Business Administration (BSc)

Name: HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration gGmbH
Address: Adolphsplatz 1,, Hamburg, 20457
Telephone: +49 40 36138-700

Dual Bachelor's programme in business administration with alternating theoretical and practical phases

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The programme combines practice-related studies of business administration with simultaneous systematic in-company training. It gives students the relevant specialist knowledge in the individual areas of business administration, and enables them to apply it in the practical phases in the different departments of their training company. Students can select an appropriate study focus in their third year, to prepare them optimally for the requirements of the company in the respective areas and functions.

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With the bachelor degree in Business Administration (Specialisation Finance) and as a banker certified by the Chamber of Commerce, I am now a Consultant of the Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG. I assist wealthy individuals and families in all financial topics.

Hannes Roffmann
Wealth Management, Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG

The dual study programme at HSBA was the ideal basis to continue my career in one of the big four auditing companies. The university has a very dynamic character and I am happy to have been a part of it – three very significant years.

Felix Peleikis
Assurance, Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

I started to work in the internal audit department and during the audits learned more about the many different national and international subsidiaries and areas of the Otto Group. I find the way that HSBA and Otto support the further development of their students outstanding.

Julia-Mara Rückert
Revisorin & HSBA-Masterstudentin, OTTO GmbH & Co. KG

Dual Bachelor's programme in business administration with alternating theoretical and practical phases
Extensive financial independence through monthly remuneration
Extensive range of options
Digital Toolbox @ HSBA
Lecturers with extensive practical experience
Attractive career prospects after graduation
Stays abroad possible
Campus in the heart of Hamburg

2nd Place in CHE University Ranking — HSBA ranks top in nationwide comparison of dual universities

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Programme start:	1 October each year
Study duration:	3 years
Degree:	Bachelor of Science (BSc) with 180 ECTS
Language:	75% German, 25% English
Accreditation:	FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation)
Tuition Fees:	665 EUR per month
Funding:	companies generally pay most of the course fees;In addition, students generally receive traineeship remuneration; student loans or BAföG support possible

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The dual programme integrates phases of theory at the university (on average 32 weeks a year) and practical phases of training in their training company (on average 20 weeks a year).

Students acquire practical business administration knowledge and have an opportunity to specialise in certain functions or sectors. Special attention is given to method skills throughout the programme. Business administration fundamentals are communicated in the first two years of study, and complemented by method modules and courses on language and law. In the second and third years of study, selected subjects are treated in depth (Marketing, Finance, Strategic Management, Controlling). The main content in the final year is a range of options (specialisation, electives), providing wider and deeper know-how and method skills.

Plan of Study

Study Content Semester 1

Methodology and Basics of Business Studies

4 ECTS
36 Contact hours
German
Financial Accounting

6 ECTS
48 Contact hours
German
Microeconomics

6 ECTS
50 Contact hours
English
Mathematics

7 ECTS
48 Contact hours
German
Business Law (Part 1)

16 Contact hours
German

Info

The module Business Law is held over two semesters. After successful completion of the module examination, 5 ECTS are awarded for the entire module.
Business English

5 ECTS
48 Contact hours
English

Study Content Semester 2

Human Resource Management

6 ECTS
48 Contact hours
German
Managerial Accounting

6 ECTS
48 Contact hours
German
Operations Management

4 ECTS
34 Contact hours
German
Macroeconomics

4 ECTS
32 Contact hours
English
Statistics

7 ECTS
48 Contact hours
German
Business Law (Part 2)

5 ECTS
32 Contact hours
German

Info

The module Business Law is held over two semesters. After successful completion of the module examination, 5 ECTS are awarded for the entire module.

Study Content Semester 3

Marketing Management 1

4 ECTS
32 Contact hours
English
Strategic Management (Part 1)

32 Contact hours
German

Info

The module Strategic Management is held over two semesters. After successful completion of the module examination, 7 ECTS are awarded for the entire module.
Introduction to Investment and Finance

6 ECTS
48 Contact hours
English
Organisation and Organisational Behavior

6 ECTS
48 Contact hours
English
Quantitative Methods

5 ECTS
32 Contact hours
German
Labour Law or Auditing

3 ECTS
32 Contact hours
German
Project Management

5 ECTS
24 Contact hours
German

Study Content Semester 4

Marketing Management 2

6 ECTS
48 Contact hours
English
Strategic Management (Part 2)

7 ECTS
34 Contact hours
German

Info

The module Strategic Management is held over two semesters. After successful completion of the module examination, 7 ECTS are awarded for the entire module.
Corporate Finance

4 ECTS
32 Contact hours
English
International Taxation & Group Accounting

6 ECTS
48 Contact hours
German
Operations Research

5 ECTS
32 Contact hours
German
Elective or Law for Auditors

3 ECTS
30 Contact hours
German

Study Content Semester 5

Specialisation (Part 1)

108 Contact hours
German/ English
Info
In the third year, students have the opportunity to specialize in one subject area. The specialization modules comprise a total of 22 ECTS. The HSBA offers a wide range of different industry- or function-specific specializations:
- Audit, Tax, Advisory
- Banken und Finanzmärkte
- Finance
- International Business Administration / Trade
- Marketing.Digital
- People Management 4.0
- Risiko- und Versicherungsmanagement
- Sales.Retail.Digital
- Sustainable Leadership
German/ English
Controllership

6 ECTS
48 Contact hours
English
Fundamentals of Information Systems

6 ECTS
48 Contact hours
German
Study Trip

2 ECTS
30 Contact hours
German/ English
Info
- cross-curricular
- numerous company visits and lectures
- current topics such as digitalisation, start-up scene in Silicon Valley or emerging markets frame the content of the individual destinations
Bachelor Thesis

12 ECTS
German/ English

Info

The Bachelor thesis is very individual to every student so it will depend on your scheduling and progress with your studies when you can start it. The thesis can be registered if at least 120 ECTS have been completed.

