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Bachelor ofBusinessAdministrationFinancialManager(BBA.FM.Eng.)
180 ECTS credits. Language: English.
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Management - Distance Learning – 100% Online
Your Strategic Investment. Your Financial Leadership.
You’re already an accomplished professional in finance and management. Now it’s time to elevate your career trajectory with our BBA in Finance & Accounting – a globally recognized, online program designed for ambitious leaders like you.
Your Future in Financial Leadership Starts Here
The BBA represents the first level of advanced management education, building seamlessly on the curriculum of the BBA program. It expands your expertise into core leadership areas including Human Resources, Psychology, Time Management, Business, and most importantly, Finance. These essential fields uniquely qualify BBA graduates for entry- to mid- level management roles across both the corporate and public sectors.
Our program’s primary mission is to equip you with knowledge that translates directly into practice. Alongside financial leadership, you will also gain insights into the legal framework of social service delivery – covering the rights and obligations of service providers, employees in the social sector, users, and other stakeholders. This holistic foundation empowers you to lead responsibly and strategically.
What Sets the BBA in Finance Management Apart?
A graduate of the Finance Manager specialization acquires the skills and competencies necessary to take on high-level leadership functions, particularly in marketing and management with a strong financial emphasis.
Why Entry and Mid-level Professionals Choose This BBA
Executive-level preparation: Tailored to mid-career professionals aiming for C-suite or senior leadership positions.
Applied business knowledge: Every module connects theory to practical management and leadership in finance.
Flexibility: Study 100% online, balancing professional and personal commitments without compromise.
Global recognition: Position yourself for leadership in real estate development, investment, and management—locally and internationally.
Study flexible
Anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
On your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
USA & EU - recognised
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Study Format That Flexes to Your Lifestyle
Worldwide - Flexible E-learning
Who it’s for:
Working professionals, parents, international students, and anyone balancing study with work or family.
- Proven Success: Up to 96% MBA completion rate
- International Accreditation: Globally recognised degree standards
- Modules, on-demand lectures, and mobile-friendly
- Continue earning while you learn
- Personalized progress tracking and career services
- Self-paced: Learn whenever your career and personal life allow
Work-Integrated - Dual Studies
Who it’s for:
For those supported by employers.
- Career-embedded: Direct practice with 25,000+ partner companies (worldwide)
- Tuition covered or part-covered: Employers fund your degree
- High ROI: Earn and learn simultaneously
myCIERstudy - Hybrid
Who it’s for:
Perfect hybrid for executives valuing both online flexibility and in-person connections.
- Hybrid: Online lectures + presence
- Multiple intakes: Start throughout the year
- Flexible: Switch effortlessly between online and on-site
- Blended format: scheduled on-site presence phases (seminars, labs, workshops) plus self-paced online modules
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
BBA.FM Eng. / DE,
Language: en,de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from today, Online application, no application deadline
Study duration & extension
18, 24 and 36 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant CIEAssistAI, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 473€/month, depending on model Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is US & EU – approved, accredited & internationally renowned,
EN/DE: ACTD, AAHEA & EAEA
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Why This BBA Financial Manager is Designed for Leaders Like You
While a Bachelor’s degree sharpens specialization, the BBA is your gateway to executive responsibility. Our graduates emerge not only as financial experts but also as strategic leaders who bridge business, markets, and people.
Rooted in applied management knowledge, the curriculum ensures you master both the hard numbers and the human factors behind financial leadership. You’re not only learning how to manage finances—you’re preparing to lead teams, departments, and organizations at the highest level of business leadership.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
A Chief Financial Officer is a senior executive responsible for managing the financial strategy, planning, and long-term growth of an organization. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO oversees budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and financial reporting to ensure sustainable profitability and compliance with regulatory standards. CFOs play a crucial role in driving corporate finance strategies, optimizing capital structures, and guiding investment decisions. This position is essential for organizations seeking strong financial leadership, strategic vision, and operational excellence.
Financial Controller / Head of Controlling
A Financial Controller / Head of Controlling plays a crucial role in managing the financial health and strategic direction of an organization. This position is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and regulatory requirements. As a key business partner to senior management, the Financial Controller provides data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making, optimize resources, and drive profitability.
With strong expertise in corporate finance, performance management, and risk analysis, a Head of Controlling oversees reporting processes, implements effective internal controls, and ensures transparency in all financial operations. This leadership role is essential in aligning financial strategies with overall business objectives, making it highly attractive for professionals seeking senior careers in finance, accounting, and business management.
Risk Manager / Investment Leader
A Risk Manager and Investment Leader is a strategic finance professional responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating financial, operational, and market risks while driving profitable investment strategies. In this role, you oversee risk assessment frameworks, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and design risk-adjusted investment portfolios that maximize long-term value. By combining advanced risk management expertise with leadership in investment planning, you guide organizations toward sustainable growth, financial stability, and competitive advantage in global markets.
- Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
- Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to info@cosmopolitan-institute.com to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At Cosmopolitan Institute of Education you can start your desired study programme – without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
General admission requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree in engineering or engineering-related subjects with at least 240 ECTS
- Your degree must be from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
- You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent to the German grade “befriedigend” in your previous undergraduate degree
Alternatives to the minimum grade (60 ECTS credits)
If you have completed your bachelor’s degree with a final grade of “sufficient” or grade D equivalent to the German grade “ausreichend” (up to 4.0), you can still be admitted to a master’s or MBA programme. For this, you need:
- A bachelor's degree (final grade 3.5 - 4.0) from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university and
- Relevant academic achievements from a master's/MBA programme at a state or state-approved higher education institution/university, relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits or
- A relevant completed master's/MBA degree from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university or
- Relevant qualifications outside of academia which can be credited to you such as further education/training at GQF7 level or – for foreign qualifications such as postgraduate diplomas – equivalent to GQF7 level relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits
Tip: If you apply for recognition, we can review your relevant achievements and, where possible, credit them towards your study programme in a relevant field.
Alternative admission requirements
- with 240 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: direct access possible
- with 210 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS or provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
- with 180 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS and provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree) or provide proof of at least two years of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
English language skills
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
- TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
- IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
- Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
- Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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