Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin Berlin School of Economics and Law Department of Business and Economics Bachelor Entrepreneurship and Corporate Succession Part-time accredited by
Entrepreneurship and Corporate Succession Berlin School of Economics and Law (BSEL) You have a business idea with future prospects and you are intended to realize it? You are going to take over one of about 100 000 businesses that are to be succeeded every year in Germany? You are employed right now but for your professional future you imagine being an entrepreneur? If that s the case Berlin School of Economics and Law is the right place to be! Here you will get all professional and methodical knowledge you need for setting up a company. The Berlin School of Economics and Law (BSEL) is one of the largest Universities of Applied Sciences in the city. It has an academic staff of about 200 professors and approxi mately 840 lecturers, plus nearly 280 research and admini strative personnel, committed to realising about 50 study programmes. The BSEL portfolio provides a wide range of professional qualifications. The University forms an academic centre specialised in business and administration skills for the public and private sector, as well as public security, the law and engineering. The majority of programmes lead to a Bachelor or Master degree, have been quality controlled and bear the seal of the Accreditation Council. For your start-up the Bachelor s study programme Entrepreneurship and Corporate Succession will prepare you with an assortment of practicable methods. Furthermore graduates receive an international Bachelor s degree that allows also application to postgraduate study programmes. As an evening study programme participant (part-time) you will have time for both, on-the-job training and theoretical studying at the university. The BSEL offers a pleasant, modern atmosphere that is ideal for studying. The programmes comprise small class courses where each student has a chance to interact with the faculty and their peers. The campus offers well equipped seminar and lecture rooms, an extensive library and several fully equipped computer rooms. With numerous networking activities, excellent corporate contacts and a close relationship with more than 150 partner universities worldwide, we guarantee that student life is enhanced by applied expertise and an international approach. sponsored by Students of this study programme especially benefit from the programme s board. 2 Berlin School of Economics and Law Entrepreneurship and Corporate Succession 3
Content and structure The bachelor s study programme has a First and a Second Section. The First Section takes four semesters and provides you with theoretical basics. It covers studies in entrepreneurship, general business and economics, business accounting and business law as well as social sciences, statistics and business mathematics. Of course important key skills (English, communication, self management) will be trained and professionalized. Within the Second Section you choose one of the two specialisations»start-up«or»corporate succession«and you will be introduced to the challenges of entrepreneurship. The practice-oriented Second Section includes day-to-day business methods within the courses and creating real business plans. During the sixth semester you will write your bachelor thesis. You will discuss questions concerning strategic management, finance, marketing or entrepreneurship. You will finish your studying by creating a specific business plan or business model that is related to your personal start-up. This way you are well prepared to become an entrepreneur and start into self-employment. 4 Berlin School of Economics and Law Entrepreneurship and Corporate Succession 5
Important information Admission and application Type of study programme Part-time (evening classes) Duration of study programme 8 semesters of evening classes Semester begins 1 October (winter semester) Programme structure The Bachelor s study programme has a First and a Second Section. The Second Section includes a comprehensive project monitoring. Languages of instruction German and English Qualification After successfully completing the study programme, the student is awarded the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) by the Berlin School of Economics and Law. This first job-qualification degree is worth a total of 180 ECTS credit points and is internationally recognized. Corresponding to their qualification students also have the possibility to gain the academic degree of Master of Arts (M. A.), e. g. at the BSEL, by then going on to pass a Master s study programme which lasts three semesters. Conditions of admission General university entrance certificate (Allgemeine Hochschulreife) or specialised university entrance certificate (Fachhochschulreife) (or alternatively, a subjectrelated entitlement to study in accordance with 11 Berlin Higher Education Act BerlHG) Foreign applicants: German language examination for university admission Admission procedure Selection is based on certain requirements. You are kindly asked to have a look at www.hwr-berlin.de. Application You can find details on the application process deadlines supporting documents required at www.hwr-berlin.de Fee There are no tuition fees on this programme as it is funded through public grants. Students are required to pay a semester fee. The semester fee includes a contribution to the Studentenwerk Berlin, the student representative body as well as the enrolment and administration fee. Details: www.hwr-berlin.de 6 Berlin School of Economics and Law Entrepreneurship and Corporate Succession 7
Contact Central student advisory Telephone: +49 (0)30 30877-1254 und -2520 E-mail: studienberatung@hwr-berlin.de Study office 1 Telephone: +49 (0)30 30877-1221 E-mail: christian.pape@hwr-berlin.de Academic director Prof. Dr. Birgit Felden Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin Berlin School of Economics and Law Department of Business and Economics Badensche Straße 52, building B 10825 Berlin Germany www.hwr-berlin.de Location: www.hwr-berlin.de/campus 04/2015 8 Berlin School of Economics and Law