Requirements
The training to become a Certified Technical Business Administrator generally requires a completed Vocational Training (Ausbildung) in a commercial or technical profession, as well as professional experience. Alternatively, individuals with sufficient professional experience in the relevant field may also be admitted.
Structure of the Technical Business Administrator Training
The training to become a Technical Business Administrator is divided into three main areas that cover both technical and commercial content:
- Business-related qualifications: Business Administration, Economics, Law, and Taxes
- Technical qualifications: Technical Communication, Materials Science, Manufacturing Processes, Production Planning and Control
- Action-specific qualifications: Corporate Management, Management Techniques, Personnel Management, Project Management
Career Perspectives
With the qualification as a Certified Technical Business Administrator, diverse career opportunities open up in industry, crafts, and the service sector. Technical Business Administrators work at the interface between technical and business departments, for instance, in production planning, quality management, or the sales of technical products. They take on leading roles in production control, process optimization, or personnel management.
Examination for Technical Business Administrator
The examination for the Certified Technical Business Administrator is conducted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) and is divided into three parts, covering the qualifications mentioned above. It consists of written exams in Business and Technical qualifications as well as an oral examination in the area of Action-specific qualifications.
Further Education Opportunities
After completing the Technical Business Administrator program, there are opportunities for further education, such as becoming a Technical Operations Manager or pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration. These further qualifications enable advancement to even higher management positions in the company.
Funding and Financing
The training to become a Certified Technical Business Administrator can be financed through the Aufstiegs-BAföG. This financial support consists of a grant as well as a low-interest loan, which is partially waived upon successful completion.