Everything at a glance
Degree level: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard period of study: 7 Semester (210 ECTS )
Type Of Study: Full-time, Dual
Study location: Weiden
Start Of Study: Winter semester (1. and higher semester) and summer semester (higher Semester)
Course Language: German
Business administration - do your thing in business & management
Business without business administration? Unthinkable! From pricing in the supermarket to production planning in an industrial company, from staff appraisals to international expansion - business management thinking and actions are required everywhere. This is exactly what makes the Business Administration course so exciting, versatile and relevant! You will learn how companies work, how markets develop and how to do business responsibly in an increasingly networked world.
Your curriculum includes topics such as accounting, marketing, personnel management, business law and financing. You will develop a firm grasp of economic interrelationships - and at the same time become fit in communication, leadership and teamwork.
With its strong practical orientation, small groups and real company projects, the degree course at OTH Amberg-Weiden offers you the perfect mix of theory and application. After graduation, you will be ideally prepared for challenging tasks in business, administration or even in your own start-up.
Career prospects
With your degree in business administration, numerous doors are open to you - in almost every industry and all over the world. Depending on which specialization you choose, you can work as a:
- Marketing expert in agencies or industrial companies
- Management consultant with a global player
- Specialist in auditing or tax consulting
- Controller or in financial analysis
- Project or sales manager at home or abroad
Want even more? Then add on a Master's degree - we have a wide range of options here. Or you can go your own way: many of our graduates have successfully founded their own companies - with ideas that they developed during their studies. We support you with know-how, workshops and personal advice.
VERY GOOD RATINGS - VERY GOOD PROSPECTS
At OTH Amberg-Weiden, we combine sound theory with practical learning. Small groups, modern facilities, personal support and close cooperation with companies create the best study conditions.
This is also confirmed by the excellent StudyCheck ratings and the success of our graduates. Those who study here are well prepared for the future.
HIGHLIGHTS of the course
Instead of memorizing dry theory, you will develop practical solutions for real challenges from the corporate world on the business administration degree course at OTH Amberg-Weiden. Instead of analyzing fictitious case studies, you will work together with fellow students on projects with regional and international companies - always with the aim of delivering concrete results that are really needed. Instead of struggling through overcrowded lecture halls, you benefit from small groups, personal support and a modern learning environment.
What makes the course special is the close connection to practice: you don't just learn business fundamentals, you apply them directly - in project work, workshops and interactive teaching formats. In this way, you not only develop specialist knowledge, but also team spirit, creativity and problem-solving skills - all skills that are in high demand in business. And this is exactly what makes our business studies course a real career turbo.
Certification Programmes
In addition to your regular studies, you can take certification courses at OTH Amberg-Weiden free of charge - for example in the areas of project management or digitalisation. These additional qualifications are a real plus for your CV and help you to position yourself specifically in your professional field. You can find an overview of all certificates here:
Structure
In the Business Administration (B.A.) program at OTH Amberg-Weiden, you’ll earn 210 ECTS credits over seven semesters and gain everything you need to understand business contexts and make informed decisions in a corporate setting. You’ll take courses on the fundamentals of economics, such as finance and investment, business mathematics, statistics, and macroeconomics. Key areas such as marketing, law, controlling, and logistics are also on your schedule.
You’ll gain valuable practical experience through projects with companies, where you’ll work with your team to tackle real-world problems—and develop solutions that are actually implemented. Additionally, you’ll strengthen important personal skills in modules on communication, teamwork, and academic research.
Customize or specialize your profile:
Starting in the fourth semester, you’ll build your personal competency profile: You can either freely combine courses from a wide range of electives to become a generalist—or you can choose a specific competency profile to specialize.
Bonus: If you complete all the modules in a competency profile, you’ll receive an official certificate in addition to your bachelor’s degree—a strong asset for your resume and potential employers.
In the sixth semester, you’ll apply your knowledge directly in a company setting during an internship. And in the seventh semester, you’ll write your bachelor’s thesis—ideally on a specific real-world problem.
Course structure – your guide to your studies
Module overview
- Statistics
- Marketing
- Organization
- Human Resources Management
- Production and Logistics
- Economics (and Economic Policy)
- Business Mathematics
- Labor Law and Private
- Commercial LawAccounting
- Principles and Techniques
- Business English
- Finance and Investment
- Cost and Performance Accounting Taxation
- Founding a Business
- Information ManagemenT
- Intelligent Systems and Data Management
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Application
Do you want to study Business Administration at OTH Amberg-Weiden? Then apply for the coming semester!
All information on application deadlines and admission requirements can be obtained from the Study and Career Service.
They will also answer any other questions you may have about studying at OTH Amberg-Weiden - in person, by phone, email or chat.