education or care is recognised as a professional activity.
2. compile and submit application documents
The application for a study place is made purely online via the portal of the University of Oldenburg: When applying online for a study place, you generate an application form and submit this evidence digitally:
- University entrance qualification: Proof of general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
- Training or professional experience: Proof of completed vocational training or at least one year of professional experience
- Current professional activity: Proof of existing professional activity or comparable activity at the time of application
You can apply for a place on a degree programme within the following deadlines:
- for the winter semester from 1 June to 1 September
- for the summer semester from 15 December to 1 March
For applications with a foreign university degree from a third country (non-EU), the deadlines for applications for the winter semester end on 1 August and for applications for the summer semester on 1 February.
3. allocation of study places
Once we have received your application, we will confirm receipt and check whether the documents are complete. If any documents are missing, they can be submitted later up to the application deadline. The application documents are reviewed by the admissions committee and the study places are allocated.
Studying without A-levels
Do you want to develop academically, but don't have a high school diploma? No problem! Our part-time business administration degree programme is also open to you if you have completed vocational training and have relevant professional experience. What counts for us is your practical knowledge.
Module fees - valid until summer semester 2026
The fee for students and guest students is EUR 890 per module, with the exception of the training module (project management in practice) at EUR 1,200.
The current registration form for students and the current registration form for guest students also list the fees that are currently still valid.
Module fees - valid from winter semester 2026/27
The standard fee per module is EUR 1,080 for students and EUR 1,320 for guest students.
If you would like to skip a semester, there are no fees. You will retain your study place. The fees are reduced if competences can be credited.
Universitätsbeitrag
Zusätzlich zu den Modulgebühren erhebt die Universität Oldenburg
- bei immatrikulierten Studierenden einen Semesterbeitrag von zurzeit 223 Euro.
- eine Gasthörgebühr von derzeit 60 Euro, wenn ein Modul als Weiterbildung belegt wird.
Es gibt keine weiteren fortlaufenden oder zusätzlichen Kosten für Prüfungen oder Ähnliches.
Flexible payment options
Module fees are payable:
- by invoice: Each module is invoiced individually at the beginning and the fees are spread over the duration of the programme.
- by direct debit and in monthly instalments at the start of the module over a period of six months.
Promotion of the part-time Bachelor's programme
At both state and federal level, there are various options for financial support for part-time further education or a Bachelor's degree programme. In addition to state and private funding programmes, student loans and scholarships can also be used. In addition, expenses for further education can usually be claimed for tax purposes (income-related expenses). You can find more information in our guide to student financing and funding. We are also happy to advise you personally.
Verkürzung des Studiums durch Anrechnung
Viele unserer Studierenden verfügen über umfassende berufliche Qualifikationen, absolvierte Weiterbildungen oder bereits erbrachte Studienleistungen. Diese (außer-)hochschulisch erworbenen Kompetenzen können dem Studium zugutekommen. Studierende, die einen Antrag auf Anrechnung von Modulen stellen und deren Kompetenzen und Vorleistungen anerkannt werden, können ihr Studium verkürzen: Es sind weniger Module zu studieren, was zeitlich und finanziell entlastet.
Ausführliche Informationen zur Anrechnung sind in unserem Leitfaden zu finden; ein Antrag auf Anrechnung lässt sich jederzeit stellen.
Further education or study? Both!
Each module of the degree programme can be taken individually as further education. The certificate is fully credited towards the degree programme. This means you can simply start the programme without enrolment and decide to study later!
Our modules and further training programmes
Entrepreneurship (Business Administration)
Marketing (Business Administration)
Organisation and personnel (business administration)
Fundamentals of Business Administration (BWL)
Digitalisation in the company
Financial Management (Business Administration)
Personnel development and talent management (business administration)
Sports Management (Business Administration)
Service Marketing (Business Administration)
Digital business models (business administration)
National and international sports and association law (BWL)
Sports marketing and sponsorship (business studies)
Strategic Marketing (Business Administration)
Recruiting and Employer Branding (Business Administration)
Sustainability Management (Business Administration)
Scientific work (business studies)
Private commercial law (business administration)
Accounting and controlling (business administration)
Fundamentals of Economics (BWL)
Leadership and communication (business administration)
Innovation Management (Business Administration)
Statistics and empirical research methods (business studies)
Project management in practice (business administration)
Online Marketing (Business Administration)
Do you want to take more than one module as further education? Our programmes in Business Administration (B.A.), which culminate in a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS), comprise three modules with different focuses.
Our DAS certificates
Sport and Business (Business Administration DAS)
Human Resources and Leadership (Business Administration DAS)
Innovation and Sustainability (Business Administration DAS)
Marketing (Business Administration DAS)
Digital Business Management (Business Administration DAS)
Warum Teilnehmende uns empfehlen
Praxisnah
Projekte aus dem eigenen Beruf können in den einzelnen Modulen bearbeitet werden und lassen sich als Prüfungsleistung einbringen.
Flexibel
Lernen, wenn es zu Familie, Job und Freizeit passt – das Studienformat macht es möglich. Studiert wird überwiegend online.
Persönlich
Unsere Lehrenden begleiten dich intensiv und geben individuelles Feedback. In Kleingruppen tauscht du dich mit anderen Studierenden aus.
Universitär
Unsere Studierenden erhalten topaktuelles Wissen aus Forschung und Praxis – verständlich vermittelt und sofort nutzbar.
What our students say
Coordinating, presenting, communicating - my soft skills have improved"
Rebekka Hilbrands is Crewing Superintendent
My entire educational journey
My business studies are an investment in the future"
Wiebke Saathoff works in the legal department of a retail company
My entire educational journey
The supplier management we built up during our studies is now alive in our company"
Theis Abel is a strategic buyer at a medium-sized company
Questions about studying
How much time do I need to plan for the degree programme?
The average workload is around 10 to 15 hours per week. The combination of online phases, face-to-face appointments and flexible self-study sections makes it easy to combine the programme with an academic appointment.
On which topic can the thesis be written?
The Bachelor's thesis is written while working and can address practice-orientated issues from the student's own professional environment. It is academically supervised and forms the final part of the degree programme.
Are there any funding opportunities?
Yes, tax deductibility, educational leave, employer contributions and regional or national funding programmes for in-service further education are available. Individual counselling is recommended. You can find more information and a guide to study funding here .
How can I reconcile my studies with my academic appointment?
The degree programme is specially designed for working people. Flexible learning times, digital formats and modular examinations make it possible to combine studying with a full-time job.
Who can I contact for advice?
The C3L study programme team is available to answer organisational, technical and individual questions. A counselling interview can be arranged by telephone or online.
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