The Bachelor’s degree program is divided into two study phases (semesters 1-2: assessment phase and semesters 3-6: Bachelor’s phase): In the first semesters in particular, you will take various compulsory courses. This will give you an initial overview of the world of business, basic methodological and economic knowledge and fundamental data science skills. By the beginning of the third semester at the latest, you will choose a specialization (Business Administration, Economics, Business Information Systems and Business Education) that matches your interests. At the same time, you can take modules from a specific interdisciplinary field of study from the first semester onwards. At the end of the Bachelor’s degree course, you will write a Bachelor’s thesis.

Fields of Study

The fields of study consist of the introductory module in the first semester and five further modules from the third semester onwards. Students can choose one of ten possible fields of study regardless of their choice of specialization. In contrast to the specializations, the fields of study have an interdisciplinary focus. This gives students the opportunity to specialize in particular areas of work or to prepare for a specific Master’s degree course.

Further information on the following fields of study can be found on the german Business Studies website:

• Work ans personnel
• Data Science & Business Intelligence
• Digitalization, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Finance, Auditing, Controlling, Taxation and Supplements
• Healthcare
• Marketing & Customer Insights
• Sustainability
• Taxation
• Business, Politics & Society
• Business Education

Specialization

From the third semester at the latest, students can choose between four specializations: Business Administration, Economics, Business Information Systems and Business Education. Some of the modules in the specializations are compulsory and some are freely selectable from certain areas. The respective selection options can be found in the individual curricula and the module handbook. Students specializing in Business Administration, for example, attend courses such as Cost Accounting and Controlling or International Business Management, while students specializing in Economics take subjects such as International Economics or Public Sector Economics. The student advisory services can help you choose a suitable combination of modules.

You can find more information on the german study program’s website.

• Interest in economic contexts
• Interest in social and political issues
• Interest in operational procedures and decision-making processes
• Basic mathematical understanding
• Good knowledge of English recommended

The fields of activity for economists are diverse: after successfully completing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, you will be able to take on diverse and challenging activities in many areas of industry, trade and service companies. These range from planning and analyzing activities to managerial and advisory tasks. However, non-commercial institutions and the public sector (such as chambers of commerce, authorities, ministries and associations) also have a great need for young professionals with a degree in economics.