B.Sc. Business Administration and Economics
| Degree awarded | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Duration and credits | 6 semesters; 180 ECTS credits |
| Starts in | October (winter semester) |
| Language of instruction | German |
An international education in business and economics
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].
Features
- Digital Technology and Entrepreneurship certificate programme for particularly outstanding students
- A comprehensive range of entrepreneurship/start-up training courses
- Accompanying subject-specific language programme for business and economics students
- Practical relevance through numerous industry contacts
- If you wish to continue your studies after graduating, this degree enables you to take up a related master's programme at the University of Passau or elsewhere.
- Excellent international rankings of the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems (THE 2023 Subject Ranking)
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:
Business/economic methods
In this area you will acquire fundamental quantitative and empirical methodological knowledge for the study of economics and business.
Principles of Business and Economics
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.
Specialisation in economics or business
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:
- Accounting, Finance and Taxation
- Economics
- Information Systems
- Management, Innovation, Marketing
- Business Analytics (new as of WiSe 2023–24)
- International and Sustainable Business (new as of WiSe 2023–24)
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.
With abitur or European qualifications
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.
Prospective students with non-EEA qualifications
"Students have a lot of flexibility and variety in their choice of subjects, so they can specialise or take a broad approach, depending on what they want. The professors are great and were able to inspire me with the material of many different subjects. The beautiful campus of the University of Passau makes learning all the more pleasant, of course!"
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