Bachelor of Science
Bachelor Management, Economics and Social Sciences
Driving Sustainable Change
If you are already pursuing a B.Sc. in Management, Economics & Social Sciences and would like to find out about the specific details of your bachelor's degree programme, you will find what you are looking for on the "programme structure" page.
"My idea is to connect cultures, bridge the gaps between people and to promote global cooperation to create a more peaceful and unified world."
Amira,
Student of B.Sc. Management, Economics and Social Sciences
Key Facts
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science |
| Duration: | 6 semesters |
| Credits: | 180 ECTS |
| Language: | English |
| Beginning: | Winter semester |
| Content: | Interdisciplinary content from Economics, Management, Psychology, and Sociology |
| International: | 1 mandatory semester abroad |
"My idea is that by making use of my former experiences in overcoming personal social obstacles, I can withstand various unforeseeable circumstances with great perseverance and by doing so, serve as a pillar of hope, trust and positivity to a wider community."
Davina,
Student of B.Sc. Management, Economics and Social Sciences
Programme overview
Starting from day one, the programme combines an entrepreneurial attitude with academic excellence. You will learn how to approach new problems, how to launch initiatives and how to drive sustainable change.
To support you gain a deep understanding of societal challenges, we provide you with state-of-the-art research findings in relevant fields from various disciplines, such as management, economics, sociology or social psychology. The programme also includes expertise from affiliated specialists, such as the “Institute of Energy Economics (EWI)” when discussing climate change.
You will learn advanced methodologies to rigorously analyse systems and to be able to draw evidence-based conclusions. In order to speed up your personal and academic development, you benefit from an innovative teaching and mentoring concept.
Bachelor in Management, Economics and Social Sciences – Facing the big challenges
This programme provides you with:
- Strong insights in societal challenges, such as climate change, inequality, and digital transformation
- Management skills with a focus on solving new challenges
- A truly international perspective as global challenges need global solutions
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Our up-to-date research knowledge is applied in this programme and provides you with appropriate tools and knowledge. This helps you to approach future global challenges and to make comprehensive decisions for a better world.
Bachelor in Management, Economics and Social Sciences – Studying for the Real World
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This programme is right for you if you are:
- Active: you seek a decision-making position to solve challenges
- Aware: you consider consequences on planet, society, and long-term prospects
- Ambitious: you are willing to work hard to gain a rigorous understanding
Still undecided?
Then get to know our offers for prospective students, which are coordinated by the WiSo Student Service Point and will provide you with individual advice tailored precisely to your needs.
Our programme: interdisciplinary, interactive, international!
Interdisciplinary
This programme helps you understand the “big picture” regarding societal and environmental issues and strategically evaluate and classify the complexity of relevant aspects. You will benefit the most from this programme if you want to actively pursue a management position for the purpose of shaping change. The content relates to the disciplines of management, economics, and social sciences (such as social psychology and sociology). Thus, this programme allows you to specialise at a later point in time.
I chose the WiSo Faculty because it has an excellent reputation and offers an interactive and international programme across various disciplines such as economics and social sciences that allows you to understand the ‘big picture’. The faculty is one of the largest and most prestigious in Europe and offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
Interactive teaching approach
Holistic learning
We follow a holistic learning approach based on interactive lectures, seminars, and team projects. Our mentoring programme offers you the opportunity to clarify your values and to work towards your individual goals in a lively exchange with peers, alumni and entrepreneurs.
Challenge-based mindset
Problem-based learning challenges you to think critically, creatively and analytically. You will go through goal-oriented and cooperative co-creative learning processes and develop new ideas and solutions, while being integrated in diverse teams. Thereby you will apply different ways and tools of working. All this will enable you to actively shape social and entrepreneurial solutions for the complex challenges of the 21st century, while acting in an individually and socially responsible manner.
International
English-taught programme
As global challenges need global solutions, this programme is taught in English. For the majority of our study programmes we receive applications from a large number of different nationalities, which means we provide an international and intercultural environment for our students.
Mandatory semester abroad
Our cooperation agreements with carefully selected and programme specific group of excellent partner universities in Europe, Latin America and Asia provide you with attractive options for your mandatory semester abroad. The courses offered by our renowned partner universities complement the range of courses offered at University of Cologne and further help you to develop an international mindset and intercultural competences, improving your skills in management, economics and social sciences. We are happy to advise you on your options.
Topics with international relevance
The global perspective will accompany you throughout your studies. This is the only way to ensure that you, as a future decision-maker, can competently face future challenges.
An international Faculty
The international focus and outstanding reputation of the WiSo Faculty at the University of Cologne make it a premier destination for your studies in Germany – at the heart of Europe.
"My idea is to try to do the best I can in order to have a positive impact on how we live together."
Lukas,
Student of B.Sc. Management, Economics and Social Sciences
Career opportunities
Being part of this programme, will ensure you have the knowledge and skills necessary in order to shape the future, considering the planet and society instead of the maximisation of profits. You will focus on entrepreneurship and develop a system thinking that will help to turn your career plans into reality.
In general, you could work in most potential management or economic positions. More specifically, you will focus on sustainability with a start-up mind set, i.e. creating new organisations or driving innovation in existing organisations.
Corporate Social Responsibility means eliminating negative effects of entrepreneurial action as best as possible. It also means that companies develop solutions in their field of business that address acute challenges facing humanity. In this way, you can create positive added value for your company - for yourself and for society.
Exemplary jobs:
- (Social) Entrepreneur
- Managing new projects in a large corporation
- Management position in an NGO
- Position in (social) Start-Ups
- Management position in companies covering sustainable topics
- Consulting
- After your bachelor studies you may also apply for consecutive Master programmes in management, economics, or social sciences.
Application information
Process and deadline for online application
The application deadline for the first semester is usually:
- 15 July for the start of studies in winter semester
Applicants with a German university entrance qualification can apply via the website of the Student Admissions Office.
International applicants can find information on how to apply on the website of the International Office.
Requirements
Applicants from Germany and EU countries
- University entrance qualification
- English language skills B2 (CEFR) are required. These can be proven by:
- University entrance qualification from Germany, EU or EEA countries: After the end of class 11 (G8) or class 12 (G9) at least 5 points in German grading system must be demonstrated (applies to German school leaving certificates).
- University entrance qualification or higher education degree (e.g. bachelor's degree) totally taught in English
- TOEFL, Internet-based Test (iBT): 72
- IELTS-Test: 5.5
- Cambridge: B2 First, BEC Vantage, C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE)
- telc-Zertifikat: B2
- TOEIC with the following minimum scores: 400 (listening), 385 (reading), 150 (writing), 160 (speaking)
Applicants from non-EU countries
- University entrance qualification (direct or indirect)
- German-language proficiency at level DSH-2 or equivalent
- TestAS certificate (subject specific module in Economics/Management, minimum score 90)
- English language skills B2 (CEFR) are required. These can be proven i.a. by
- University entrance qualification or higher education degree (e.g. bachelor's degree) totally taught in English
- TOEFL, Internet-based Test (iBT): 72
- IELTS-Test: 5.5
- Cambridge: B2 First, BEC Vantage, C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE)
- telc-Zertifikat: B2
- TOEIC with the following minimum scores: 400 (listening), 385 (reading), 150 (writing), 160 (speaking)
If you need further information specifically about the programme and its contents or would like to make a comment, you can also contact the department directly at: sustainable-change(at)wiso.uni-koeln(dot)de
Further information and contact
We would be happy to support you in achieving your goals:
If you are interested in or have questions about our WiSo degree programmes, the student advisors at the WiSo Student Service Point will be happy to help.