VWA und Berufsakademie Göttingen

What VWA und Berufsakademie Göttingen does

VWA und Berufsakademie Göttingen (legally Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie Göttingen e.V.) is a registered non-profit educational association founded in 1964 and based at Königsstieg 94, Göttingen, Germany. The institution operates two complementary lines: the Berufsakademie, which runs dual Bachelor of Arts programs in Business Administration, Business Administration with Health Care specialization, and Soziale Arbeit (Social Work), in which students split time between academic instruction and paid work at partner companies under an Ausbildungsvertrag; and the VWA part-time track, which offers the Betriebswirt/in (VWA) professional degree, classified at DQR Level 6 (Bachelor-equivalent) since March 13, 2025, with specializations in Controlling, Health Care Management, Logistics, Marketing, and Business Informatics. Standalone Gesundheits-Betriebswirt/in and Gesundheits-Ökonom/in programs were discontinued from Winter 2024/25, with their content folded into the consolidated Betriebswirt/in program. The institution's delivery model is blended: in-person lectures at the Göttingen campus combined with live-online sessions through an Online Campus LMS, plus a three-week Cheltenham exchange for international exposure and a Bachelor-Aufbaustudium upgrade path priced at EUR 3,800.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition and semester fees: EUR 450 per month for dual Bachelor students (typically sponsored or fully paid by employer partners), EUR 780 per semester for the VWA part-time program (plus a EUR 25 registration fee in the first semester and EUR 300 thesis examination fee in the sixth semester), and EUR 3,800 in installments for the Bachelor upgrade. The dual-study revenue stream is structurally reliant on a network of regional employer partners — including Symrise AG, KWS SAAT SE, Ottobock, Sartorius, Evotec, SEFE Energy, A. Kayser Automotive Systems, and Agaplesion Krankenhaus — that supply Ausbildungsverträge, employ dual students, and frequently convert them into permanent hires upon graduation. The operation is lean: six employees, including Managing Director Jens Schmidt and Academy Director Petra Broistedt (also Oberbürgermeisterin of Göttingen), supported by contracted academic faculty and Study Directors. Distribution is direct-to-consumer for the VWA part-time programs and channel-partner-driven for the dual B.A. programs; outbound pathways into master's programs at ZFH, WU Executive Academy Vienna, Aston Business School, and EM Strasbourg extend the value chain beyond the institution's own campus.

Name

VWA und Berufsakademie Göttingen

Legal name

Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie Göttingen e.V.

Website

https://vwa-goettingen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VWA und Berufsakademie Göttingen is a non-profit educational association in Göttingen, Germany, offering dual Bachelor of Arts programs and part-time professional degrees (Betriebswirt/in VWA, DQR Level 6) that combine academic instruction with practical training at regional employer partners.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Göttingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Semester Fees: The Berufsakademie generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by students. For BA (dual) programs, fees are EUR 450 per month. For VWA (part-time) programs, semester fees are EUR 780. Additional fees include registration fees (EUR 25) and thesis examination fees (EUR 300). Employers often subsidize or fully cover tuition for dual study students.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VWA und Berufsakademie Göttingen is a non-profit educational institution that provides practice-integrated dual Bachelor study programs (Business Administration, Business Administration with Health Care focus, and Social Work) in cooperation with regional employer partners, alongside part-time professional development programs (Betriebswirt/in VWA) for working professionals. Programs combine classroom instruction at the Göttingen campus with vocational training at partner companies, with small cohort sizes and blended online/in-person delivery.

Product overview

VWA und Berufsakademie Göttingen is an educational institution offering a portfolio of dual and practice-integrated bachelor programs and part-time professional development courses. The core offerings include Business Administration (B.A.) and Business Administration with Health Care focus (B.A.) as dual programs, Social Work (B.A.) as a dual study program, and Betriebswirt/in (VWA) as a professional degree. Specialized health programs (Gesundheits-Betriebswirt/in and Gesundheits-Ökonom/in) were discontinued in Winter 2024/25 with content integrated into the Betriebswirt/in program. The institution also offers bachelor's completion studies, master's pathway programs through partner institutions, international exchange (Cheltenham), and an online campus platform supporting blended learning.

