Business Administration and Economics Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic)

Overview

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Duration: 6 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester
Restrictions: With NC 1
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Contents of the subject Business Administration and Economics

Durch das Studium habe ich die Möglichkeit, mich entsprechend meiner eigenen Interessen und Schwerpunkte in verschiedenen Profilen zu spezialisieren und mein Studium dadurch individuell zu gestalten. Zudem erhalte ich Einblicke in ökonomische Prozesse, wodurch ich aktuelle politische Entwicklungen und Entscheidungen deutlich besser einordnen und nachvollziehen kann. Am Campus in Bielefeld ist alles an einem Ort gebündelt – das gefällt mir besonders gut.
Fabian, Student
Good student-to-staff ratio
The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics at Bielefeld University offers a very good student-to-staff ratio, which is made possible by the small size of the faculty. Students benefit from close contact with teaching staff, which promotes individualised supervision and support during their studies.

Distinct research orientation
The Faculty is one of the leading locations for economic research in Germany. This enables students to learn directly from the latest research findings and methods and to be introduced to current topics in economics.

Preliminary courses in mathematics
An integrated pre-course in mathematics at the beginning of the degree programme facilitates the transition from school to university. The targeted teaching of the necessary maths skills ensures that students are well prepared for the physics lectures.

A wide range of tutorials in the first year
The first year of study is supported by numerous tutorials to help students develop their skills in quantitative subjects. This additional support helps to promote study skills and deepen understanding of complex economics content.

Wide range of exchange programmes
The faculty maintains worldwide collaborations that offer a wide range of exchange programmes. This allows students to gain international experience and experience the global aspects of economics, which enriches their academic and personal development.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Careers in the Private Sector: Graduates find employment in private-sector companies, where they analyze economic relationships and make data-driven decisions. These positions require both analytical thinking and the practical application of the knowledge they have acquired.

Public Administration: This program prepares graduates for roles in public institutions, where they contribute to the development and implementation of economic strategies. This role is crucial for shaping and improving public services.

Consulting: In consulting firms, graduates can apply their expertise to help companies optimize their processes and strategies. These roles require both economic know-how and communication skills.

Research and Teaching: Graduates have the opportunity to work in research institutions or universities. Here, they can further deepen their knowledge and contribute to the advancement of scientific understanding.

Social Organizations: Social organizations seek graduates to address economic issues and develop solutions to societal challenges. These positions require a high degree of social responsibility and commitment.

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Course start

Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) Business Administration and Economics comprise 180 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

The study places are subject to admission restrictions (numerus clausus). You need to register online with the German Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Foundation for University Admission) (hochschulstart.de) and then apply to Bielefeld University within the currently applicable application deadlines.

Places are allocated in the so-called German ‘Dialogorientiertes Serviceverfahren (DoSV)’ (dialogue-oriented service procedure) and is carried out in several steps. If you accept an admission offer during this procedure, you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.

Step by step trough the DoSV application process

To the application portal

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application deadline reminder

To the application portal

You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years