
Preparation Program - Foundation Year for BSc Business Administration
Hamburg, Germany
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 May 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 11,260 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* complete program: W-Kurs, Deutsch A1, A2, English C1
Introduction
Our Business Foundations Program (Studienkolleg) leading TO KLU’s Bachelor
You want to have the best preparation for success in the world of business and management? By joining KLU’s Business Foundations Program, you’re not just getting ready; you’re officially starting your journey towards a Bachelor’s degree with us! This program is designed to bridge the difference between international and European education models, where high school often leads to four-year Bachelor’s programs.
At the end of the first year of your KLU adventure, you’ll receive the official certificate that qualifies you for admission to the Bachelor program. Moreover, you’ll also receive an official KLU certificate as an additional symbolic acknowledgment of your achievement in completing this initial step.
Integrated into KLU from Day One
From the moment you start, you’ll be part of our vibrant community. You’ll have the chance to connect with fellow students, join student societies, and take advantage of our extensive support network—all of which create a holistic experience that goes beyond academics. We’re dedicated to helping you thrive, both inside and outside the classroom, and we’re here to make sure you feel at home and ready to succeed in Germany.
A Seamless Path to Your Bachelor Degree
The Business Foundations Program at KLU is your foundational first step to the Bachelor’s journey at KLU. Upon successful completion of the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung), you’ll advance directly into your second year at KLU continuing your journey within our Bachelor’s program. The Business Foundations Program aligns seamlessly with our Bachelor’s curriculum. By joining, you’re not only preparing for your degree but actively working towards it.
A Journey To Explore Life, Career, and Growth Opportunities at KLU
Throughout the Business Foundations Program, you’ll get a firsthand experience of what it means to be a KLU student, including insights into potential career paths, and opportunities for growth at KLU. And you will also take a deep dive into living in Germany experiencing the culture, language and the life abroad. This journey doesn’t just prepare you academically; it sets you up for a successful, international career by equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to stand out in today’s globalized world.
Interested? Just contact us at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you and help you get started!
Check out our Summer Open Day, and other events to get a taste of what studying with us is like!
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Scholarships
At KLU, we’re committed to helping you achieve your academic goals with a range of scholarships:
- We offer a limited number of merit-based and need-based scholarships.
- Sports scholarships are available for athletes on German national teams and international athletes.
- We offer support to students from refugee communities in Hamburg.
- We also offer information on external scholarships on our website listed below.
Be sure to check out the specific criteria for each scholarship and see which opportunities are the best fit for you
Curriculum
- Economic Policy: Governments, Central Banks, and Trade Policy
- Key for understanding Macroeconomics and International Business Law.
- Key for understanding Macroeconomics and International Business Law.
- Foundations of Economics: The Market Mechanism
- Covers economic basics like supply and demand, crucial for Marketing and more.
- Covers economic basics like supply and demand, crucial for Marketing and more.
- Fundamentals in Mathematics
- Essential for understanding key concepts in Accounting, Statistics, and Corporate Finance.
- Essential for understanding key concepts in Accounting, Statistics, and Corporate Finance.
- Advanced Topics in Mathematics
- Provides the math skills needed for Business, Economics, and Statistics courses.
- Provides the math skills needed for Business, Economics, and Statistics courses.
- Geography I: Ecosystems and Urban Development
- Explains markets & geography, preparing for Strategy & Supply Chain topics.
- Explains markets & geography, preparing for Strategy & Supply Chain topics.
- Geography II: Disparities and Sustainable Globalization
- Focuses on sustainability, supporting Strategy, and Logistics courses.
- Focuses on sustainability, supporting Strategy, and Logistics courses.
- Building your German Skills: Ready for A2 Certification
- Supports integration and equips you for daily life and opportunities in Germany.
- Supports integration and equips you for daily life and opportunities in Germany.
- Advanced English Mastery: Ready for C1 Certification
- Essential for leading intercultural teams and thriving in global business contexts.
- Essential for leading intercultural teams and thriving in global business contexts.