Baubetriebswirtschaft, Baumanagement (grundständig)

The program (Studium) takes place at universities, universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen), and vocational academies (Berufsakademien). Learning locations at the university or vocational academy include lecture halls, seminar and exercise rooms, and libraries. At home, students engage in activities such as preparing for and reviewing lectures, completing assignments, and potentially participating in online courses.

This is an undergraduate degree program (grundständiges Studium). Study options are available at universities, universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen), and vocational academies (Berufsakademien). Graduates can earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. The standard duration of study is 3-4 years. The undergraduate program in Construction Business Management, Construction Management provides fundamental scientific and practical knowledge in commercial and technical construction planning, as well as in construction contract processing. This program is also available as a dual study program (duales Studium) and a distance learning program (Fernstudiengang). Possible undergraduate programs include Construction Project Management, Business Administration (Construction and Real Estate), Building Products and Processes, Business Administration (Construction Operations Management), and European Construction Management. Admission requirements for universities and equivalent higher education institutions include the general or, if applicable, subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulreife). For universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen) and vocational academies (Berufsakademien), at least the university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) is required. Additionally, passing an entrance examination may be necessary in some cases.

The standard duration of study is 6-8 semesters. The average actual duration of study is 8 semesters. Source: Federal Statistical Office, Statistical Report - Statistics of Examinations at German Higher Education Institutions - Examination Year 2024.

Study costs include enrollment and administration fees, as well as semester contributions (e.g., for student services, student body, semester ticket). Tuition fees may also apply in certain cases, such as for 'long-term students,' a second degree, or after exhausting a fixed study credit. Expenses for learning materials and study needs, such as specialized literature, excursions, and contributions for student health insurance (typically when exceeding the age limit of 25 or certain income thresholds), are also part of the costs. For information on funding opportunities: Deutsches Studierendenwerk - Funding Opportunities. Information on the Federal Law on Individual Promotion of Education (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz - BAföG) is also available.

Dual study programs (Duale Studiengänge) combine an academic degree (Studium) with vocational training (Berufsausbildung) or practical phases in a company. In the undergraduate program Baubetriebswirtschaft, Baumanagement, there are programs that integrate vocational training (ausbildungsintegrierende) and programs that integrate practical experience (praxisintegrierende). The program may include one of the following recognized vocational training occupations (Ausbildungsberufe), for example: Construction Drafter, Bricklayer, or Road Builder. Further information and search for dual study programs can be found on the AusbildungPlus portal, which focuses on dual study and additional qualifications in initial vocational training.

Compulsory modules include, for example: Building Physics and Building Chemistry, Construction Cost Calculation, Building Construction, Structural Analysis, Soil Mechanics and Earthworks, Electrical and Energy Technology, Digital Construction Process, Geoinformation, Procurement and Contract Management, Surveying, Construction Materials Management and Logistics, Hydraulic Engineering and Urban Water Management. Elective modules include, for example: Soil Remediation and Soil Recultivation, Building Information Modeling, and Turnkey Construction. Practical study content, depending on the university, may include internships, practical modules, practical semesters (e.g., in architecture and planning offices), and semesters or internships abroad.

Students should be prepared for the following conditions and requirements: Lectures and seminars take place during the semester in university lecture halls and seminar rooms; participation in online courses from home may also be required. Independent work includes preparing and reviewing lectures, researching in libraries, preparing presentations, and completing assignments (even during semester breaks). It is essential to independently plan the study within the given structure, adhere to deadlines and study periods, and submit academic and examination work on time (self-discipline and organizational talent are required). Furthermore, internships (e.g., in architectural and planning offices, possibly abroad) and preparation for career entry may be necessary.

Students can complete parts of their studies abroad. For example, there is a German-French-Luxembourgish undergraduate program in European Construction Management in France/Luxembourg. This program is offered at the University of Applied Sciences Saarland, Université de Lorraine (Metz), and the University of Luxembourg, leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. Further information can be found on the website of the University of Saarland.

The following study programs can be alternatives to Construction Business Management, Construction Management (undergraduate): In the field of Management and Business Administration: Craft Management (undergraduate), Real Estate Management (undergraduate), Business Management (undergraduate), Business Administration (undergraduate), Management Consulting (undergraduate), International Economics (undergraduate), and Economic Sciences (undergraduate). Commonalities include acquiring business knowledge and planning, organizing, calculating, and implementing entrepreneurial decisions.

