The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic issues related to international economic integration. You acquire the skillset to succeed in an international environment in business, government or academia. Particular attention is given to the growing importance of international economic integration and to a comparative approach in the study of economic policies.

The program usually takes six semesters and teaching is conducted in English.

During the first two semesters, the assessment phase, you predominantly take courses from the compulsory area. In the following four semesters of the Bachelor’s degree program, the teaching content of the first two semesters is expanded and consolidated. From the fourth semester onwards, students increasingly choose elective modules comprising a variety of topics in economics. You can acquire up to 60 ECTS as part of the compulsory study abroad. There are over 140 partnership agreements with universities in more than 40 countries on all five continents. The final Bachelor’s thesis verifies the acquired technical and academic skills of the students.

The program is designed for high-school graduates interested in economics with an international perspective who are looking for a solid foundation for a professional career in business, government, or international agencies. The program also prepares students to pursue graduate studies in economics, business, or public administration. In order to apply, you need a higher education entrance qualification. This is typically a qualified secondary school diploma, though sufficient professional qualification may serve as a substitute depending on approval by the university. The degree program is taught in English throughout. Therefore, good knowledge of the English language is an essential prerequisite to successfully complete the degree program.

The curriculum provides you with the required skills to enter a professional position in a variety of institutions that are concerned with economic decisions and economic policy. Potential employers encompass private corporations, the public sector, but also supranational institutions and non-profit organizations, which are increasingly seeking graduates with a background in international economics and international experience. The program prepares you for the possibility of an interesting employment with banks and consultancy companies.