BA Economics: Berlin School of Economics and Law

Course Description

In the Bachelor of Economics, students study for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a main focus on macro-economic processes with core business administration elements. The programme also offers the option of a semester abroad and/or supervised work experience.

Part One provides a systematic and interdisciplinary introduction to fundamental business skills with a strong focus on economics. Part Two offers modules in core areas dealing with issues in Economic Policy, Partial Market Analysis, Economics of Business Structures, Econometrics and Financial Management. Students can also, depending on their interests and goals, take streamed modules in the European Economy or the Public and Private Non-Profit Sector. The modules allow for possible additional subjects and the choice of a range of interdisciplinary topics and issues. The curriculum also includes the use of case studies and projects, specialised courses taught in English, and Key Qualifications to promote the soft skills needed in discussion and debate, team work and leadership. The many contacts to the business world and partner Universities further encourage the experience of working or studying abroad in Part Two and /or in the work experience semester.

Career prospects

This interdisciplinary programme, with its clear focus on the interface between theoretical and applied skills, is designed to give students the expertise needed for middle management tasks in international organisations and associations, as well as private-sector commerce and public companies. The broad business and economics focus in Part One also facilitates work in other areas.

Admission Requirements

• Academic qualifications meeting the general requirements for admission to a University or University of Applied Sciences, or professional qualifications allowing University admission as specified in §11 of the Law on Institutions of Higher Education in the State of Berlin (Berliner Hochschulgesetz ‑ BerlHG).
• German language university entrance exam for foreign students.
• Proof (only for the full-time programme) of very good English language skills at Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B1 level.
  • Suitable proof of English language skills:
    A language exam such as TOEFL (min. 407 paper based, 100 computer based) or continuous English lessons at least up to the German 10th grade or equivalent or completing the secondary school certificate (German 10th grade or equivalent) or meeting the requirements to study at a University of Applied Sciences or having bilingual school education in English or being an English