Betriebswirt

16:43 Jul 31, 2007
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German to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy / occupational title/leaving certificate
German term or phrase: Betriebswirt
We have many entries for Betriebswirt in the glossary, but I'm looking for something that could be used as an occupational title earned at a vocational school, business academy (Akademie für Sprachen, Wirtschaft und Touristik)

Ms. Schmidt hat die oben genannte Schule besucht ... und ist hiermit berechtigt, folgende Berufsbezeichnung zu führen:
staatliche geprüfte/r Betriebswirt/in

So far I have:
and is hereby granted the right to use the following occupational title:

State-certified specialist in business administration
Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 14:20


Summary of answers provided
4business school graduate
Antoinette-M. Sixt Ruth
3Business economy specialist or expert
noleja
3graduate in business administration
Jonathan MacKerron
3business administrator
Virginia Feuerstein


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business school graduate


Explanation:
Kim:
This is the term the DAAD Wissenschaft/ Hochschule Dictionary calls a Betriebswirt.
An older Romain calls the Betriebswirt "graduate in managerial economics".
"Graduate in Business Administraton" is the Zahn choice.
Antoinette

Antoinette-M. Sixt Ruth
Local time: 15:20
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
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Business economy specialist or expert


Explanation:
Just a guess

noleja
Germany
Local time: 22:20
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graduate in business administration


Explanation:
according to Dietl/Lorenz

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-07-31 17:59:43 GMT)
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googling shows that it can be at either the bachelor or master level

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-07-31 18:02:51 GMT)
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what is an "occupational title"??

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-07-31 18:07:16 GMT)
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Langenscheidt = "business administrator", but is that a real job??

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-07-31 18:08:20 GMT)
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Dietl/Lorenz also proposes "business consultant", which might just fit your context a wee bit better??

Jonathan MacKerron
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Native speaker of: English
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Asker: That's an occupational title?

Asker: Berufsbezeichnung for a Fachschule (vo tech)

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business administrator


Explanation:
título abtenido en USA en una escuela de negocios


    Reference: http://bus.camosun.bc.ca/programs/tourmngt.htm
Virginia Feuerstein
Local time: 17:20
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Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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