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Business Administration

Specialization: General Business Administration

Application

BS - 180 ECTS

ISCED classification: 0488

Business administration is a subject about all aspects of starting and running a business. Students will also gain knowledge and understanding of personal finance, both investments and general management. The programme also leaves students very well prepared for the job market – business administration graduates are likely to be employed in management positions and influence the fortunes of businesses operating in various fields.

Five specialisations are offered and students will complete a final thesis.

Is the program for you??

  • Do you want to learn how to start and run your own business?

  • Do you want to learn about successful marketing?

  • Do you want to know how interest and loans work?

  • Do you want to learn about investment strategies?

  • Do you want to work in a management position after graduation?

What is the study about?

The programme provides a strong foundation in finance and marketing, accounting, microeconomics and management, all of which are relevant to business administration.

Specialisations

At the start of the programme, students select one of the five following specialisations.

  • General business administration

  • Finance

  • Marketing

  • Accounting

  • Leadership

Topics include:

  • Marketing

  • Mathematics

  • Financial accounting

  • Microeconomics

  • Statistics

  • IT and spreadsheets

  • Leadership

  • International trade

  • Brand management

  • Consumer behaviour

  • Communication and business

  • Macroeconomics

  • Marketing communications and research

Business administration can be taken as a 60 ECTS minor alongside a 120 ECTS major in another subject.

Business administration can be taken as a 120 ECTS major alongside a 60 ECTS minor in another subject.

See more details on school website

Degree type: Undergraduate, BS

Begins: Spring 2025

Study period: 3 years

Application period: 15. September 2025 - 1. December 2025

Mode of delivery: On site

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