Admission to the Bachelor's degree program in Management and Law at OST requires one of the following formal educational qualifications:
Vocational baccalaureate holders in business and services, type business (recommended) or type service (formerly commercial vocational baccalaureate) are entitled to study for a Bachelor's degree at the OST.
In the case of a vocational baccalaureate of a different direction as well as a Grammar School (gymnasium) baccalaureate or a specialized baccalaureate, proof (confirmation of work) of at least 12 months of work experience in an occupation related to the field of study must be submitted.
Admission in the 1st semester for the Bachelor of Science in Management and Law degree program:
With a HF degree from a recognized higher technical college in accordance with the Vocational Training Act BBG, admission in the 1st semester is possible, provided that you can also prove at least 12 months of commercial work experience (scope of employment 100%).
Direct entry into the main study program:
With the following HF degrees and at least 12 months of commercial work experience (100% employment), entry into the main study program (3rd semester) of the study program in Management and Law is possible by means of a bypass, whereby individual law modules of the basic level amounting to 24 credits must still be completed.
In the case of non-specialized HF diplomas from a recognized higher vocational school in accordance with the Vocational Training Act (BBG), proof (confirmation of work) of at least 12 months of work experience in an occupation related to the field of study must be submitted.
A shortened study program is not possible for non-specialized HF diplomas.
Further information on the eligibility for study of diplomas of higher professional schools (HF) or an appointment for an individual consultation is available on request via the study administration.
University admissions from EU countries are recognized in the same way as federal qualifications if proof of commercial work experience is provided. In addition, for prospective students with a foreign-language admission to a university of applied sciences, proof of sufficient German language skills at level C1 and English language skills at level B2 is mandatory. (English: e.g. First Certificate or Pearson Test of English Level 3.)
Graduates of other courses can be accepted if they have an equivalent academic and professional background. Equivalence is decided by the department head on a case-by-case basis. Candidates may be required to provide evidence of further academic achievements and/or professional experience in order to be admitted onto the course.
Proof of English at level B2 (e.g. Cambridge First Certificate or Pearson Test of English, Level 3).
We offer preparatory courses in these two modules for prospective students who are not yet proficient in financial accounting and/or mathematics. In order to determine whether it is advisable to attend one or both of the preparatory courses, we ask you to take the self-assessment tests before registering and to assess yourself on the basis of the sample solutions.
Registration forms and further information on the preparation courses will be sent out in May.
The OST offers preparatory courses for prospective students who do not (or no longer) have the level of competence in financial accounting and/or mathematics required by the BMS curriculum of the BM Business and Services, Business Type. In order to assess one's own knowledge, the following self-assessment tests can be taken before enrolling:
