| Degree awarded | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Duration and credits | 6 semesters; 180 ECTS credits |
| Starts in | October (winter semester) |
| Language of instruction | German |
There is hardly an organisation in the world that does not need staff with solid training in business and/or economics. This degree programme combines three major areas: In business administration you will explore the theories and methods for making entrepreneurial decisions (e.g. relating to management, marketing, taxation and finance). The economics area deals with the functioning of markets, international trade and economic policy. In addition, information systems and statistics are relevant areas of study. This degree programme offers a wide variety of courses to allow students to put together their individual profile to suit their career goals. Business Analytics and International and Sustainable Business are the two most recent additions to our offered specialisations.
Numerous contacts with businesses and the involvement of teachers who are professionals in their respective fields ensure that students studying this degree programme are able to gain practical exposure. Furthermore, the University's Language Centre offers you the chance to learn subject-specific foreign languages e.g. to prepare you for a possible semester abroad. The degree programme thus opens up numerous prospects for you in Germany and internationally.
The School of Business, Economics and Information Systems offers three master's programmes that build on this bachelor's programme.
For details, please consult the Academic Advice Service's infosheet [German content].
After completing the B.Sc. Business Administration and Economics programme, the entire spectrum of business and economic fields of activity is open to you. You can work in various functions at German and multinational companies, for example in central corporate functions (e.g. business development, business intelligence and business analytics), or in the areas of finance/management accounting, sales and marketing or human resources. Auditing firms, tax and management consultancies are also attractive potential employers. The degree programme also equips graduates with the necessary skills for executive roles in cultural institutions and in the public sector, as well as in social organisations, political parties and various types of associations. The programme also provides specialised support and advice for working for a start-up companies or for setting up your own business.
The degree programme is divided into three major areas:
In this area you will acquire fundamental quantitative and empirical methodological knowledge for the study of economics and business.
In this area, you will acquire basic knowledge in essential areas of business administration and economics (e.g. accounting, finance, microeconomics and macroeconomics) and in relevant areas of law. At this stage you can gain an initial orientation – whether you would prefer to focus your studies on business administration or economics.
In this area, you can comprehensively deepen your knowledge in your personal areas of interest and set a very individual focus. You can choose one or two specialisations in central business functions, economics or information systems or other innovative, interdisciplinary specialisations:
You will additionally take part in a business/economics seminar and write a bachelor’s dissertation as part of your degree programme. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to study transferable skills courses and learn a second foreign business language.
This degree programme starts in the October (winter semester) each year.
Prospective students with a higher education entrance qualification from Germany or the EEA region (e.g. German Abitur or the Austrian Matura) can enrol directly for this degree programme during the enrolment period.
This year, the University of Passau was ranked in the top 10 of universities in Germany on StudyCheck, the German web portal where students review their degree programmes. Based on the ranking, StudyCheck issued the University with a "TOP Universität in Deutschland 2025" award ("top University in Germany").
In the universities category, Passau was ranked 6th in Germany and reached the first place among Bavarian universities.
If you are interested in business and economics, these degree programmes might also be worth checking out:
The Academic Advice Service is the first port of call for all enquiries related to studying at the University!
Drop us a line: advice@uni-passau.de
