Technical Business Administrator (IHK)

Your continuing education at the interface between technology and business

The continuing education program to become a Technical Business Administrator (IHK) qualifies you for management positions in industry and skilled trades. You will combine technical understanding with business management expertise and take on planning, organizational, and management tasks—in a practical, modern, and eligible manner.

Key data at a glance

  • Locations: Nuremberg / Ansbach / Essen
  • Course start date: March 30, 2026
  • Duration: 12 months – 920 teaching hours
  • Course times: Monday – Thursday (25 hours/week, virtual option available)
  • Target group: Working professionals with technical or vocational training – minimum language level B1
  • Funding: Meister-BAföG up to 75% + possible coverage of course costs

Who is this training suitable for?

This continuing education program is aimed at professionals from industry, trade, and technology who wish to qualify for commercial and technical management positions.
Career changers with professional experience can also use the Technical Business Administrator qualification as the next step in their career.

Your advantages with HBA

  • Multilingual instruction (Arabic, Persian, English, German)
  • Practical lecturers from industry and business
  • online teaching
  • Individual exam preparation and learning support
  • State-recognized bachelor’s degree (DQR 6)
  • AZAV-certified educational institution

What you will learn with us

Business-related qualifications
  • Economics and business administration
  • Accounting & Controlling
  • Law and taxes
  • corporate governance
Technical qualifications
  • Fundamentals of Natural Sciences
  • Materials technology & manufacturing technology
  • Technical communication
Action-specific qualifications
  • Logistics & Materials Management
  • Quality and environmental management
  • Leadership & Collaboration
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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!

Preliminary course – Get ready for your business administration degree

The optional preparatory course helps you refresh your basic knowledge of economics, mathematics, and communication.
In just 20 days, you will prepare yourself specifically for your studies and learn efficient learning methods.
Ideal for anyone who wants to return to work after a long break or improve their technical language skills (German/English).

Conclusion and outlook

After successfully passing the exam, you will receive the IHK certificate “Technical Specialist (IHK)” – recognized throughout Europe at bachelor’s level (DQR 6).
This opens up a wide range of career opportunities in production, quality assurance, logistics, and business management.

Financial support

With the Aufstiegs-BAföG, up to 75% of continuing education costs are covered by the state—regardless of age or income.
In addition, many federal states offer additional subsidies such as the Meisterbonus, QualiScheck, or Weiterbildungsbonus.

Your future with HBA

With a degree in Technical Management (IHK), you can combine technology and management.
You will take on responsibility, lead teams, and design processes—in industry, production, or skilled trades.

admission requirements

  • Completed technical or vocational training + 1–3 years of professional experience

  • At least 4 years of professional experience in the technical field

Possible even without a formal degree if sufficient practical experience is available.

THE PROVIDER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN GERMANY:
TECHNICAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR IHK

HBA – Your partner for successful continuing education in Germany!

Secure your place in our exclusive continuing education programs now and benefit from practical training, experienced instructors, and excellent career prospects! Whether you want to advance your career, explore a new industry, or expand your qualifications, HBA is your key to success!

Contact us today and start your continuing education with HBA!
Visit our website and register now!