Consultation

Study Info

Version: 8.21

Application (usually beginning of March until 15th of July) - Applicants from Germany and members of EU countries (or Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway): Please use the online procedure on the website

www.fh-swf.de/cms/bewerbung-einschreibung - Applicants from non-EU countries:

www.uni-assist.de

Iserlohn

Type of study: Full-time course

Beginning of course:Winter semester (October)

Language of instruction:English

Course duration: Standard period of study 7 semesters

Degree:B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Contributions and fees: About 290 € semester (incl. semester ticket)

Admission restriction: non-NC course

Place of Study:South Westphalia University of Applied SciencesLübecker Ring 2, 59494 Soest, Germany www.fh-swf.de

Study course on the web:www.fh-swf.de/cms/bba

Further Information on the Bachelor’s Study Course: Prof. Dr. Dina Dreisbach Phone +49 2921 378-3453 · dreisbach.dina@fh-swf.de

Further Information regarding the Application and Enrolment RequirementsStephanie Birwe Phone +49 2921 378-3450 · bba-info@fh-swf.de

Degree Course

Business Administration with Informatics (B.A.)

Soest

Study course onthe web:

Sumita Anand Alumna BBA CourseI came from Kapurthala/India to do a BBA in Soest. Throug-hout my entire studies I was impressed by the support of the administrative staff and the lec-turers, by the quality of the cour-ses and by the good infrastruc-ture of the university. Although we always spoke English in class, I got the opportunity to learn German in a very short time. Now I am working as a com-mercial analyst/sales controller at a section of the Bayer group in Leverkusen.

Dr. Eckhard RuthemeyerThe Mayor of SoestGlobalisation will force us more and more towards a conver-ging world economy and eco-nomic responsibility. Therefore, graduates of business administ-ration studies with an internati-onal orientation are in demand by companies all over the world. The IT-knowledge, especially in ERP systems like SAP along with multi-cultural education will be a competitive advantage for all graduates at the end of their studies, as they search for employment.

- Ideal group sizes enable a pleasant learning atmosphere and efficient studying

- Intensive personal exchange with lecturers

- Learning in groups with students from more than 60 countries hones intercultural competencies

- High practical relevance through application-oriented project work with an international focus

- English as the language of instruction enhances familiarisation with international language standards

- The old Hanseatic city of Soest with its historical am-bience offers a pleasant and protected study atmosphere with a lot of nature and a varied range of leisure activities

- Convenient connections to the Ruhr Metropolis

- Spacious campus with modern facilities

- Economically strong region offers job and internship opportunities

- Possibility of obtaining a double degree at the Swiss German University in Jakarta/Indonesia

- Cooperation with international universities allows study abroad

- After graduation, you have the option of a consecutive international Master's degree at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Soest

The university on social media:www.fh-swf.de/cms/socialmedia

Why study here?

The international orientation increases the chances of finding jobs in companies worldwide

The proficiency of English language can be proven using, for example a TOEFL-test with at least 575 points (paper-based), 232 (computer-based) or 91 (internet-based). Alternatively, a minimum score of 6.5 is necessary for the IELTS-exam. An internship and/or work experience is not required.

For whom is the study course suitable?

The study course Business Administration with In-formatics is perfect for anyone who regards them-selves as an internationally active team player in business and who would like to develop solutions in the field of applied informatics. The course combines a broad and comprehensive education in business administration with information technology. A focus is set on modern business enterprise tools such as SAP and e-commerce. Students from more than 60 countries, taught by international lecturers, already learn the characteristics of intercultural cooperation during their studies.

- Higher education entrance qualification regarded as equivalent to German higher education entrance qualification (Abitur/Fachhochschulreife) or another recognised education certificate or a successfully completed examination for applicants with no higher education entrance qualifications.

- Proof of English language proficiency

Think globally, work interculturallyGlobal competition is gaining new momentum as a result of ongoing digitalisation. This poses great challenges for large corporations as well as small- and medium-sized enterprises. Therefore, there is a particular demand for specialists who are experienced in intercultural setting and are able to efficiently fuse business and IT aspects on strategic and operational levels within companies. Moreover, the World becomes even more data-driven and the recent COVID-19 crisis became a catalyst to a broader digitalisation. even in the most conven-tional industries. The programme features a rigorously tailored cross-disciplinary curriculum that emerges graduates who become a versatile competitive advantage of any enterprise.

What are the roles of business informatics professionals?Business informatics professionals control, coordinate and optimise processes within an enterprise and thus ensure maximum productivity and economic efficiency. They serve as the interface between business and information technology. Having a background in business informatics provides with a firm basis for the future career in any domain and in any scope of the firm. Depending on the own ambition and interests, graduates of this programme find themselves in domains such as Finance, Software Development, Innovation Manage-ment, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Operatio-nal Management, Artificial Intelligence and Business Process Management.

The right thing for me? What are the admission requirements?

The standard period of study is seven semesters. The study course offers a solid basic education in the two core areas of business and IT. In the area of »Business Administration«, stu-dents acquire comprehensive knowledge of business admi-nistration, financial accounting, business mathematics, eco-nomics, marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation, and logistics. The second core area »Information Technology« includes modules such as enterprise resource planning, busi-ness analytics, information management systems, databa-ses and e-business. Moreover, students acquire a profound knowledge of business English as well as soft skills relevant for their professional career. A selection of business and IT electi-ves addresses the latest needs of the global labour market in the field.

The multicultural learning environment hones the ability to interact appropriately and successfully with individuals from different cultural groups.

All lectures are exclusively taught in English. This allows stu-dents to improve their language level to international stan-dards and later communicate successfully in companies around the world without difficulties.

A team of international professors and lecturers teach in cooperation with the Swiss German University (SGU) in Jakarta. Students have the opportunity to obtain a double degree at the SGU in Indonesia.

Furthermore, a cooperation with the New York Institute of Technology (locations Manhattan and Long Island) offers the opportunity to take summer courses or a semester abroad at the school of management.

How is the course structured?

Structure of Study

Sem. Modules

1

International English Communication and Self-Management, Business Administration I, Financial Accounting, Business Mathematics, Management Information Systems, IT-Intro-duction

2

Communication in Global Business, Business Administration II, Cost Accounting, Microeco-nomics, Problem Solving Using Spreadsheet Software, Databases

3 Competence in Business Activities, Corporate Finance, Business-to-Consumer Marketing, Macroeconomics, Entrepreneurship and Inno-vation, Enterprise Resource Planning I

4 English for Academic Purposes, Business-to-Business Marketing, Logistics,Business Law, E-Business/Web-Development, Enterprise Resource Planning II

5 Advanced English Language and Academic Competence, Controlling and Auditing, Interna-tional Management, Business Elective I and II, IT Elective I

6 Advanced Competence in Academic Writing and Presenting, Business Elective III, IV and V, IT Elective II and IV

7 Business Elective VI and VII, IT Elective V, Final Thesis + Colloquium All modules/sub-

jects and more de-tails see the Web-site of the study course: www.fh-swf.de/cms/bba

Electives BA Focus: MarketsMarketing Research, Marketing Communications etc.

Electives BA Focus: ResourcesAdvanced Corporate Finance, Human Resources etc.

Electives BA Focus: General BusinessInternational Financial Markets, Entrepreneurial Finance, Foreign Trade etc.

Electives IT Focus: Development

Electives IT Focus: SAP/ERP

Electives IT Focus: eBusiness

Electives IT Focus: Analytics

Electives IT Focus: Process Management