Programme Structure
The Bachelor's Programme in Economics consists of 180 ECTS and has a standard study period of six semesters. The programme consists of the following components:
In the Core and Advanced Section, the fundamentals of economics and methods are taught and elective options are offered (Behavioural Economics, Ecological Economics, Economic History, International Economics).
In the Specialisation Section (72 ECTS), students choose one of three tracks in their third semester:
- Specialisation in Economics ("Economics" with the option of Data Analysis)
- Specialisation in Business Administration ("Economics and Business")
- Specialisation in Social Sciences ("Economics, Politics, and Society")
Economics and Business Track
Economics, Politics and Society Track
Studium Integrale (12 ECTS) is a university-wide and interdisciplinary component of the programme, in which course with both theoretical or practical content can be chosen.
The Bachelor's thesis (12 ECTS) is the final component of the programme.
Study Objectives
Graduates develop competencies at level six of the German Qualification Framework, respectively the Bachelor's level of the German Qualification Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. Intended learning outcomes are shown in the table below. The intended learning outcomes state the overarching learning goals that the programme envisions for the graduates. The learning objectives refer to the concrete activities of the students during their studies.
Professional and Analytical Skills
Communicative and Cooperative Skills
Personal Skills
Further information regarding the individual modules is provided in the module catalogue.
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Relevant information for examination and regulations is provided in the examination regulations.
If you started your studies before 2021, please select the appropriate documents in the document overview.
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