And those who don't know what they're going to be, they're going to be business economists
Who hasn't heard this saying? But to show you what a business degree means exactly, and what possibilities you have afterwards in the professional world, this article is meant for that. Having studied business administration myself, I can give you very accurate insights into the content, the stumbling blocks and the subsequent possibilities. So if you are seriously thinking about studying business administration after high school, you would do well to read on now.
General information on the choice of study
Well, the statement quoted earlier does not come completely by chance. Many business students are said to be rather aimless, and then chose a rather general study, like BWL. And if you look at the average business student, you will find just such students also very often in the ranks. Precisely so that this does not happen, you should think very carefully in advance about what you want to study, and what you want to achieve with the degree professionally. That means a study is always your tool on the way to your dream job.
How you can do it? Very simple. Talk to relatives and acquaintances who are already students, go to information sessions at various universities and also inform yourself on the Internet. Many universities now offer virtual student advising.
Inquire also very exactly about it, what a study means financially. In addition to the semester fees, tuition fees are also charged in some cases, and the required literature is of course not free either. If you then still have to / want to live in another city comes quickly a 4 digit amount monthly together, which must then be earned either with the support of parents, Bafog, a student loan or but by a side job.
This is exactly why it is so important to be clear in advance about what you want to study and why. Because this is the only way to prevent you from dropping out or changing your studies and not to waste time before starting your professional life.
The choice of college also plays a role. You have here the choice whether it should be a distance learning, or whether you prefer to study at a university or university of applied sciences. Last but not least, of course, there are private universities.
Conclusions and duration
Like almost any degree, business administration can now be studied for a bachelor's or even a master's degree. At the same time, the bachelor's degree is the prerequisite for the master's degree. A bachelor's degree program lasts 6 semesters, or 3 years. The master lasts another 4 semesters, and if you still haven't had enough you can go on and get the dr. make. The study can be taken by correspondence course, as well as as attendance study at universities and professional schools. Since business administration is a very general course of study, you have to decide at the end of your studies what you want to specialize in.
Subjects and focus
In the basic study the study is relatively mathematics and statistics-heavy. This forms the basis for all further subjects, like bspw. production planning, controlling but also for VWL. These are also the subjects in which the most screening takes place. Many universities require proof of a mathematics test as a prerequisite even before enrollment. Means, who had his problems with this already during the school time, to whom BWL is certainly not to be recommended. In addition, subjects such as EDP, business English and economic policy are taught as well as taxes or marketing. The subjects in the basic study are given thereby and form so to speak the basis for your deepening in the main study.
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Here you determine in principle in which specialization you would like to deepen your knowledge. This can then bspw. the specializations marketing, controlling and accounting, taxes, human resources or planning and production. In one of these areas you then also write your thesis. This is 40-120 pages long, depending on the type of degree and university, and covers a previously agreed topic, which you will investigate.
Exams and requirements
Since a degree program is supposed to prepare you for professional life, you must also demonstrate practical experience in the form of internships during your studies. The duration and number is thereby different and depends also on the university form. Universities of applied sciences in particular place much more emphasis on internships than universities do. Overall, studies at a university of applied sciences are significantly more practice-oriented than at a university. The examination requirements are very different. In some subjects, term papers, or presentations/speeches are enough. In most cases, however, an exam must be taken at the end of the semester. There are also subjects that are taught over several semesters and there are partial exams.
The thesis is always in writing and must be defended in part in an oral examination. It is important that there are registration phases for all exams. If you miss your registration, you have to wait until the next exam date before you can take an exam again. This is especially annoying for Bafog or student loan recipients, since you have to prove the progress and compliance with the standard period of study every semester and such a missed exam may delay the further course of studies.
Some exams may be repeated a maximum of 2 times. If you do not succeed in the third attempt, you will be forced to leave the university and you only have the chance to appeal or to apply to another university.
Fields of application for business administration graduates
Since the study is so general, as already described above, the fields of application afterwards are also very general. A BWL study should enable you all commercial occupations in an enterprise to exercise. Of course, with your chosen specialization, you will decide in which subject area you have the greatest expertise. For example, someone with a degree in marketing will rarely look for a job as a tax accountant. This also means that you should consider in advance very carefully where you choose your specialization, since this also determines your career entry.