My path to becoming a business economist - even without a high school diploma

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Studying without a high school diploma? Allensbach University has made it possible.

I wanted to develop professionally - Despite a secondary school leaving certificate, family and a busy everyday life.

After my training as an office administrator and further training as a financial accountant, I dreamed of taking the next step: a university degree in business administration. But without a high school diploma? For a long time, I didn't think that was possible.

Distance learning with family and career: flexible, feasible and well supervised

Allensbach University convinced me otherwise. Thanks to my many years of professional experience in accounting, I was admitted to the university certificate - without a high school diploma. And best of all, the distance learning course was 100 % online and was ideal for combining with my everyday life as a mother of three and working woman.

Whether in the evening after a family meal or at the weekend between appointments: I was able to study when and where it suited me. This freedom helped me to keep going - Step by step, module by module.

Personal support at eye level

I was particularly pleasantly surprised by the personal support I received. The staff at the university took the time to answer my questions - Competent, friendly and always available. Especially as a career changer without an academic background, this helped me enormously.

Today I put my knowledge into practice

I now work in a medium-sized craft enterprise and can apply my business management knowledge in a targeted manner to the company's practice - from financial planning to the optimization of internal processes.

The course gave me the confidence and expertise I needed to take the next step in my career.

Silvia Schrepffer van Happen, graduate in business administration from Allensbach University