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Wirtschaftswissenschaft (Economic Science)

Polyvalent dual-major bachelor's degree program - Major field (with secondary-school teaching degree option)

Is it the fault of the economy or politics? Current thinking is dominated by the idea that society is far more productive if the government regulates the economy as little as possible. If this is true, then how far should politics intervene in economic processes? Many concepts have developed out of this question, such as the social market economy or the “Freiburg School”. The social market economy in Germany has two objectives: a free market, but also social balance. Is it possible to achieve both goals at once, or does a free market rule out social balance? At the University of Freiburg in the mid-20th century, academics developed the concept of “Ordoliberalism”: the state creates a framework of order that guarantees economic competition and the freedom of citizens on the market.

 

Do you tend to ponder such economic concepts? Then you should check out the content of this degree program closely!

Maybe you are not yet sure whether you want to teach economics in school, or work in a company, advise the government on economic matters or try your luck in a bank? The polyvalent dual-major Bachelor in Economics can open up opportunities for you in all these careers, making it the Economics degree program with the most wide-ranging prospects. It covers not only the principles of management studies, but also economics, and thus offers diverse possibilities for specialization.

Fast facts

Language of instruction

German

Academic calendar

Winter Semester

Standard Period of Study

6 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

180 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Admission

Language requirements: Deutsch C1

First semester: Restricted admission
Germans and EU citizens: 90% of study spaces are granted in a selection procedure and 10% after a waiting period. Non-EU citizens (without German school-leaving certificate): do not take part in this selection procedure. Study spaces are granted according to a quota of 8% of the available spaces.
Average grade in the German higher education entrance qualification and, where applicable, extracurricular activities

Further information on the selection procedure for German nationals, non-German nationals educated in Germany and EU nationals can be found in the corresponding selection statutes/admission regulations in the "Statutes" section below.

Higher semesters: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)

Please note: University admission requirements may change up to the start of the application period.

Application period

First semester: 1 June – 15 July

Higher semesters: Winter Semester: until 30.09.
Summer Semester: until 31.03.
Important information regarding required application materials for higher semesters.

Application

Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Subject combinations

Statutes

Module handbook

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Additional Infos

Results of the last selection processes

Lottery procedure