Bachelor's of Business Administration

Why study business administration?

The bachelor's degree programme in business administration has always been one of the most popular fields of study – and for good reason. This programme covers key business topics such as marketing, accounting, controlling, taxation, human resources management, production, investment and financing. This will give you broad expertise and qualify you for demanding management tasks in various areas of business.

At the Bocholt campus of the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, the focus is on your success: experienced lecturers and a practical curriculum will help you develop a deep understanding of business processes and economic relationships. You will learn to make strategic decisions and successfully manage companies in a dynamic economic environment. With the expertise you acquire, you will become part of tomorrow's leadership and actively shape the economic future.

The Bachelor's programme in Business Administration at the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences in Bocholt is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a sound education in business administration. The programme is offered as a full-time programme lasting six semesters or as a dual programme lasting eight semesters. 
 

The business administration programme at our university is characterised by its versatility and practical relevance. It consists of two three-semester study phases. In the first phase, you will learn the fundamentals of economics, such as business administration and economics, accounting, business law, business English and business mathematics. In the second phase, you will delve deeper into management topics and specialise in one of two areas: marketing or accounting and controlling. Thanks to the specialisations and the wide range of elective modules, you can tailor your course of study to your individual needs and pursue your personal interests and career goals.

International and practice-oriented:
In the fifth semester, you can spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities. In the sixth semester, you will gain practical experience in a 14-week internship and complete your studies with a 10-week bachelor's thesis.

The dual version of the Business Administration programme combines theoretical and practical elements through practical and project modules in order to optimally prepare students for everyday working life. These modules are carried out in close cooperation with partner companies, with the companies and the university entering into a cooperation agreement. 
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In the first two practical modules, students gain insights into operational structures and learn to develop practical solutions for company-specific tasks. Later in the programme, students work on complex, company-specific tasks in practical projects.

Advantages of the dual version:

• Practical relevance: Direct transfer of course content into professional practice.
• Professional experience: Early integration into business processes and valuable insights into the working world.
• Career advantage: Building professional networks and increased chances of being hired by the partner company.

A degree in business administration opens up a wide range of career prospects in a variety of industries and companies of all sizes. 
Depending on your chosen specialisation, you could work in marketing departments, agencies, social media, sales, controlling or accounting. You will also be in demand in management or tax consulting firms and auditing firms.

In addition, career paths in public institutions, academia or even as a founder of your own company are open to you. Our start-up support programme – ANDERSMACHER – will assist you during your studies.

Our programme is not only theoretically sound, but also practical and individually customisable – the perfect start to a successful career!

Get started now – with your business studies degree in Bocholt!