In Germany, "Business Administration" can be studied at university or at a university of applied sciences. As part of the degree, you can choose from a range of specialisms (e. g. marketing, production, controlling). Following the degree, you receive an academic degree at diploma, bachelor or master level. If you have completed a similar higher education qualification abroad, here your find the relevant information relating to certificates assessment.

In Germany the Certified Business Economist is the highest non-academic qualification in business administration. This advanced training allows management assistants or business administrators to work in management positions. The final examinations are usually taken at the Chambers of Industry and Commerce. The qualification is equivalent to the master's qualification taken at universities.

Certified technical business economists work in a company at the interface of production, technology and commerce. The nature of the advanced training is similar to advanced training as a certified business economist. The final examinations are usually taken at the Chambers of Industry and Commerce. The qualification is equivalent to the master's qualification taken at universities.

Advanced training as Certified Business Economist under the Crafts and Trades Regulation Code was specifically developed for master craftsmen. As part of the advanced training, you learn specialist business knowledge enabling you to work in the management of skilled craft businesses or to start your own company. The qualification builds on the master craftsman training and is the highest qualification in the German trades and crafts sector. The qualification is equivalent to the master's qualification taken at universities.

A range of specialisms (e. g. sales/marketing, foreign trade) is available in the case of continuing vocational training in business administration at a trade and technical school or specialist academy for business. The continuing vocational training is completed by taking a government examination. The qualification received is State-certified Business Economist. The continuing vocational training courses and specialisms are regulated by the federal states. They may differ in each federal state. The qualification is comparable to the bachelor's qualification taken at universities (after the German Qualifications Framework (DQR)).