Program Overview

Study Bachelor in Business Administration and Economics

The Bachelor's in Business Administration and Economics teaches you the fundamentals of economic analysis and thinking. Initially, you receive basic insights in issues and problems in business administration and economics and acquire the methodological skills necessary to analyze them. Building on this broad foundation, you can specialize your studies in many ways and look into topics of business administration, economics, both fields, or other related subjects - just according to your interests.

Table of contents

1. Content
2. Short Facts
3. Specializations
4. Study Abroad and Double Degree
5. Graduated - What's Next?
6. Why Study the Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics at TU Dresden?
7. Location
8. More Information and Application
9. Contact and Advice
10. More Insights & Stories on Social Media

Content

The Bachelor's in Business Administration and Economics teaches you the fundamentals of economic analysis and thinking. Initially, you receive basic insights in issues and problems in business administration and economics and acquire the methodological skills necessary to analyze them. Building on this broad foundation, you can specialize your studies in many ways and look into topics of business administration, economics, both fields, or other related subjects - just according to your interests!

Short Facts

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Standard Period of Study: full-time: 6 semesters, part-time: up to 12 semesters
• Language of Instruction: German (with some elective modules taught in English)
• Begin of Study: Winter Semester
• Fees per Semester: Semester contribution. Tuition fees for studying long term or a second degree may apply

Specializations

The large elective area of the Bachelor's in Business Administration and Economics provides excellent opportunities to specialize as you wish. You can combine modules from business administration and economics very freely and assign them to one or more of the profiles:

• Accounting and Finance
• Learning and Human Resources Management
• Management and Marketing
• Operations and Logistics Management
• Public and International Economics
• Sustainability Management and Energy Economics

which you can deepen at your discretion. These profiles cover the whole spectrum of the discipline.

Your studies are complemented by knowledge of current quantitative methods, scientific techniques, and presentation and discussion skills. Disciplines related to business administration and economics are also available. You can specialize in these fields to varying degrees and design your studies according to your interests.

Study Abroad and Double Degree

Consider studying abroad for a semester or longer? No issue; the Faculty of Business and Economics maintains numerous contacts and cooperations with foreign universities. In the Erasmus program alone, we partner with more than 60 universities. In addition, there are contacts at the faculty level and the TU Dresden with universities from virtually all parts of the world.

Of particular interest is the double degree program with the Università degli studi di Trento (Italy). In this program, you typically spend the first four semesters of your study in Dresden. You complete the fifth and sixth semesters in Trento and receive a bachelor's degree from both universities.

Learning agreements and the flexible electives area render the recognition of examinations abroad facile. Financial support is available as well.

Graduated - What's Next?

Graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics leaves you with manifold options, irrespective of whether you enter the job market or continue studying.

Job market prospects of graduates are very good and diverse. Which fields of activity fit best depends on individual profiles and specializations chosen. Generally, graduates oriented toward business administration orientation qualify for advanced jobs in private-sector companies or business-related administration. The realm of occupational fields ranges from project management, organizational and personnel development, marketing and market research to purchasing/procurement, logistics, controlling, finance/accounting, energy, environmental and sustainability management, sales/distribution, and management consulting. For graduates with an orientation towards economics, employment offers in state institutions, public administration (e.g. authorities, ministries, consumer centers), central and commercial banks, insurance companies, chambers and associations, as well as national and international organizations.

A bachelor's degree is the first academic degree you can earn. With a bachelor's degree in business administration and economics, you can apply for a four-semester master's program - immediately after the bachelor's degree or later after spending some time in the working world!

At our faculty, the master programs Business Administration and Public and International Economics are dedicated to continuing your studies after graduating in this Bachelor's program.

Why Study the Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics at TU Dresden?

Surely, there are many universities offering bachelor's programs in Business Administration and Economics. For the following reasons, TU Dresden is a superior choice:

• You receive a comprehensive foundation in business administration, economics, and business information systems.
• You can organize your studies much more flexibly than elsewhere. There are plenty of specializations. Combination options in the elective area are manifold.
• You have ample opportunities to study abroad.

Location

At the Faculty of Business and Economics, you are right on the main campus of TU Dresden in Südvorstadt. The chairs, the dean's office, and the study office locate in the historic Georg-Schumann-Bau and the adjacent Hülße-Bau. A large part of your courses also takes place in these buildings. Like the entire campus, Georg-Schumann-Bau and Hülße-Bau are easy to reach by public transport or bicycle.