
The Bachelor of Arts in Marketing is a 100% online distance learning program designed to equip students with the skills to understand and optimize business services and processes from a customer perspective. This program goes beyond intuition, teaching conceptual methods to align a company consistently with market demands. Students will develop abilities ranging from market analysis and potential assessment to configuring marketing instruments and controlling marketing efforts. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for diverse career paths in marketing, advertising, sales, PR, market research, and product management across various industries, and will have a strong foundation for further master's studies.
The program consists of 180 ECTS credits, covering core marketing concepts, business administration, and management skills. Students will also choose two specialization areas.
A Bachelor's degree in Marketing opens doors to numerous career opportunities across various industries. Graduates will be equipped to take on roles that require a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
Recommended knowledge includes basic mathematics and statistics, and English language skills at GER-B2 level. For the 'Leadership' specialization, GER-C1 English skills are recommended. All foreign applicants must provide proof of German language proficiency.
Students can try the program for 4 weeks risk-free. Financial aid options like BAföG might be available. The stated tuition amounts are the total program cost divided by the duration to get an annual equivalent (for 36-month Sprint: €12,600 + €960 exam fee = €13,560 total; /3 years = €4,520/year; adjusted to €4200/year to include waiver with discount). The displayed 'per month' rates are for the duration of the program, not necessarily for a single academic year.
The AKAD University is the first state-recognized distance learning university with official ZFU (Staatliche Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht) approval. The program is state-recognized and accredited, carrying the AR-Siegel and certified by ZFU (ZFU number 175018).
Tuition fees vary by study model: €350/month for 36 months (€12,600 total), €290/month for 48 months (€13,920 total), or €199/month for 72 months (€14,328 total). An additional €960 exam fee applies to all models, but a discount of €2,333 is available for enrollments by May 31st using code CHANCE26, which also waives the exam fee.
The program offers flexible durations: the 'Sprint' model takes 36 months, the 'Standard' model takes 48 months, and the 'Stretch' model takes 72 months.
International applicants need a recognized higher education entrance qualification and proof of sufficient German language proficiency (DSH-2, C1 GER, or TestDaF-Niveau 4). A probationary study period can also serve as language proof.
The program requires proof of sufficient German language proficiency, indicating it is primarily taught in German.
Graduates can pursue roles such as Marketing Manager, Advertising Specialist, Sales Professional, Public Relations Specialist, Market Researcher, Product Manager, Customer-Relationship-Manager, and Digital Marketing Specialist.
Applications are primarily online, and you need to submit proof of your higher education entrance qualification and German language proficiency. The deadline for the CHANCE26 discount is May 31st; otherwise, program starts are flexible as it's a distance learning program.