In-depth knowledge in the following school subjects are good prerequisites for a successful study: Mathematics (e.g., technical mathematics or construction cost calculation), Economics/Law (e.g., to facilitate access to construction law and contract management), English (e.g., technical English, English as a business language), and Computer Science (e.g., data structures, algorithms, or programming languages).

Additional and key qualifications facilitate a successful career start. Topics such as foreign languages, IT, and communication and negotiation skills are relevant. Elective modules like turnkey construction can also provide additional qualifications. Internships, for example in architectural and and planning offices, specifically prepare for professional life. Opportunities to acquire additional and key qualifications can be found at the Career Centers of universities (see contact details of the respective university).

The undergraduate study program Construction Business Management, Construction Management provides fundamental scientific and practical knowledge in commercial and technical construction planning, as well as in construction contract processing. It leads to a first university degree. This study program is also available as a dual study program (duales Studium) and a distance learning program (Fernstudiengang).

Examples of degree programs include Baumanagement (Bachelor), Construction Project Management (Bachelor), Civil Engineering - Project Management (Bachelor), Business Administration (Construction and Real Estate) (Bachelor), Business Administration (Construction Management) (Bachelor), Building Products and Processes (Bachelor), Business Administration (Construction Operations Management) (Bachelor), European Construction Management (Bachelor), Management for Construction, Real Estate and Infrastructure (Bachelor), Project Management Timber Construction/Civil Engineering (Bachelor).

For Bachelor graduates in Construction Business Administration and Construction Management, various career fields are available in the private sector. These include, for example, construction planning, construction management, real estate management, or facility management.

In the 1930s, the topic of construction operations became more prominent in civil engineering degree programs due to internationalization and increasing demands. In the 1970s, business administration degree programs with a focus on construction economics were introduced. The Bologna Process, which began in 1999, reformed the European higher education landscape with objectives such as creating a unified European higher education area, harmonizing degree programs and qualifications (introducing Bachelor's and Master's degrees), and improving the mobility of students and lecturers.

Depending on the degree program, graduates can obtain a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree.

The following vocational training (Ausbildung) professions can be alternatives if one discontinues their studies: In the field of interior finishing, an Ausbaumanager/Ausbaumanagerin (dual-qualified vocational training) shares commonalities with construction management and business administration. In the field of management and corporate leadership, a Technical Business Administrator (in skilled trades) (dual-qualified vocational training) shares commonalities with business administration and calculation. In the field of development, construction, and CAD, a Technical System Planner (specializing in steel and metal construction technology or supply and equipment technology) shares commonalities with construction planning, calculation, and business administration. Searching by professional fields may reveal further alternatives. For more information on perspectives after dropping out of studies, visit studienwahl.de.

No remuneration is received during studies. For practical phases, such as an internship in a company, a payment can be agreed upon. Remuneration during a dual study program varies depending on the training model and the company.

Depending on the university and study program, specialization is possible, for example, in building construction, sustainable construction, or civil engineering.

Legal regulations for studying are determined at the federal level (Higher Education Framework Act - HRG), state level (higher education laws and accreditation regulations), and university level (university statutes, study and examination regulations). These regulations include common structural requirements for the accreditation of Bachelor's and Master's programs and the qualifications framework for German higher education degrees.

For universities, the general or, if applicable, subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulreife) is required. For universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen) and vocational academies (Berufsakademien), at least the subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) or a certificate recognized as equivalent by the competent authority of the federal state (Bundesland) is needed. Information on studying without a school-based higher education entrance qualification for professionally qualified individuals is available. Some universities conduct an internal selection process. For dual study programs, an apprenticeship, internship, or employment contract with a suitable company (practice partner) is usually required. A pre-internship may need to be proven.

Bachelor's graduates in construction business administration and construction management can continue their studies in advanced fields such as construction business administration, construction management, business administration, business administration, or real estate management, thereby expanding their professional and career opportunities. Possible advanced study fields include construction business administration, construction management (advanced), building physics (advanced), business administration (advanced), facility management, technical building management (advanced), and real estate management (advanced).