You should have a general interest in global events and enjoy discussing economic and sociopolitical questions. Furthermore, the ability to think in an analytical and abstract manner and to understand mathematics is essential.

For this program of study, you must be able to read and understand specialist literature in English. However, you will not be required to provide proof of your language skills.

In the Business and Economics minor, you have many options to select from, thus enabling you to combine the modules from each area in a way that aligns with your own interests as much as possible.

In the first few semesters, you will complete the required modules “Introduction to Economics” and “Mathematics” as well as five required elective modules in the areas of business administration (e.g. Fundamentals of Marketing, Fundamentals of Finance) and/or Economics (e.g. Strategic Decisions, Macroeconomics).

In the last few semesters, you may specialize by selecting from two specialization modules in total from the following areas:

• Economics Data Science and Behavioral Strategy,
• International Economics and Public Policy
• Accounting and Finance, and
• Management

Stays abroad

Would you like to live abroad for a semester or a year? Do you want to learn another language and get to know a new culture? Or gain a different perspective on your particular subject? A stay abroad provides you with the perfect opportunity to achieve this and is possible with every degree program – either self-organized or by taking advantage of one of the popular exchange programs. This is made possible by various cooperation agreements and partnerships with foreign universities.

For more information on this topic, please visit our websites on studying abroad. Visit our student exchange platform for an overview of cooperating universities in your field.

This program of study does not require you to spend time abroad, but you nevertheless have the opportunity to do so.

Internships

This program of study does not include a mandatory internship. However, voluntary internships are a great way to gain insight into a professional field.

An internship allows you to discover whether everyday life in a particular occupation suits your career expectations and interests. You can gain qualifications for a professional field and acquire important professional and personal skills to start a career. An internship helps you both shape your career path, and mold the remainder of your course sequence – in particular by selecting specializations that suit your practical experience.

You can find further information and relevant internships on the Career Service website.

You career prospects upon the completion of your studies with a minor in Business and Economics depend largely on your selected major. Regardless of this, your additionally acquired knowledge of economics will open up a range of opportunities: You will develop a deep understanding of economic interrelationships, which will make you a sought-after interdisciplinary specialist in many fields.

In combination with the humanities, social sciences or cultural studies as core subjects, the following fields of activity may be of interest to you:

• Cultural and creative industries (e.g. cultural management, media companies)
• Public relations, communication, and marketing
• Project and event management
• Educational and research communities
• Publishing industries and book trade
• International cooperation (e.g. NGOs, cultural exchange)
• Public service, administration, foundations
• Business journalism and communication studies

Depending on your profile and individual specialization, careers in economics-related areas are also realistic, for example in market research, in human resources or consulting.

Depending on your module selection, the minor may additionally enable access to master’s degree programs in economic-related fields.

Not sure what to do after graduation? Don’t worry!

A university degree generally does not prepare you for a single profession but qualifies you for a wide range of career paths – for example, in research, in a typical profession related to your field of study, or in one of many other academic fields.

This is why career orientation is also part of your studies. Gaining practical experience is key, and you can do so through internships, working student positions, part-time jobs or voluntary work, for example.

JGU’s Career Service will support you throughout the entire process with information, advice, workshops and numerous events – from career orientation and working on your profile and skills to finding your dream job and successfully applying for it.