BHAK BHAS Gänserndorf

What BHAK BHAS Gänserndorf does

BHAK BHAS Gänserndorf (legal name: Bundeshandelsakademie und Bundeshandelsschule Gänserndorf) is a public Austrian commercial secondary school located at Hans-Kudlich-Gasse 30, 2230 Gänserndorf, Lower Austria. The institution, founded in 1972, delivers two core programs: the 5-year Handelsakademie (HAK) culminating in the Matura, and the 3/4-year Handelsschule (HAS) focused on practical business skills. It is operated under the authority of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) and the Bildungsdirektion Niederösterreich, with current director Mag. Christoph Jank.

The school's curriculum is built around four interlocking product lines: simulated practice firms (Übungsfirmen including Leasing4U GmbH, Promedia Handels GmbH, Update Handels GmbH), professional certification tracks (SAP S/4HANA Competence Pass, ICDL, Microsoft Office Specialist), an Entrepreneurship Education program formally certified through 2025, and an Erasmus+ international-internship track placing students at partner firms in Dublin, Berlin, and Madrid. Underlying technology consists of standard Austrian BHS digital infrastructure — WebUntis for scheduling/substitution management, Microsoft Office 365 for communication, lms.at as LMS, and digi4school for digital textbooks — with the school holding eEducation Expert+ certification. TopStudents is an additional talent-development program supplementing core instruction with visits to higher-education and industry partners.

The business model is fundamentally public-sector: tuition is free, with operating costs covered by federal and state education budget allocations and ancillary revenues from nominally-priced ancillary services, materials, and certification programs. Customer acquisition runs through annual direct enrollment with scheduled appointment windows, information brochures, open days (next: November 6, 2026), personal-consultation channels (phone/email), a virtual tour on YouTube, and organic social presence on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The institution competes regionally within the Lower Austrian BHS network and positions itself through accumulated certifications (Austrian Environmental Seal, EU Parliament Ambassador School, Entrepreneurship School, eEducation Expert+, FAIRTRADE@Work) and competition performance (WU Schulchallenge, DigiCheck, ICDL, language contests).

Name

BHAK BHAS Gänserndorf

Legal name

Bundeshandelsakademie und Bundeshandelsschule Gänserndorf

Website

https://hakgaenserndorf.ac.at

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BHAK BHAS Gänserndorf is a public Austrian commercial secondary school in Lower Austria delivering the 5-year Handelsakademie and 3/4-year Handelsschule programs. It serves adolescents aged 14–19 with classroom instruction augmented by practice-firm simulations, international Erasmus+ internships, and SAP, ICDL, and Microsoft Office certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Commercial Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Commercial secondary education
• Business school programs
• Vocational education services
• Professional certification training
• Handelsakademie curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Gänserndorf

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public Austrian school (Bundeshandelsakademie und Bundeshandelsschule), the institution is primarily funded by the Austrian federal government and state (Niederösterreich) education budget. Tuition is free for students. Additional revenue comes from student contributions for specific services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BHAK BHAS Gänserndorf is a public Austrian commercial secondary school delivering the 5-year Handelsakademie (HAK) and 4-year Handelsschule (HAS) programs. The school combines classroom instruction with practice firms (Übungsfirmen), international exchange via Erasmus+, and professional certifications such as SAP, ICDL, and Microsoft Office Specialist.

