You should have a general interest in global events and enjoy discussing economic and sociopolitical issues. 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 first two semesters of the program of study, the introductory phase, you will get to know the basics of economics and business administration and receive insights into statistics and business mathematics. These topics will be discussed at a more advanced level during the third and fourth semesters – the consolidation phase. From the fifth semester onwards, the program of study consists of required elective modules which you are free to select from two business administration focuses and one economics focus in accordance with your interests.

During this specialization phase, you additionally have the option to hold tutorials for younger students and to pursue an internship and modules from other faculties. Subsequently, you will take part in a seminar, during which you will begin to work on your topic for your bachelor’s thesis.

Content of the degree program

Stay 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.

As a rule, you can easily have credits earned abroad recognized in your program of study.

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.

As a graduate of Business and Economics, you generally have very good job prospects. Since you have developed a comprehensive understanding for how economics and companies function during the program of study, you will be of interest for many employers.

Potential professional fields:

• Company organization, planning, and controlling
• Finances and accounting
• Management, corporate leadership
• Corporate consulting
• Marketing, advertising
• Material and merchandise management, logistics
• Personnel management and development
• Project management
• Risk analysis and management
• Distribution and sales
• Financial auditing
• Start-ups
• Academia (e.g., at universities, universities of applied sciences, research institutions)
• Politics and social affairs (e.g., in ministries, political parties, foundations, educational institutions, and associations)
• International relations (e.g., tourism, trade relations, foreign service, international organizations)
• Public services and administration (e.g., specialist consultant, public relations)

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.