Business Criminology (BA)
Immerse yourself in the world of white-collar crime.
Whether money laundering, embezzlement, balance sheet fraud or investment fraud - this degree programme prepares you comprehensively for the challenges of white-collar crime. The degree programme therefore offers a combination of classic business administration and specialised criminology. You will immerse yourself in this world: In addition to familiarising yourself with the methods and profiles of white-collar criminals, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of investigative techniques - experienced police officers and lawyers will pass on their specialist knowledge to you. You will also study fundamental topics such as accounting, finance and business law.
What are you interested in?
About the programme
Content of the programme
Basic studies
- Fundamentals of criminology
- Fundamentals of business administration
- Business mathematics and statistics
- Civil law
- Criminal law
- Criminal procedural law
- Economics
- IT Management
- Cost accounting and finance
- Accounting and Taxes
- English language
Main studies
- White-collar offences I and II
- Fundamentals of psychology
- Criminal psychology
- Economic forensics I to III
- Compliance Management
- Focus I
- Focus II
- Financial Modelling & Business Game
- Organisation and Personnel
- Internship
- Bachelor thesis
Selectable specialisations
- Annual financial statements
- Taxation
- Corporate Finance
- Treasury
Structure of the programme
The degree programme in Business Criminology at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences is divided into two sections: the foundation course (1st to 3rd semester) and the main course (4th to 7th semester).
Basic studies (1st to 3rd semester)
The foundation course provides you with the basic knowledge you need to understand white-collar crime. This includes an introduction to business fundamentals and initial insights into the mechanisms and processes of white-collar crime.
Main studies (4th to 7th semester)
In the main study programme, you will deepen your knowledge in various specialised areas:
- Legal topics: Criminal law
- Methodological topics: White-collar offences I and II
- Psychological and forensic topics: Economic forensics I to III
Parallel to this, you can choose from four business management specialisations:
- Annual financial statements
- Taxes
- Corporate Finance
- Treasury
You must choose two of these specialisations in order to receive a comprehensive business education.
Special features
Our lecturers are made up of a diverse group of experts. These include professors from Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, experienced police officers, lawyers and specialists from renowned management consultancies and auditing firms.
Career perspectives
The Business Criminology degree programme opens up a wide range of career opportunities for you, as it teaches both business management and criminological knowledge.
Business administration area
With a focus on accounting and finance, you will have numerous entry opportunities in these areas. You can work in various positions within companies that require in-depth knowledge of business administration.
Business criminology area
The forensic part of the degree programme prepares you for a career in the forensics departments of large auditing companies. There are also opportunities in specialised management consultancies and authorities that deal with the investigation and prevention of white-collar crime, as well as in the compliance departments of companies.
Practice and stays abroad
The 6th semester is a compulsory internship semester in which you can gain valuable work experience and make initial contacts for your career entry.
Stays abroad are not compulsory, but are recommended and actively supported by the HNU. You have the opportunity to complete a semester abroad, do an internship abroad or write your Bachelor's thesis in cooperation with a foreign company. For your semester abroad, you can draw on HNU's extensive network of around 80 partner universities abroad.
Contribution and fees
There are no tuition fees. A semester fee (administrative fees and solidarity fee) is charged per semester. Information on this can be found on the page "HNU - Fees and Re-registration (opens in a new window)".
Study documents
Study and examination regulations
- SPO WIK Stand Erste Änderung (gültig ab 01.09.2026)
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And after your studies?
White-collar criminalist
As a white-collar criminalist, you will work in the forensics department of auditing firms, for example, where you will help companies to identify and minimise risks arising from misconduct. You will carry out compliance audits, analyse suspicions of fraud or corruption and ensure compliance with legal regulations. Your work helps to strengthen trust in the economy and avoid legal risks.
Requirements & Application
Admission requirements
- At least an entrance qualification for higher education in universities of applied sciences in Bavaria
- For international applicants: German language skills on level C1
- The programme is approval-free
Application periods
For the winter semester: 02.05. - 15.07.
Application
You can apply for the degree programme in our application portal within the application deadlines:
Voices on the degree programme
The combination of business and criminological knowledge will make our graduates sought-after specialists. Both in business and in the field of business criminology.
Contact
Head of the degree programme:
Prof. Dr. Elmar Steurer
Subject advisor:
Prof. Dr. Erik Rederer
