Based on real-world practice and research-intensive
Business Administration Programmes
Our Business Administration programmes provide a broad knowledge in economics and business management. As well as gaining a general overview of core areas, you can choose the subjects you want to focus on and discover more about.
Are you interested in business structures and processes? Do you want to analyse real-world issues on a solid theoretical basis? A Business Administration programme gives you the skill set you need to be able to find optimum solutions to an array of business-related problems. A subset of Economics, Business Administration looks at the economic factors that play a role in companies.
a wide range of topics in courses and in research,
the best preparation possible for their future careers and
a vibrant campus life.
The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences: a prestigious, top-ranking performer
The University of Cologne is one of Germany’s most prestigious higher education institutions. As one of the University’s six faculties, the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (otherwise known as “the WiSo Faculty”) has amassed a wealth of experience over the years and grown to become an established force in teaching and research.
The Business Administration programmes regularly do extremely well in national rankings. In the latest ranking (2015) by business magazine “Wirtschaftswoche”, for instance, Cologne claimed second place for Business Administration.
You can see how we fared in other recent rankings on our website.
There is a lot of diversity at the WiSo Faculty. If you are someone who is interested internationally, willing to work in groups and accept different point of views, you will have a lot of fun here – and a lot of success!
Is Business Administration the right programme for me?
Requirements for applicants
Graduates from the Business Administration programmes have extensive knowledge of their field. Enthusiasm for business issues and an understanding of mathematics are essential. A willingness to work hard and an ability to be a good team player are also important. Good communication skills in German and English, combined with an ability to learn independently and in a goal and result oriented manner complete the profile of what we look for in applicants to these programmes.
If you’re not sure whether your maths skills are up to it, the following link provides various ways of checking: maths test.
Wide range of subjects
Our Business Administration programme enables students to pick the subjects they want to focus on and offers attractive options for combining subjects and specialising in what interests you. Thanks to its size, our Faculty can offer a wide range of courses – another advantage our students benefit from.
Our programme includes supplementary subjects, offering various possibilities for you to put your own stamp on your studies in line with your personal interests and career goals. As an interdisciplinary approach to studies is important to us, our students can take supplementary Business Administration modules from the fields of Economics, Social Sciences or Information Systems.
Vibrant campus life and a fantastic city – welcome to Cologne!
Apart from all the formal reasons to study Business Administration at our Faculty, we also have a big advantage in terms of location. Cologne is a major economic hub and a lively metropolis with all the delights a city has to offer. Another reason why Cologne is so popular with young people in particular. This is an easy place to relax and have fun after a hard day’s studying. Be your thirst for culture, entertainment or even more knowledge – Cologne offers a multitude of possibilities. On top of that, our students are actively involved in a number of student initiatives, e.g. the OFW, which organises the annual “World Business Dialogue”. You too can become part of our vibrant campus culture!
I am very happy that I chose Cologne for my Master studies because it’s really easy to get to know a lot of people. You feel welcome right away!
Optimum support – the WiSo Career Service and Student Services
WiSo Career Service
The WiSo Faculty’s Career Service offers guidance and support for students considering their career choices or looking to do an internship. It provides advice on all aspects of career planning, job choices and applications.
A wide range of seminars and presentations are available to help students find the right career path for them. Thanks to our collaborations with employers and our internship platform, we offer students ideal opportunities to forge promising contacts with potential employers.
WiSo Student Services
The WiSo Student Services staff provide individual advice on all aspects related to your studies. You can visit them for a chat during the drop-in hours or call or email them with your queries. They are an invaluable source of information for prospective and current students looking to find out more about programme structures, opportunities to specialise and suggestions for study plans for the various bachelor and master programmes.
A Bachelor in Business Administration degree will qualify you for demanding, high-level specialist jobs in business administration that provide opportunities for promotion to management positions. Job opportunities for graduates are to be found direct or via trainee programmes in companies in all areas of business, industry, trade, logistics, energy, finance and the entire service sector. Take a look at the Bachelor in Business Administration section to find out more.
Master in Business Administration
Graduates can also choose to take a master programme in order to deepen their specialist knowledge and thus to specialise in specific areas. Click here to discover our Master in Business Administration programme and our other master programmes.