Study Content Semester 6

Specialisation (Part 2)

22 ECTS
60 Contact hours
German/ English
Info
In the third year, students have the opportunity to specialize in one subject area. The specialization modules comprise a total of 22 ECTS. The HSBA offers a wide range of different industry- or function-specific specializations:
- Audit, Tax, Advisory
- Banken und Finanzmärkte
- Finance
- International Business Administration / Trade
- Marketing.Digital
- People Management 4.0
- Risiko- und Versicherungsmanagement
- Sales.Retail.Digital
- Sustainable Leadership
German/ English
Management Game

4 ECTS
30 Contact hours
English
Bachelor Thesis

German/ English

Info

The Bachelor thesis is very individual to every student so it will depend on your scheduling and progress with your studies when you can start it. The thesis can be registered if at least 120 ECTS have been completed.

Specialisation (Semester 5 & 6)

Audit, Tax, Advisory

German

Info

This specialisation offers a career entry into the auditing and tax consulting industry. Topics covered include auditing and tax law, requirements for sales brochures and restructuring concepts, annual financial statements, due diligence, detection of irregularities as well as compliance and corporate governance regulations.
Banking and Finanancial Markets

German

Info

This specialisation prepares dual study students in the best possible way for the relevant topics of bank management and credit provision both for private and corporate customers. Topics include the transformation of maturity and default risk, risk management, investment products, regulation, internal accounting and external financing reporting as well as customer and target group management. The first practical fundamentals are taught in a preparatory module in the first year of study.
Finance

German

Info

This specialisation is geared towards dual study students who are interested in the areas of finance, investment and controlling. In addition to the fundamentals of the financial sector and market value maximisation, students learn about business valuation, risk management and the mergers and acquisitions process in its various stages.
International Business Administration / Trade

English

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This specialisation gives students a more in-depth knowledge of international trade. The areas covered include importing and exporting channels, trade logistics, intercultural communication, compliance, risk management, trade with third countries, legal and tax considerations, export programmes and hedge transactions. In order to prepare for the practical requirements in exportbased (trading) companies, it is recommended that students also take the external exam for wholesale and foreign trade clerks.
Marketing.Digital

German

Info

Building on the basics of Data Science and Customer Management, the topics Strategic Marketing and Online Marketing Intelligence provide further insights into the specialisation. The focus is on online marketing instruments and online users. At the same time, the effects of digitalisation are integrated in form of strategic decision-making and brand management.
People Management 4.0

German

Info

This specialisation provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human resources management and staff development. They learn about both the current status of research and the requirements of companies in practice. Central topics include strategic staff management, staff development concepts, company incentive schemes and international human resources.
Risk and Insurance Management

German

Info

This specialisation provides an insight into the insurance sector. Part 1 on insurance management has a focus on quality, dealing with the business policy and management of insurance companies. Part 2 on risk technique and risk policy builds on this knowledge with a quantitative approach, covering various risks and their insurability, the structure of insurance contracts, the pooling of risk and the basics of calculating premiums. Another core area involves reinsurance and alternative risk transfer products. Part 3 on sales and insurance marketing takes a closer look at selling and marketing insurance products.
Sales.Retail.Digital

German

Info

Building on the basis of Data Science and Customer Management, the topics Retailing Management and Sales Management will provide further insights into the specialisation. It is the aim to examine the effects of digitalisation on the various sales channels and identify new opportunities.
Sustainable Leadership

German

Info

Sustainable Leadership refers to strategic and sustainable corporate management and positioning in the global environment. The specialisation reflects on the rising public awareness and the economic necessity for a sustainable and ethical company strategy as well as resulting economic possibilities and challenges. Core concepts include corporate social responsibility and social innovation that are discussed in the context of strategic management and are illustrated with several company and industry examples.

Options to design the study programme more individually:

Digital Toolbox

5 ECTS
64 Contact hours
English
Info
You have the possibility to prepare yourself for the digital transformation by choosing one profile during your studies (2nd to 5th semester):
- Business Process Innovation
- Data Business
- Digital Communication and Marketing Technologies
- Digital Strategy
- Intrapreneur
- Programming
Elective

3 ECTS
30 Contact hours
German/ English
Info
- takes place in a block week across all study programmes in the 4th semester
- enables students to deal intensively with a business management problem of their choice
General Electives

3 ECTS
75 Contact hours
German/ English
Info
- takes place in the 1st to the 5th semester
- give students the opportunity to develop their individual knowledge and skills further
- ranges from social skills and IT seminars to studium generale events and foreign language courses
Study Trip

2 ECTS
30 Contact hours
German/ English
Info
- span several study programmes
- takes place in the 5th Semester
- include numerous company visits and lectures
- are organised independently by the students
- topics such as digitalisation, the start-up scene in Silicon Valley or emerging countries frame the content of the individual destinations

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No. Students can only study at HSBA if they have concluded a contract of study with a training company. To apply with a company is always the first step in the application process.

About 30% of HSBA's Bachelor students spend time abroad during their studies (mostly short-stay at Summer Schools or as an exchange student with one of our partner universities). In the third year of studies of the dual programmes, students can go on an international study trip. Furthermore, HSBA attaches great importance to the international character of its content, offering a wide range of seminars held in English. Fore more information, please see here.

Anyone interested in taking a dual Bachelor programme should normally start looking for a training company at least one year before they intend to start their studies. The application to the company should include all the usual documents, such as school and examination qualifications and CV. The company then sends the study contract together with the necessary documents to HSBA, which checks whether the criteria for admission are fulfilled, and if so accepts the applicant.

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