European Credit Transfer System 2007 / 2008

General Information
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In the Optional Supplementary Studies students have the choice between the following areas (as a rule 2
courses of 4 hours each):
– Application of Quantitative Methods in Business Practice
– Computer-Aided Information and Communication Techniques in Business Practice
– Business Language English
– Problems of Methodology, Development, and Current Questions in Economics
– Workshop for Vocational Trainers
– Management and Decision-Making Techniques
Concept of the Bachelor Programme ‘Business Administration’
The 3.5 year undergraduate Bachelor Programme “Business Administration” is divided into a 1.5 year
Foundation Scheme and a two-year Degree Scheme including the integrated 6 month placement period
and the examination period. It leads to the degree “Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)”.
The course of studies in general offers a wide spectrum of subjects in the core disciplines Economics,
Business Administration, Social Sciences and Business Law. Besides these core subjects, graduates will
have a solid knowledge in instrumental disciplines such as Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics and
Business English. The procurement of key qualifications, including soft skills such as team-work competencies,
time management and negotiation skills takes a central role in this programme. The Foundation
Scheme will cover the basic knowledge and competencies in Economics and Business Administration.
Assessment will be made after each semester.
The individual units have assigned Credits according to the ECTS standard. An integrated placement
period (internship) is completed in the 6th semester, prior to entering the final examination phase. The
seminars and lectures are complemented by case studies and branch analyses, excursions and colloquiums
conducted by various guest lectures. The final exams (incl. Bachelor’s Thesis) will be completed in
the 7th semester.
Seminar Style of Teaching
Studies at the FHW Berlin are characterised by the so-called seminar style of instruction. This means
two things:
Lessons normally take place in groups of 40 students and, in certain cases, in smaller groups of 20.
The lesson does not take place as a lecture, in which the student simply listens passively to the
teaching, but as far as possible in the form of an ‘instructional talk’ which allows questions and
discussion and in which the student is actively integrated into the teaching.