Attending technical college has been a long and successful tradition in Germany. The method of conveying knowledge and the career-orientation allow further development on the job or for the return to the job.

The Fachschule für Betriebswirtschaft (FS - College of Business Management) is the oldest division of the Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein, for sound business management know-how has always been in demand. On the basis of existing professional education and several years of job experience, the participants receive the know-how necessary for career advancement as well as new abilities and skills through modern methods of teaching.

After two years of full-time study or three years parallel to the job, the graduates in Kiel, Lübeck or Flensburg are granted the title of “certified business economist”. In addition to enhancing opportunities on the job market, obtaining the Fachhochschulreife – a certificate entitling entrance to higher education at universities – is a decisive step for the future-oriented qualified employee. Improved employee competence also represents a benefit to the company’s performance.