If you want to know what it's actually like to study at Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences or if you want to find out first-hand what is important in your desired degree programme, we have the right offers for you here. Also if you are not sure yet or want to find out whether your study decision really suits you, you have come to the right place.
Wochen der Studienorientierung
The Central Student Advisory Service of the University of Cologne invites you to a diverse program of study options from January 13 to February 7, 2025.
In Phase 1 (January 13–24), you can experience university lectures as part of "Studieren Probieren," including those offered by the WiSo Faculty.
Phase 2 (January 27–February 7) features engaging lectures and workshops, such as a sample lecture in Bachelor Economics with Dr. Julia Fath and an overview of the WiSo Faculty's study programs with Nicole Kienel (WiSo Student Advisor) on February 5, 2025.
You can find all the details and the full program here.
Infoevents degree programmes
Are you interested in a studyprogramme of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Cologne? Then get to know our degree programs at our information event. Find out everything about our academic programmes and discover the diverse job opportunities available after graduation.
Chat with Paco
Are you interested in studying at the WiSo Faculty and looking for quick information about courses, admission procedures or general questions about the University of Cologne? Then Paco is just right for you! Paco, the artificial intelligence of the WiSo Faculty of the University of Cologne, will answer all your fact-based questions about your desired degree programme at any time - without waiting.
Paco is the perfect complement to 'Chat with a Student'. While Paco provides you with quick and reliable facts, 'Chat with a Student' gives you an authentic insight into studying: real WiSo students tell you first-hand about their experiences of everyday life at university and their degree programmes.
Chat with a student
Do you want first-hand insights and experiences about the Study Programmes of the WiSo Faculty and the Student life at the University of Cologne from WiSo students?
With Paco and „Chat with a Student“, you have everything you need to optimally prepare for your choice of degree programme!
Fairs and events - meet us in person!
Our experts are at numerous trade fairs and events. Let's talk and answer all your questions. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you!
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Online-Self-Assessment - Test yourself!
With the help of an online self-assessment (OSA)*, you can find out whether your personal interests, expectations and competences match the requirements and contents of the degree programmes at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences.
For the B.Sc. in Economics, prior completion of the OSA is a prerequisite for enrolment.
In addition, it contains further information and counselling services that can support you on the way to your study decision.
*Registration in the UzK Assessment-ILIAS is required.
OSA Economics (B.Sc.) (only available in German)
OSA Management, Economics & Social Sciences (B.Sc.)
Studieren probieren (Try studying)
The programme ‘Studieren probieren’ (Try Studying) of the Central Student Advisory Service of the University of Cologne offers prospective students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the everyday life of individual degree programmes during the lecture periods.
Further information on the programme of the WiSo Faculty and the other faculties, as well as the option to register, can be found on the relevant Website of the Central Student Advisory Service (German only).
Study Programme | Course |
Bachelor Betriebswirtschaftslehre
| Corporate Development |
Einführung ins Marketing | |
Unternehmens- ud Wirtschaftsethik | |
Grundlagen der Wirtschaftsinformatik | |
Operations Research | |
Supply Chain Management Anwendungen | |
Entrepreneurship | |
Entscheidungstheorie | |
Bachelor Volkswirtschaftslehre
| Einführung in die VWL |
Grundzüge der Mikroökonomik | |
Konjunktur und Stabilisierung | |
Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik | |
Economic History | |
Arbeitsmarktdiskriminierung | |
Bachelor Sozialwissenschaften | Grundlagen der vergleichenden Analyse politischer Institutionen |
Bachelor Wirtschaftsinformatik
| Database Systems |
Information Systems Management | |
Grundlagen der Betriebswirtschaftslehre | |
Corporate Development I | |
Einführung ins Marketing | |
Entscheidungstheorie | |
Entrepreneurship | |
Bachelor Management, Economics and Social Sciences
| Managing Demand and Supply |
Entrepreneurship | |
Bachelor Gesundheitsökonomik | Grundlagen der Betriebswirtschaftslehre |
Bachelor Lehramt an Berufskollegs
| Grundlagen der Betriebswirtschaftslehre |
Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaftslehre (Makroökonomik) | |
Einführung in die Wirtschaftsdidaktik | |
Unterrichtsforschung im Wirtschaftsunterricht |
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