Business Administration/Service Management

Degree programme

A career in the services industry, one of the largest sectors of the European economy, guarantees excellent professional prospects. In Berlin, services make up almost a third of economic activity. The cooperative studies Bachelor’s degree programme Business Administration/Services Management provides a sought-after qualification for employment in an internationally growing field.

Following a balanced approach integrating both theory and practice, students are prepared to assume a demanding management role in a service company. The thorough grounding in Business Administration, practical skills (in Finance and Accounting, HR and Organization, Marketing and Quality and if required, Health Management) and the range of design, service manage- ment and evaluation skills taught by this programme equips its graduates for senior specialist and management positions in an international context. The teaching of selected aspects of the course in English, extra language teaching and the opportunity to study abroad provide the best-possible preparation for the requirements of the global economy.

Professional field

The Bachelor’s degree programme Business Administration/Service Man- agement prepares its students for a range of tasks in the international service industry. Graduates often work in Marketing and Sales, Controlling, Account- ing, HR, Project Management and Service Operations Management. Those of our graduates seeking to work in the manufacturing sector are well qualified for a material role in support services. The elective »Health Management« opens doors to a management position in the healthcare sector.

Degree structure

Whilst the foundation stage of this programme provides a solid training in the principles and methodology of the service sector, the specialist stage (the fifth and sixth semesters) prepares students for the specific demands of their future employment. Depending on demand, students can also select specific electives tailored to their later career path. The elective »Health Management« prepares students for the specific demands of a role in the healthcare sector.

Study and internships abroad can be completed in the fifth theory semester and during the practical phases.