Business Administration Specialist (IHK)

Your professional development with prospects

The continuing education program to become a Certified Business Economist (IHK) prepares you for responsible tasks in middle management. You will learn to manage business processes, lead projects, and successfully manage teams—in a practical, flexible, and multilingual environment.

Key data at a glance

  • Locations: Nuremberg / Ansbach / Essen
  • Course start date: March 30, 2026
  • Duration: 10 months – 720 teaching hours
  • Course times: Monday – Thursday (25 hours/week, in-person classes and online participation)
  • Target group: People who have completed their education or have several years of professional experience & at least B1 language level
  • Funding: Meister-BAföG up to 90% + options for covering course costs

Who is this training suitable for?

The continuing education program is aimed at people who want to expand their commercial or organizational knowledge—even if it has been a long time since they completed their training.
It is ideal for anyone who wants to take on leadership responsibilities or qualify for the next step in their career in the business world.

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What you can expect

What you will learn with us

Business-related qualifications

  • Economics / Business Administration
  • Accounting and Controlling
  • Law and taxes
  • corporate governance

Technical and action-specific qualifications

  • Production planning and control
  • Materials management and logistics
  • Quality and environmental management
  • Communication and teamwork skills
Your advantages with HBA
  • Multilingual instruction (Arabic, Persian, English, German)
  • Qualified, experienced lecturers
  • hybrid teaching
  • Intensive learning support and coaching
  • State-recognized bachelor’s degree (DQR 6)
  • AZAV-certified educational institution

Applying made easy

  • Contact us by email or phone

  • Submit your application documents

    (Curriculum vitae, language skills)

  • We invite you to a consultation

  • Once you have successfully registered, you can start right away!

preparatory course

The optional preliminary course allows you to refresh your basic business knowledge and learn efficient learning methods.
In just 20 days, you can prepare yourself specifically for the advanced training course—ideal for anyone who wants to return to work after a long break or refresh their knowledge.

Your degree & career prospects

With the IHK qualification as a Certified Business Economist, you qualify at bachelor’s level (DQR 6).
You will acquire sought-after knowledge for management positions in industry, trade, and the service sector, significantly improving your career prospects.

Financial support

The Aufstiegs-BAföG (upgrading training assistance) can cover up to 90% of the course costs.
In addition, several federal states support further training with additional funding programs. Details on specific funding are only available in individual consultations.

Your future with HBA

Benefit from practical training, individual support, and modern learning methods.
Take an active role in shaping your professional future and become part of our learning community.

admission requirements

Completed vocational training + 1–3 years of relevant professional experience
or
4 years of relevant professional experience

Examples:

  • 3 years of commercial training + 1 year of practical experience
  • 2 years of vocational training + 2 years of practical experience
  • 4 years of relevant professional experience without training

Your future with the HBA

Benefit from practical training, individual support, and modern learning methods. Take an active role in shaping your professional future and become part of our learning community.

THE PROVIDER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN GERMANY:
WIRTSCHAFTSFACHWIRT IHK

HBA – Your partner for successful continuing education in Germany!

Secure your place in our exclusive training courses now and benefit from practical training, experienced lecturers, and excellent career prospects!

HBA is your key to success!

Contact us today and start your continuing education with HBA!