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Distance learning course Business Administration Basics

Practice-oriented business know-how from the basics to implementation

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This distance learning course is held in German.

Business knowledge is valuable in any position in today's corporate world. Regardless of your field of work, you should be able to optimize your daily activities economically and make decisions that increase profits. This distance learning course teaches the most important business administration skills in an easy-to-understand and practical way for your day-to-day work. Our modern learning concept consisting of varied modules, learning controls and practical tasks enables you to acquire practical business know-how in a flexible, self-directed and location-independent manner. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of attendance as recognition of your achievement.

The distance learning course "Business Administration Basics" has been tested and approved by the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7383521.

Technical management

Prof. Dr. Sven Fischbach has designed this distance learning course for you. It teaches you everything you need to know to think and act successfully in business management in a compact and practical way.

Module

Fundamentals of business administration

Author: Prof. Dr. Helmut Geyer

Fundamentals of business administration.
The target system of companies: from profit maximization to shareholder value.
Choice of legal form, location decisions and company connections.
Corporate governance and management process.
Fundamentals of accounting.

Module

Investment and financing

Author: Prof. Dr. Helmut Geyer

Plan and evaluate investments.
Investment stumbling blocks.
Investment analysis: the asset structure.
Types of financing and financial planning.
Financial analysis: the capital structure.
Liquidity analysis: connection between investment and financing.

Module

Strategy and corporate planning

Author: Prof. Dr. Andreas Klein

The nature of strategic controlling.
Phase I: Target formation.
Phase II: Strategic analysis and forecast.
Phase III: Strategy formulation.
Phase IV: Strategy implementation.

Module

Cost and activity accounting

Author: Prof. Dr. Sven Fischbach

Basics of KLR, definition of cost concepts.
Cost accounting subsystems.
Full and partial cost accounting.
Flexible standard costing.
Multi-level contribution margin accounting.
Life cycle costing, activity-based costing.

Module

Bookkeeping in the accounting system

Authors: Dr. Peter Klocke , Danuta Ratasiewicz

Subject of the accounting.
Accounting routine, business transactions, document organization.
Accounting tasks.
Legal basis of accounting.
Types of profit determination, obligation to keep double-entry accounts.
Principles of proper accounting (GoB).
Bookkeeping as the basis of business accounting.

Module

Annual financial statements and analysis

Author: Dr. Bärbel Schmidt

Fundamentals of corporate taxation.
Fundamentals of balance sheet, earnings and financial analysis.
Preparation of the annual financial statements.
Balance sheet policy.
Scope for assessment, voting rights, factual arrangements.

Module

Controlling

Author: Manfred Grotheer

Controlling and management by objectives.
Task and role of controllers.
Integrated controlling: from mission statement to cost center.
Control variables for improving the company's results.
Center concepts.

Module

Marketing

Author: Cordula Nussbaum

Basics of marketing.
Situation analysis.
Marketing goals and strategy.
Creation of the operational marketing plan and determination of the marketing mix.
Monitoring the success of marketing.

Module

Personnel management and leadership

Author: Heike Höf-Bausenwein

Fundamentals of modern personnel management.
Personnel planning and recruitment.
Personnel support and development.
Social welfare: Maternity protection, parental leave, severely disabled regulations.
Employment law: from recruitment to dismissal.
Works constitution: where the works council has a say.
Employee management: basics and styles.

Module

Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Author: Horst Lautenschläger

Changing processes in logistical action chains.
Division of responsibility for transportation and customs.
Application of law in global business transactions.
Instruments and methods for organizational development.
Operational in- and outsourcing without unnecessary burdens.
Supply chain management with sustainable efficiency gains.

Online seminars

Deepen your knowledge with our experts

training training: Consolidation of the "Strategy and corporate planning" module
training training: Consolidation of the module "Cost and activity accounting"

Additional content

Benefit from additional content

E-Learning: Basic knowledge of business administration
Small encyclopedia of business administration (digital)
Specialist database: Haufe Controlling Office (free for 6 months)

E-test

You can complete the distance learning course with an e-exam. The prerequisite for this is that you have fully completed the contents of the "Business Administration Basics" distance learning course. If you book the correspondence course and the e-exam at the same time, you will receive a discount of over 30% on the e-exam. Further information can be found in the "Business Administration Basics Distance Learning Course with Certificate".

Note on your personal learning environment

In your personal online learning environment , all learning content will be available to you online from the start of the distance learning course. At the same time, you will also find useful work aids, interactive learning checks, additional products for your course and the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants. The materials are updated regularly and are available to you without restriction for 12 months. We will be happy to provide you with a free 6-month extension if required.