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• Business Administration (Bachelor of Arts) A dual, practice-integrated Bachelor of Arts program in Business Administration, providing qualifications for qualified specialist and management positions in business. Students complete vocational training at a partner company while studying at the academy; tuition is EUR 450 per month, typically covered by the employer.
• Business Administration mit Schwerpunkt Health Care (Bachelor of Arts) A dual Bachelor program in Business Administration with a specialization in Health Care Management, targeting students in cooperation with hospitals, health insurance companies, or care/rehabilitation facilities. Tuition is EUR 450 per month with employer coverage.
• Soziale Arbeit (Bachelor of Arts) A dual study program in Social Work combining theoretical academic study with practical training in social institutions, public administration, and community services. Tuition is EUR 450 per month, typically covered by the employer partner.
• Betriebswirt/in (VWA) A part-time professional degree program classified at DQR Level 6 (equivalent to Bachelor's level), offering generalist business education with specialization options in Controlling, Health Care Management, Logistics, Marketing, and Business Informatics. Accredited with the VWA Quality Seal and aimed at working professionals seeking career advancement.
• Bachelor-Aufbaustudium An advanced Bachelor completion program allowing VWA Betriebswirt/in graduates to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in three additional semesters for a total fee of EUR 3,800 payable in installments.
• Cheltenham Sprachreise und Praktikum A three-week language trip with internship in Cheltenham, Göttingen's partner city, including homestay accommodation and a focus on international business culture and English language skills for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• DQR Level 6 certification places Betriebswirt/in (VWA) at the same level as a university Bachelor's degree
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cheltenham (Partner City)minorOthers · 6 May 2025The institution offers a three-week language trip with internship in Cheltenham, the partner city of Göttingen. Students stay with host families and improve their English language skills while learning about international business culture.
• Symrise AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSymrise AG provides dual study positions for Berufsakademie students. Alumni testimonials indicate successful career paths including roles such as Global Key Account Director and Portfolio Manager.
• A. Kayser Automotive Systems GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutomotive systems manufacturer in Einbeck providing dual study Ausbildungsverträge for Business Administration students.
• Agaplesion Krankenhaus Neu-Bethlehem gGmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospital in Göttingen providing dual study positions in Health Care Management.
• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical technology company providing dual study positions. Alumni testimony indicates positive study-to-work transition.
• KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural science company providing dual study positions in Business Administration.
• EvoteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiotechnology company providing dual study opportunities for Business Administration students.
• Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratory instruments company providing dual study positions in Business Administration with logistics focus.
• SEFE Energy GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy company employing dual study graduates who progressed to roles such as Referent im Vertriebscontrolling.
• Partner Companies Network (Health Care)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of hospitals, health insurance companies, and rehabilitation facilities providing dual study positions for Health Care Management specialization.
• Allgemeiner Deutscher Hochschulsport (adh)minorOthersVWA Göttingen is a member of the German University Sports Association, allowing students to participate in university sports programs at Göttingen University.
• Zentralstelle für Fernstudien an Fachhochschulen (ZFH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVWA graduates can progress to Master programs through this distance learning coordination center.
• WU Executive Academy (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVWA graduates can directly enter selected Master programs at the Executive Academy of the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
• Aston Business School (Aston University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVWA graduates have direct entry pathway to Master programs at Aston Business School.
• Ecole de Management Strasbourg (Université de Strasbourg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVWA graduates can directly enter Master programs at EM Strasbourg Business School.
• Universität GöttingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Hochschulsport (university sports) allowing VWA students access to sports facilities and programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie Braunschweig (VWA Braunschweig): Closest geographic peer within the VWA system, also serving Lower Saxony with the Betriebswirt/in program — directly comparable curriculum and audience, creating regional overlap risk for student recruitment.
• Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW): State-run dual study institution offering practice-integrated Bachelor programs in cooperation with employer partners — the canonical German dual-study model that VWA's Berufsakademie programs closely mirror, though DHBW operates at vastly greater scale.
• Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie München (VWA München): Fellow VWA under the same Bundesverband, offering the Betriebswirt/in (VWA) curriculum and similar continuing education — directly comparable product, pricing structure, and target audience in a different German metropolitan region.
• FOM Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with a dual and part-time Bachelor/Master model targeting working professionals — directly comparable in pedagogy (theory-practice integration) and customer base (employed adults without traditional Abitur pathways).
• Berufsakademie Sachsen (BA Sachsen): State-recognized dual study institution in Saxony offering practice-integrated Bachelor programs in cooperation with employer partners — directly comparable dual-study model in a different German region.

Broad incumbents

• SRH Hochschulen: Private university group operating multiple campuses with part-time, dual, and continuing education programs including business administration — competes for the same working-professional segment with broader program portfolios.
• Hochschule Fresenius: Private university group with strong Health Care Management and business programs, including part-time and dual formats — particularly relevant given VWA's Health Care Management specialization track.
• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with flexible, often remote Bachelor/Master programs including dual variants — a broad incumbent whose scale, marketing, and program breadth put it in direct competition for the same working-professional segment.

Regional players

• PFH Private Hochschule Göttingen: Private university located in the same city of Göttingen offering business and related Bachelor/Master programs — local competitor for student recruitment and employer partnerships in the immediate Göttingen catchment.

Emerging players

• Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola (THGA): State-recognized university of applied sciences in the region offering dual and part-time programs including business-related degrees — competes for the same dual-study employer partnerships in the wider Ruhr/Lower Saxony area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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