Introduction to Business Administration | SRH Distance Learning University

AT A GLANCE

The contents of your certificate course

You will be introduced to the core concepts of management, covering essential definitions and fundamental theories. You'll then develop your knowledge by exploring different areas of management, including strategic analysis, organisational structure, human resources, production management, marketing, sales and finance. This will give you a well-rounded understanding of the key functions of management, providing a strong foundation for your future studies. You'll learn and deepen your understanding through written materials.

Degree: University Certificate in Introduction to Business Administration
Examination: Student Paper (20 pages)
Credit points: 6 ECTS
Learning duration: approx. 150 hours (incl. self-study and exam)
Regular certificate duration: 3 months
Access from date of purchase: 3 months + 15 months free support period
Certificate start: on the first day of each month
Certificate fee: EUR 840
Certification: submitted for state approval in accordance with the German Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG)

After active participation, you will receive an official certificate of attendance.
Participants who optionally complete the certificate with a successful exam performance receive 6 ECTS credits and a certificate of completion for the university certificate.

Your content

Business administration as management
Overview on the management cycle
Macro environment: political and legal framework
Macro environment: economic conditions
Macro environment: sociocultural framework
Macro environment: technological framework
Micro environment
Leading a company: goals, strategies, and leadership
Corporate governance and business goals
Strategic analysis and strategic planning
Organization
Human Resource Management
Control processes: service creation and exploitation
Overview on the operational service creation process
Material management, procurement, and logistics

Your advantages

Gain a broad understanding of business, including the management cycle and different functional areas, preparing you for a wide range of business decisions.
Develop practical skills by applying business methods to real-world problems, enabling you to plan and execute business tasks efficiently.
Improve your professionalism and communication skills by learning how to manage work assignments with confidence, deal with feedback and collaborate effectively.

YOUR OUTLOOK

How to achieve your goals

Market changes, competitive pressures and operational challenges: complexity is a constant feature of business. The role of effective business management is to identify these challenges, distinguish between risks and opportunities, and integrate them into the organisation's strategic, operational and financial planning. Skilled business economists are in demand in all departments, including operations, finance, human resources and strategy, as well as in leadership positions in organisations of all sizes and industries.

YOUR PARTICIPATION

You meet these requirements

Do you want to shape the future of your organisation by identifying the key business drivers and operational strategies that will lead to success? Do you want to lead change and develop strategies that ensure your organisation is equipped to meet challenges and capitalise on opportunities? Then this certificate course will provide you with the essential business management skills to excel in organisations of all sizes - a qualification that will make you a sought-after professional across industries, functions and sectors, in both the private and public sectors.

YOUR CREDITS

Recognition for a later course of study

Academic and non-academic achievements can be credited/recognised upon request. You can have successfully completed modules of the certificate course recognised in the degree programmes of the SRH Fernhochschule if there is a corresponding match in content. Please contact your student advisor for more information.

This certificate offers a comprehensive introduction to business management, providing key management theories alongside essential tools to help you get acquainted with areas like strategy, finance, human resources, production, marketing, and sales.

Prof. Dr. Marie-Louise Glas, Professor of Marketing

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