If you click on "Start free demo" above the start dates on this page, you will get a first insight into our learning environment.

Your benefit

You will gain an overview of the most important business management basics and learn to understand, recognize and correctly approach business management fields of action.
They understand business interrelationships, dependencies and key figures and can make business decisions with confidence.
They recognize what it takes for a company to be successful.
You will receive a certificate of attendance as proof of your newly acquired knowledge.
Our flexible concept allows you to learn independently of location and in a self-directed manner. Interactive learning units, varied practical tasks and learning checks support you and guarantee your learning success.

Author:inside

Prof. Dr. Sven Fischbach

Prof. Dr. Helmut Geyer

Manfred Grotheer

Prof. Dr. Andreas Klein

Horst Lautenschläger

Danuta Ratasiewicz

Dr. Bärbel Schmidt

Procedure

You will receive helpful learning tips via your online learning environment as soon as you book. You have access to all learning content at the start of the distance learning course. Seven days later, you will receive all learning units in printed form.

Recommended for

Specialists and managers from all areas of the company who have no business training and would like to acquire basic commercial knowledge or a better understanding of business contexts. Newcomers and career changers, non-business people and non-business economists as well as anyone interested in building up a solid foundation of business knowledge or deepening existing business know-how.

Distance learning with Haufe Akademie :
Flexible further education – when and where you want!

Haufe Akademie 's distance learning courses offer you maximum flexibility for your professional development. They include self-study phases with modern e-learning elements and thus guarantee your learning success.

Distance learning with Haufe Akademie :
Flexible further education – when and where you want!

Flexible: You learn independently of time and place

Practice-oriented: Comprehensive knowledge, prepared for you with practical relevance

Up to date: The content in your personal online learning environment is updated on an ongoing basis.

Success confirmed: A certificate of attendance and a badge confirm your participation and the high quality of the course content

Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.

Learning community

In our learning community LUX, you can exchange ideas with other participants and share professional experiences. Network with people from all over Germany, form learning groups, help others with your own knowledge or, conversely, benefit from the knowledge of other participants. It's easier to learn together!

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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Attendees comments

"My core skills were strengthened and my knowledge deepened. It was very good that I was able to set my own learning pace."

Jasmin Dieringer

Authorized signatory, Stadtholding Landau in der Pfalz

"The individual topics were backed up very well with practical examples, which led to a better understanding. Overall, the course makes my day-to-day work easier, as I now have a better understanding of technical contexts."

Jana Paukstat

IMS Kommunikationstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Leipzig

"Very good learning format! I quickly and easily gained an insight into the basics. The documents are clear and easy to understand. There was always someone to talk to if I had any questions."

Valerie Smeelen

medi GmbH & Co. KG, Bayreuth

Seminar evaluation for "Distance learning course in business administration basics"

4.1 from 5

with 25 ratings

training content:

3.9

Content comprehensibility:

4.2

Practical relevance:

3.5

Digital learning for individuals

Booking number
30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT

Details

approx. 90 hours

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Distance learning course in business administration basics with certificate

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Start dates and details

01.06.2025

Details

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.07.2025

Details

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.08.2025

Details

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.09.2025

Details

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.10.2025

Details

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.11.2025

Details

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.12.2025

Details

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.02.2026

Details

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.03.2026

Details

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

Sufficient places are still free.

Don't wait too long to book.

Fully booked.

Training is guaranteed to take place

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

Booking number: 30308

€ 1.890,- plus VAT.

€ 2,249.10 incl. VAT.

Details

approx. 90 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 630.00 plus VAT.
€ 749.70 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

Learn the basics of business administration in the distance learning course

Business administration knowledge is essential for executives, managers, and company leaders in all industries. However, those in the midst of their professional lives generally have little time or leisure to take up a full business administration degree program "on the side." And you don't have to. With the distance learning course in business administration from Haufe Akademie You'll learn all the important business administration fundamentals in ten learning units. The best part: The course was designed to a high didactic and academic standard and certified by the Ernst Abbe University of Jena.

Determine your own learning pace and learn from any location in the distance learning business administration course

The great advantage of our Business Administration Basics distance learning course is that you do not have to attend any face-to-face seminars, instead the knowledge is taught online. You can set the start date of the seminar yourself and acquire the content of the learning units independently. In this way, the distance learning course can be optimally adapted to your working rhythm. Another advantage is that you can access the learning content, exercises and training sessions for two years. This means that you are very flexible in how you organize your learning and at what intervals you learn.

Regardless of the pace you choose, the knowledge imparted is up-to-date and has a high practical relevance. You can then apply and implement what you have learned directly in your company. Learn now in the Business Administration Basics distance learning course - practical, location-independent, flexible!

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