Product overview

BHAK BHAS Gänserndorf is a commercial secondary school offering two main educational programs: the 5-year Handelsakademie (HAK) and the 4-year Handelsschule (HAS). The school operates as a unified institution with multiple products including practice firms (Übungsfirmen) for hands-on business training, the TopStudents talent program, and Entrepreneurship Education certification programs. Additional offerings include exam preparation courses, language travel programs, Erasmus+ exchanges, and the annual school ball. The school provides supplementary qualification programs including SAP, Microsoft Office Specialist, and ICDL certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Handelsakademie (HAK) A 5-year commercial academy program (Bundeshandelsakademie) providing higher commercial education culminating in the Matura, with specialization tracks in business administration, languages, and IT for students aged 14-19.
• Handelsschule (HAS) A 4-year commercial school program (Bundeshandelsschule) providing foundational commercial education focused on practical business skills and office management for students aged 14-17.
• Übungsfirmen (Practice Firms) Simulated business firms where students practice real-world commercial processes, including Leasing4U GmbH, Promedia Handels GmbH, and Update Handels GmbH, with some certified as FAIRTRADE companies.
• TopStudents Program (Begabtenförderung) A talent development and gifted education program offering advanced extracurricular activities including visits to universities, companies, cultural institutions, and competitions.
• Entrepreneurship Education Certified entrepreneurship education program focused on developing entrepreneurship skills and mindset, recognized by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education.
• Professional Certification Programs Additional professional certifications offered to students including SAP Competence Pass (S/4HANA Basic and Finance Tasks), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) at Associate and Expert levels, and ICDL/ECDL at Standard, Advanced, and Advanced Expert levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple competition wins including WU Schulchallenge 2022, 2023, and 2nd place 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• YIELD PR AgencyminorOthers · 26 May 2026Vienna-based PR agency (Rotenturmstraße, 1010 Wien) with 22 employees, visited by TopStudents for career orientation and agency operations insight. Also has Munich office.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026European Union education program enabling student exchanges, teacher mobility, and international project collaboration. The school conducts regular student monitoring visits abroad in Dublin, Berlin, and Madrid through Erasmus+ partnerships.
• Dublin One Hotel (Ireland)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Dublin hotel hosting BHAK students for internship monitoring visits as part of international work experience programs
• ETC Consult (Ireland)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Irish consulting firm providing internship placement for BHAK students as part of international work experience
• IMK Law Solicitors (Ireland)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Irish law firm hosting BHAK students for legal sector internship experience
• YUGO Youth Hostels (Ireland)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Youth hostel chain in Dublin hosting multiple BHAK students for hospitality sector internships
• James Watters & Co. Solicitors (Ireland)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Irish legal firm providing internship opportunity for BHAK students during Dublin work experience program
• ISS Facility Services (Ireland)minorOthers · 1 January 2026International facility management company hosting BHAK student intern in Dublin
• Align CA (Ireland)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Consulting firm in Dublin providing internship placement for BHAK student
• Raika (Raiffeisenbank Gänserndorf)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Local Raiffeisenbank partnership, likely supporting practice firm banking operations and financial education
• PlaymitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Career orientation platform partnership where school is designated as Playmit Partnerschule (Partner School) for qualified career orientation. Multiple awards received including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in NÖ competitions.
• European ParliamentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Official Botschafterschule (Ambassador School) of the European Parliament, promoting European awareness and democracy among students. Students serve as Juniorbotschafter:innen (Junior Ambassadors).
• Österreichische Computer Gesellschaft (OCG)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Partnership for ICDL (International Computer Driving License) certifications. School awarded 3rd place nationwide in ICDL category for commercial schools.
• FH Wien der WKWminorOthers · 1 January 2026University of Applied Sciences visited by TopStudents for career orientation and study program information
• WU WiencoreOthers · 1 January 2026Vienna University of Economics and Business - school participates in WU4Juniors Schul-Challenge competition, won 1st place in 2022, 2023, and 2nd place in 2026. Students also serve as testimonials for WU program.
• Artis International CinemaminorOthers · 20 October 2025Vienna cinema visited by TopStudents for cultural education as part of talent development program
• SAPcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 January 2024Software partnership enabling students to earn SAP Competence Pass certifications (SAP S/4HANA) in Basic Tasks and Finance Tasks. SAP is worldwide market leader in business process software with operations in 180 countries serving 400,000 customers.
• Münzer Bioindustrie GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Environmental partnership for used cooking oil recycling project. The school collects used cooking oil which Münzer converts to biodiesel. School received €500 donation for outdoor area greening.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BHAK/BHAS Wels: Public commercial academy in Upper Austria running HAK/HAS tracks with practice firms and IT certification pathways. Comparable operating model, governance, and student segments.
• BHAK/BHAS Baden: Neighboring Lower Austrian Bundeshandelsakademie und Bundeshandelsschule offering HAK and HAS programs. Directly competes with BHAK BHAS Gänserndorf for students in the same regional catchment.
• BHAK Wien 10: Austrian Bundeshandelsakademie in Vienna offering the same HAK 5-year and HAS 3-4 year commercial secondary programs under the same federal curriculum. Direct competitor for students from the Vienna–Lower Austria catchment.
• HAK Steyr: Public commercial academy in Upper Austria providing HAK/HAS programs with similar practice firm, certification and international exchange offerings. Comparable in scale, curriculum and target student demographic.
• BHAK/BHAS Wr. Neustadt: Lower Austrian BHAK/BHAS competing for the same regional applicant pool with the same federal curriculum structure, including Übungsfirmen and international mobility programs.
• BHAK/BHAS Amstetten: Another Lower Austrian BHAK/BHAS delivering the same federal commercial curriculum. Overlaps with Gänserndorf in regional reach, certifications focus, and Erasmus+ programs.

Others

• eEducation Austria: Issues the eEducation Expert+ certification held by the school and curates digital-education best practice across Austrian schools. Ecosystem enabler rather than competitor, but shapes the school's digital differentiation narrative.
• FH Campus Wien: University of applied sciences in Vienna frequently visited by the school's TopStudents program for career orientation. Represents the typical further-education pathway for HAK graduates.
• WU Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business): Primary higher-education destination for HAK graduates and partner in the WU4Juniors Schul-Challenge. Comparable as the next-stage educational institution serving the same commercial-skills learner segment.
• Austrian Federal Ministry of Education (BMBWF): Oversees the BHAK/BHAS network, sets curriculum standards, and is the school's primary funding authority. Relevant as the institutional counterpart that defines the school's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/391385060884364
• Instagraminstagram.com/bhakbhasgf
• TikToktiktok.com/@bhakbhasgf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bhak-bhas-g%C3%A4nserndorf

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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