Program Overview

Economics and Business Administration Focus: Business and Economics Education II

The Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration with a focus on Business and Economics Education II is a program designed for individuals interested in teaching and preparing content in the field of business and economics. The program explores various aspects of business education, including staff development, vocational education systems, and the use of technology to optimize workflows.

Key Facts

• Degree: Bachelor of Science
• Admission restriction: Without admission restriction (without NC)
• Duration: 6 semesters
• Credits/ECTS: 180
• Teaching language: German
• Tuition fee: None
• Semester contribution: 305.05
• Start of studies: Winter semester, Summer semester
• Part-time possible: No
• Institutions: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Economics chairs

Programme Content

The program focuses on training students to become teachers at vocational colleges in business and economics, along with another unrelated subject. Students can choose from various teaching subjects outside of economics and business administration, including:

• Mathematics
• German, English, French, Spanish
• Ethics
• Protestant Theology in Religious Education
• Computer Science
• Social Studies
• Sports Science

The common features of the program include traditional fields of business administration, economics, and business information systems. The differences between each discipline are highlighted in the following table:

• Business Administration: Examines the economic activities of companies
• Economics: Examines the economic systems of states or larger entities, such as the EU
• Business Information Systems: Examines the use of computers to optimize workflows

Structure

The bachelor's program is the first degree qualifying graduates to work in their profession. The standard length of the study program is six semesters, with different types of courses offered for each module, including seminars, lectures, and exercises. The program comprises 180 credits (ECTS), with 1 ECTS equal to 30 hours for attendance, preparation, and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework, and examinations.

Areas of Employment for Graduates

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• School education (e.g., qualification for teacher training at vocational colleges with a master's degree in Business and Economics Education Studies)
• Education, training, staff development, and in-house training management
• Commerce (e.g., accounting, controlling, management, production, logistics, taxes)
• Private sector areas with high demand for analytical skills (e.g., consulting firms, banks, insurance companies)
• Science and research (e.g., as a teaching associate at a university, generally with a master's degree)

Postgraduate Master's Programs

The university offers postgraduate master's programs, including:

1. Business and Economics Education Master of Science
2. Business and Economics Education Master of Education

Admission Requirements

• University entrance qualification (e.g., general secondary school leaving certificate)
• Language requirements: Good knowledge of German (language of instruction) and mathematics/statistics
• Interest in pedagogics
• Good organization skills and time management

What Can You Do After Your Studies?

The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities, including in school education, education, training, staff development, commerce, and science and research. Graduates can also pursue postgraduate master's programs to further their education and career prospects.