Studying without a high school diploma at Allensbach University

Studying without a high school diploma - What at first sounds like an unattainable dream has been a reality in the state of Baden-Württemberg for some time now. Under certain conditions, people who do not have the general higher education entrance qualification or the entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences can study at a university. Read on to find out more about "Studying without a high school diploma" and your study options at Allensbach University.

Studying without a high school diploma: General information

Since the 2010/11 winter semester, master craftsmen and those with equivalent qualifications as well as other professionally qualified individuals have been able to take up a course of study that corresponds to their professional activity or training under certain conditions. From an education policy perspective, this represents an important step towards greater recognition of further vocational training qualifications (e.g. Fachkaufmann or Betriebswirt IHK) and better permeability between education systems. Anyone interested in the "Studying without a high school diploma" must have a professional qualification on the one hand and further professional training in accordance with the Baden-Württemberg State Higher Education Act (LHG) on the other. The legal basis for the "Studying without A-levels" model can be found in Section 30 (3) LHG - this explicitly mentions part-time degree courses, which are intended, among other things, to take into account the circumstances of working people. In addition, the LHG also mentions continuing education Bachelor's degree courses, which are aimed at people "who already have vocational training acquired in the secondary education sector" and want to deepen the skills and knowledge acquired in this way (see § 31 para. 2 LHG).

Admission requirements for a degree course without a subject-related commitment

A course of study without an Abitur, where there is no subject-related commitment, can be taken up by professionally qualified persons who can present one of the following educational certificates: 1) a master craftsman's examination 2) other advanced vocational training, provided it is recognized as equivalent 3) a vocational school certificate within the meaning of Section 14 of the Education Act as well as proof of a counselling interview at a university or 4) advanced vocational training equivalent to the master craftsman's examination in the learned profession in accordance with the Crafts Code, the Vocational Training Act or another public law regulation If you meet one or more of the above conditions, you can achieve your goal of "Studying without a high school diploma" - in this case you have the qualification for a university degree course that concludes with the first academic degree (Bachelor / B.A.) at our distance learning university.

Admission requirements for a degree course with a subject-specific focus

It is possible to study without an Abitur with a professional commitment if you have completed vocational training regulated by state or federal law (at least two years) and have several years of professional experience in a field that corresponds to the desired course of study. As a rule, people interested in the "Study without A-levels" model are expected to have at least three years of professional experience. Furthermore, you must provide written proof of a counseling interview at a university and pass an aptitude test. The admission requirements are always checked by the university to which the candidate has applied.

Studying without a high school diploma: Study opportunities at Allensbach University

At Allensbach University, you can obtain your first academic degree in business administration via distance learning. The majority of the course takes place online - physical attendance as at conventional universities is only required for the examinations, which can be taken at any of our examination centers. Master craftsmen, technicians and specialists can achieve their "Studying without a high school diploma" at Allensbach University without having to take an aptitude test first. It is often even possible for examination credits to be credited. All participants in the online degree course in Business Administration (BWL) choose a specialization at the beginning of their studies. The content of the specializations is geared towards the current requirements of the job market and is characterized by a strong practical focus. The following specializations are currently available:

• PR and communication management
• Business Psychology
• Digital Marketing Management
• Digital Business Management
• Fashion Management
• Start-up and innovation management
• SME and craft management
• Business taxation
• Company health management
• Construction and real estate management
• Banking

The online degree course in Business Administration is designed for 6 semesters. However, it is possible to divide your studies individually so that you can adapt your learning pace to your life circumstances at any time. At the end of your studies, you have the option of obtaining a second academic degree (Master's / M.A.) at our distance learning university. You can find more information about the Bachelor's degree course in Business Administration here.