Want to start your career in a growing industry while earning money to support yourself? Of course you can – at Deggendorf Institute of Technology! Start your bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Service Management at DIT – where academic quality meets practical experience. Thanks to the unique concept, you have the opportunity to combine your studies directly with a fully paid job in the tourism sector. This allows you to finance your own living expenses and obtain a high-quality university degree at the same time – without any financial worries.

The tourism and service industry focuses on people: instead of products, it offers time, knowledge and attention. In the hotel and hospitality industry in particular, everything revolves around the well-being of guests, but organisation, teamwork and logistics behind the scenes are also crucial. This diversity makes the industry economically strong and internationally sought-after.

Hotel management enjoys an excellent reputation in Germany. Our degree programme prepares you specifically for specialist and management tasks in the hotel and hospitality industry. Whether reception, marketing or operations management: you will become a sought-after manager. The increasing demand for qualified specialists opens up secure jobs, attractive salaries and excellent career opportunities in Germany and around the world. 

Apply now and start your international career in one of Europe's most prestigious industries!

The new degree programme launched in summer 2025. Further specialisations are in the pipeline and will follow in the coming years.

The programme follows a unique concept that allows you to either pursue a fully organised full-time course of study, including employment with a partner company, or to tailor your studies to your individual needs through the part-time model.

• The programme always starts in the summer semester.
• Whether full-time, part-time or alongside your career: benefit from maximum flexibility in designing your studies.
• Get your bachelor's degree in 7 to 12 semesters.

In the full-time model, you'll get practical experience in the hotel industry while you're in lectures through your job at a company that works with DIT. This way, you can pay your own way and get a top-notch degree in 7 semesters – without any money worries.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Duration: 7 semesters

ECTS-Points: 210

Start: Summer semester 2025

Location: Deggendorf, Pfarrkirchen and Cham

Taught in: English on the 1st and 2nd Semester and partly in German on the higher semester.

Application Period:

• Full-time: 1 October - 1 December

Admission requirements:

• General German university entrance qualification, or please check your eligibility at the DAAD if you own an international qualification
• Language requirements
• Successfully completed admission test
  • Application for the admission test
• Additionally advantageous: dedication, enjoyment in working with people, and experience in the hotel and hospitality industry

Specialisations:

• Hospitality Management
• Additional specialisations are under development

Prerequisites:

• Commitment, enjoyment of working with people, experience in the hotel and hospitality industry are advantageous

Postgraduate degrees:

• Master International Tourism Development

Fees:

• No tuition fees, only student union fee per semester
• International students from non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay service fees for each semester. Click here to read about our service fees.
  For this programme the first two online semesters are free of charge.

Contact:

• General information about studying at DIT: Advice & Support

Business Administration and Service Management is a fully-fledged bachelor's degree programme with an internationally recognised qualification. It follows a unique dual study model and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

As a university, we provide the theoretical foundation and enable you to organise your studies in a way that suits you best thanks to flexible study and time models and intensive support.

Global entry made easy: To make it easier for our international students to start their studies, 100% of the lectures in semesters 1 and 2 are held online and in English. This allows students to participate from their home country or another location of their choice. Afterwards, they come to the campus for face-to-face study. From the first semester onwards, German courses are also part of the programme.

Study with maximum flexibility – recognised worldwide

The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration and Service Management combines theory and paid practical experience in hotel management – based on a unique dual model over 7 semesters.

Practical experience from the 3rd semester onwards: you alternate between university and a renowned hotel company, apply your knowledge directly and receive a monthly salary – allowing you to finance your studies and build your career.

The advantages of a dual study programme:
 

• Financing your studies: A fixed monthly income ensures your financial independence. You will usually receive a monthly salary from our practice partners. Best of all, the practical training days are an integral part of your studies, so you can earn money without any additional stress while studying at the same time. 
• Excellent career opportunities: By cooperating with a partner company, you significantly increase your career and employment opportunities.
• Benefit from our network: You benefit from our network of practice partners, and we actively support you in your search for a partner company.
• We support you: We help you with all questions relating to your dual study programme and offer you numerous support services.
• Why DIT: At Deggendorf Institute of Technology, you can expect a multicultural and friendly environment with excellent support services. Learn more about the benefits of our university. Why study at DIT?

• Basic studies:

You will complete the first and second semesters through supervised distance learning at your home location or a location of your choice. Lectures are held in English.

• Finding a practical placement:

If you pass all your exams in the first semester, we will invite you to interviews with our practical partners. After a successful interview, you will be offered an employment contract.

This contract guarantees you a monthly income for the remaining semesters of your Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Service Management, which will finance your studies and your living expenses.

The existence of an employment contract is a prerequisite for transferring to the main course of study.

• Dual main study programme:

Further study is only possible if you have a contract with a practical training company and meet additional requirements, such as German language skills at level A2 and 30 ECTS from the first semester. In the unlikely event that you have passed all your exams but still haven't found a practical training partner, we can offer you the option of switching to an alternative degree programme for your further studies.

50% of the main course of study is combined with practical work in the company. This allows theory and practice to be directly combined, enabling you to immediately apply and deepen your knowledge. You will also spend the lecture-free period in your company. In return for your work, you will receive a monthly allowance, social benefits and holiday entitlement.

Applying with a German degree:

Step 1: Submit your online application to Deggendorf Institute of Technology with the required documents via the Primuss portal. 

Step 2: If you meet the admission requirements of the program, you will receive an approval.

Applying with an international degree:

Step 1: Submit your online application to Deggendorf Institute of Technology with the required documents via the Primuss portal. 

Step 2: Take a placement test.

Step 3: If you pass the placement test, you will receive an approval.

With a good degree, you are virtually guaranteed a job in your training company or another company in Germany. However, you can also start your career elsewhere in the world, as the service sector is of great economic importance in many countries. You will work in several departments in your partner company, giving you a comprehensive insight into the business. With this knowledge, you will be perfectly prepared to start your professional life.

Direct contact with customers is an important part of your work in the hotel and hospitality industry. You are responsible not only for guest satisfaction, but also for that of employees and suppliers. As a manager, you will be responsible for personnel management, the further development of the business model, the digitalisation of processes, marketing and administrative processes in the areas of food & beverage, housekeeping and reception.

The comprehensive training at DIT also enables you to pursue a career in other companies in the service industry, for example in the areas of trade fairs, amusement parks or travel.

Overview of courses, SWS (semester hours per week) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) for the Bachelor's programme Business Administration and Service Management.