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Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
Your parents used to hire films from the video shop; you use Netflix and Disney+. Your grandparents used to drive to a specialist TV shop; you order your PlayStation from Amazon. Writing letters? Weāve got social media!
Digital business models have turned students into billionaires. And why shouldnāt you be the next one? With the Digital Business and Entrepreneurship competence profile, youāll acquire the skills you need to turn an idea into your own business ā or to help companies expand their customer base digitally and make new products a success.
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An overview of the course content
At Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, youāll study in a practical, networked environment with close links to the regional and international start-up scene. To begin with, youāll learn the traditional fundamentals of Business Administration ā management, accounting, finance, law, cost accounting and statistics ā and combine them with key topics for the future. Sustainable business practices run through every semester, equipping you to make responsible decisions. As part of your skills development, youāll delve into digital value chains early on, develop new business ideas and learn how to successfully lead products, teams and companies. In doing so, youāll work on real-world projects and prepare yourself specifically for your future career. The Practical Transfer Project connects you directly with companies ā here youāll tackle real-world tasks, present your findings and build a professional network.
Fundamentals of Sustainability Management
Fundamentals of Management
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Business Law I
Business Mathematics
Key Academic Skills
Sustainable Resource Management
Value Chain Management
Profit and Loss Account
Business Law II
Mathematics: Business Statistics
Business English
Strategic Sustainability Management
Human Resources and Organisation
Investment and Finance
Business Law III
Project Management
Competence Profile Module: Digital Business and Entrepreneurship:
- Digital Business Development
- Start-up Management
Operational Sustainability Management
Specialisation module for the following fields of study:
- Human Resource and Marketing Management: Marketing Management
- Finance, Accounting, Controlling and Taxation: Finance and Accounting
Competence module in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship:
- Business Succession
- Business Management
Competency Development
Practical Application Project
General Studies I: Languages, Soft Skills and More
Sustainability Reporting and Monitoring
Specialisation module within the degree programme:
- Human Resource and Marketing Management: Human Resource Management
- Finance, Accounting, Controlling and Taxation: Controlling and Taxation
Competence Profile Module in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship:
- Innovation Management
Continuation of the Practical Application Project
General Studies II: Languages, Soft Skills and More
Work
Placement: Independent scientific and practical work within a company
Duration: 12 weeks
Reflection module
Bachelorās
thesis: Final, independent academic thesis
Duration: 12 weeks
Business Administration in Mittweida
In summary ā Business Administration in Mittweida
Full-time Bachelorās degree programme in Business Administration
(180 Credits)
Graduates of the Business Administration programme at Mittweida work, for example, as self-employed consultants or auditors, as business development and change managers or sustainability specialists, as well as in roles within finance and accounting, management accounting, human resources and marketing. Of course, you can deepen your knowledge on the Masterās programme in Mittweida. You can either specialise in Business Administration or opt for Industrial Management to pursue a profile in industrial engineering.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a general university entrance qualification, a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, a subject-specific university entrance qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants who have completed vocational training and have at least three yearsā professional experience may also be admitted following a consultation and a successful entrance examination.
Language skills:
Anyone who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must demonstrate German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of this can be provided, for example, by passing the āGerman as a Foreign Languageā (TestDaF) test at the Mittweida University Preparatory College with an average score of TDN 3 in all four sections, or by presenting an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register online via the HSMW application portal. Once you have submitted all your documents, you can enrol. Once you have enrolled, your place at Mittweida is secured. For international applicants, the application deadline is 15 May, to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Weāve got you covered! Excellent study conditions, modern facilities and affordable rent allow you to focus fully on your studies. Tutorials are on hand to help with academic queries, the SAXEED start-up network supports you on your journey to developing your own business idea, and the Social Support Service offers assistance with specific life situations, such as childcare or caring for relatives. The campus also has plenty to offer: two music festivals a year, an active esports team and a vibrant student community. Discover just how diverse life in Mittweida is ā at the Open Day or the Night of Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Itās not so much a question of ābetterā as it is one of focus: whilst Business Administration at large universities is often very abstract and theory-heavy, the Business Administration programme at Mittweida is consistently practice-oriented. Youāll benefit from small seminar groups and close links with the business world, which makes it much easier to find a job after graduation.
A solid grounding in school English is more than enough to follow the lectures and specialist literature without any difficulty. As many technical terms in business are international anyway, youāll naturally become more comfortable with business English during your studies without needing to be a language expert beforehand.
The course is certainly demanding, particularly in quantitative subjects such as statistics or accounting, but the strong practical focus at Mittweida makes the material accessible and easy to understand. As the theory is usually applied directly to practical case studies, the subject matter is far less dry than at large universities and, with a bit of hard work, is well within everyoneās reach.
Whilst the core modules are the same for all students, to ensure a solid foundation, the specialisations in the second half of the degree programme focus on very specific areas. Depending on your choice, you will either delve deeply into creative strategies, complex numerical worlds or organisational management processes, ensuring that your degree takes on a completely individual profile.
You usually choose your specialisation after the third semester, once you have a firm grasp of the fundamentals of economics. This gives you plenty of time during your first year to work out, without any pressure, whether your strengths lie more in marketing, human resources, management accounting or logistics.
