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What can I achieve with the CHE Business Administration course?
According to graduates, you can achieve the following with a Business Administration CHE course:
- Solid continuing education, further training to build up a sound knowledge as a generalist in business administration
- Achieve the highest qualification in business administration in accordance with the Federal Vocational Training Act
- Holistic view of a company's business management issues
- acquire a broad knowledge of business, finance, marketing and process management
- Further development through the Business Economist CHE training in a personal and business environment
- apply the know-how you have acquired directly in your job thanks to its high practical relevance
- Achieve a goal- and customer-oriented, systematic and entrepreneurial way of acting
- Take on responsibility and management tasks in SMEs or large companies in operational management and in the business process or in support processes
- Take a leading role in projects of simple to medium complexity
- recognize economic, social and ecological change processes and develop solutions for sustainable development
- contribute to the achievement of corporate goals through a business-supported process optimization
- communicate with the relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Recognize influences and trends in the economic and marketing context and define measures on this basis
- Degree in Business Administration CHE with federal recognition and at NQF level 6
- Use contacts and established network in everyday working life
- Self-determined study focus through specializations in the 3rd year of the CHE Business Administration course
- Follow-up options through a shortened Bachelor's degree (UAS) at a University of Applied Sciences or postgraduate studies
What is the difference between a degree in business administration (business studies) and a CAS course at a Universities on the subject of business administration?
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) course differ in terms of target group, scope, duration and type of qualification. Both qualifications teach business skills, but are designed for different educational phases and professional goals.
Important differences at a glance:
- Duration and scope:
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration usually takes three years (full-time) and comprises 180 ECTS credits. A CAS course usually lasts one semester and comprises at least 10 ECTS credits. - Type of degree:
The business administration degree (Bachelor) leads to a first university degree with a federally protected and internationally recognized title. CAS courses, on the other hand, lead to a continuing education certificate that is not federally protected, but can be made internationally comparable via ECTS points. - Target group:
A Bachelor's degree course is aimed at people with a school-leaving certificate or a recognized equivalent qualification, possibly with professional experience. CAS courses are aimed at specialists with a university degree or comparable qualification and several years of professional experience who wish to continue their education. - Learning form:
Bachelor's degree courses are offered on a full-time or part-time basis. CAS courses are generally designed for part-time study and allow students to apply what they have learned in practice. - Content orientation:
While the Bachelor's degree course teaches broad-based business fundamentals, CAS courses focus on specialized topics and current issues from practice.
To summarize: A Bachelor's degree course offers a comprehensive introduction to business administration and lays the foundations for an academic and professional career. A CAS course is ideally suited for targeted in-depth study and further development of existing professional skills.
Important: The exact content and admission requirements may vary depending on the school or Universities. It is advisable to enquire directly with the desired institution. A contact form is available for support, which can be used to forward inquiries directly to the respective school.
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What does the CHE examination of the degree program in Business Administration usually include?
The CHE examinations of the degree program in Business Administration are practice-oriented and serve as proof of the skills acquired during the degree program. They usually include the following elements:
- Regular performance assessments: These include written assignments, group projects or traditional examinations. Subject knowledge, social skills and methodological and practical skills are assessed.
- Final examination: This consists of a written thesis and a subsequent oral examination. The content is based on the respective study focus.
The examinations are held on site at the respective College of Higher Education. These schools have recognized training courses that are subject to an official recognition procedure. Upon successful completion, a federally recognized diploma is awarded. Graduates are entitled to use the protected title of Certified Business Economist CHE.
Subject overview (examples depending on the school):
- General Business Administration: Fundamentals of corporate management, organization and strategic management
- Finance and accounting: Bookkeeping, controlling and financial planning
- Marketing and communication: market analysis, brand management and communication strategies
- Law and economics: Introduction to commercial law and macroeconomic contexts
- Human resources: Employee management, personnel development and labor law
- Project and process management: planning, implementation and control of projects
- Digital skills: IT basics, data analysis and digital business models
The exact content and weighting for the CHE examination of the degree program in Business Administration may vary depending on the school and study orientation.
Important: The exact course content may vary depending on the school. It is recommended that you enquire directly with the desired educational institution. Use our contact form to easily forward your question to the relevant school.
What degree do business economists (HF) obtain?
Graduates of the HF course in business administration with a federal diploma are awarded the federally recognized title:
"Graduate in Business Administration HF".
The following intermediate degrees are available at schools as part of the Business Administration HF program:
- Higher Business Diploma VSK (HWD)
- BEC Vantage / Higher Diploma
- Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Business Administration, Level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework for Vocational Education and Training (NQF)
- Professional Bachelor ODEC
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) Business Administration Dual Degree (Swiss/UK)
- IREB (Requirements Engineering)
- Cambridge English: Business Vantage
- IPMA Level D
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