Online Bachelor in Business Administration and Management - Banking

The Online Bachelor in Business Administration and Management with a specialization in Banking prepares aspiring professionals and qualified banking clerks for leadership roles within the credit and financial services sectors. Designed for ambitious individuals seeking to advance their careers into mid-level and executive management, this degree provides rigorous business acumen coupled with specialized financial sector expertise. Participants develop the strategic decision-making capabilities required to navigate evolving regulatory environments and institutional challenges in modern banking.

The curriculum combines foundational business disciplines, such as corporate management, accounting, corporate finance, taxation, marketing, economics, business law, and statistics, with dedicated banking coursework. Advanced modules focus on deposit, securities, and lending business, digital banking and IT architectures, as well as banking law, auditing, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the study plan covers the theoretical foundations required for executive qualification under the German Banking Act (KWG), culminating in practical case projects and a final bachelor thesis.

Delivered completely online through a modern virtual campus, the program offers maximum flexibility for working professionals without mandatory on-campus attendance. Lectures are recorded as on-demand video courses, enabling self-paced study alongside ongoing employment, complemented by flexible online examinations and optional on-site seminars in Constance. Students also receive free access to FCH BankFlix, the streaming portal for banks and savings banks, which offers multimedia content on topics such as compliance, banking law, and banking operations.

Applicants require a general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, a Fachhochschulreife, or an advanced vocational credential such as completed continuing professional education of at least 400 hours. Qualified professionals without an Abitur can also gain admission through an entrance examination or probationary study under the Baden-Württemberg Higher Education Act. Prospective students can complete their enrollment application online at any time to begin their studies.