Economics
Economics
Steckbrief
Studienabschluss Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Zugangsbeschränkung No restricted admission Zulassungsvoraussetzung University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur)Proof of German skills at B2-level
- The required language skills proof with one of the following options.
All language certificates that are proven in the form of a language test are valid for 5 years.
Applicants, who would like to apply for a higher semester can find further information on addition documents to be submitted here.
Regelstudienzeit 6 Semesters Studienbeginn Wintersemester Application deadline Applicants with German secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur) an der OVGU 15 September Applicants with international secondary school leaving certificate über uni-assist 15 July
Objectives
How can unemployment and poverty be combated? How can the economy be restructured in a climate-friendly way? What impact will the euro have on prosperity and economic and political stability in Europe? How can we shape globalization so that it benefits everyone? These are just some of the many extremely important questions for our society to which answers are found in this program.
The study program Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft promotes independent, analytical and critical thinking. Students are put in a position to answer the pressing economic and social questions of our time. They learn to examine economic policy conditions and to scientifically evaluate alternative courses of action. The main focus of the study program is on economics, which is expanded to include political and social science as well as business perspectives
Berufliche Perspektiven
The program prepares students for flexible employment in all areas related to economics, in particular in
- political organizations and political consultants
- public institutions (e.g. federal and state ministries, municipal administrations),
- staff departments of larger companies,
- regionally or nationally active financial institutions,
- political organizations (e.g. political parties, social associations, employers'associations, trade unions, other non-governmental organizations) as well as in
- business editorial offices of agencies, newspapers or radio and television stations.
Graduates are excellently prepared for admission to Master's programs in business and economics.
Passt dieser Studiengang zu mir?
Candidates for this course should demonstrate curiosity about economic issues and have a good to excellent understanding of mathematics.
More information
The accredited Bachelor's program VWL- Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft is the right program for high school graduates who are interested in current economic and socio-political issues. It is quantitatively oriented, has a strong economic policy focus and combines a sound study of economics with supplementary options in business administration and social sciences.
The relevant core economics subjects are on the timetable in the 1st - 4th semester. In the 5th and 6th semesters, the study program offers an economics seminar and a selection of freely selectable specialization options. From the 2nd semester onwards, students can also specialize in these areas by choosing from a wide range of options in business management and social sciences.
Program structure
