BA Culture and Economy at University of Mannheim

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus. German proficiency at C1 level is required unless the applicant holds a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). Application period: Selective programs: from 1 June until 15 July Non-selective programs: from 1 June until 31 August Possible master’s programs The master’s programs you are eligible for vary depending on your core subject. Click on the core subjects above to see all possible master’s programs. Irrespective of your core subject in the humanities, you also have the option to study a master’s program focusing on business administration or economics. Thus, a bachelor’s degree in Culture and Economy gives you numerous options. Program overview The bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy is a combined degree program that brings together different subjects and academic cultures. For detailed information on the course contents of the cultural studies core subjects, please see the individual program descriptions. For your combination major, you can choose between Business Administration and Economics. If you choose Business Administration, you will attend introductory courses on finance, marketing, management, business informatics, accounting, and production. The University of Mannheim places a strong emphasis on business ethics by offering corresponding courses. If you choose Economics, you will not only learn the fundamentals of economics but also acquire knowledge in the fields of analysis, statistics, and micro- and macroeconomics. Another particularity of this combination major is that it also includes economic history. Why study the bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy at the University of Mannheim? Unique combination The combination of culture and economy in a single program is unique in Germany. Earning a double qualification in the humanities and Business Administration/Economics broadens students’ horizons. Therefore, our graduates are highly sought after on both national and international job markets. International focus With 450 partner universities and students from 100 countries, Mannheim is one of the most international universities in the country and provides students with an inspiring learning environment that facilitates excellent teaching and research. Working in small groups and good student-teacher ratio Students at the School of Humanities value the ability to work interactively in small groups and the favorable student-teacher ratio. The program managers will be happy to answer any questions you may have about organizing your studies. Academic advisors and teachers at the relevant department will help you with any questions about the program. Career opportunities The bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy trains you to become a sought-after all-rounder with broad cultural and economic expertise, problem-solving skills, and flexible thinking. You can analyze complex issues and develop value-based solutions. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities for you: Fields of activity related to cultural studies and the humanities Marketing Communications, public relations Media, journalism Cultural management Fields of activity related to economics and business administration Sales Procurement Customer service Human resources In addition, the integrated career-oriented module Wirtschaftskommunikation equips you with high-level communication skills and builds a bridge between the two subjects. It spotlights possible career opportunities and promotes insights into interesting areas of work as well as an early practical orientation. Read more about career prospects and career opportunities Studying abroad and internships Studying abroad The School of Humanities maintains collaborations with more than 150 partner universities worldwide. Our team for international affairs will support you in planning a stay abroad. The perfect time for students to go abroad is the fourth or fifth subject-specific semester, but individual arrangements are possible. Studying abroad to enhance your intercultural competencies is recommended but not mandatory when studying this program. We also offer field trips and interdisciplinary seminars in cooperation with international universities. Internships A six-week internship in Germany or abroad is an integral part of your studies. Further information and points of contact for all questions relating to internships and career entry can be found on the website of the School of Humanities. If you study the bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy, internships are particularly important for your career prospects. Interests and skills If you wish to study Culture and Economy, you should depending on your core subject, be enthusiastic about literature, cultures, and countries, social and political developments, history and philosophical questions, media, and communication processes, be interested in scientific methods and theories, enjoy questioning things critically as well as reflecting on and discussing issues, feel confident when presenting theses and content, enjoy writing academic texts, be curious and able to motivate yourself and have perseverance, have a very good level of German and—depending on your core subject—a good level of English, French, Italian, or Spanish proficiency. For the combination major in Business Administration, you should be enthusiastic about marketing and management as well as business ethics and have good mathematical skills. For the combination major in Economics, you should have very good mathematical skills and be interested in statistics and politics. You should be prepared to acquire and apply a lot of new knowledge within a short period of time. Financing and funding Scholarships The University of Mannheim offers various scholarships. This funding enables you to focus on your academic achievements and continue your voluntary work alongside your studies. Scholarship overview Funding opportunities for international degree-seeking students Financial aid for students The Studierendenwerk is the first place to contact if you have any questions on how to finance your studies. They will give you advice on BAföG and tell you about other funding options. Go to the Studierendenwerk Application and selection Important information on the awarding of study places For your application to be successful, you must apply in due time and form and fulfill the admission requirements for your chosen program of study. If a program of study is selective, the selection criteria set out in the relevant selection statutes apply in addition to the admission requirements. The University of Mannheim does not apply a numerus clausus system (grade-point average for admission to certain programs of study). All of our bachelor's programs require German language skills. If you do not have a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent qualification), you must submit proof of proficiency in German at C1 level. In the case of the bachelor's program in Culture and Economy, the requirements differ depending on the core subject. To find out more about the individual core subjects, click on the links in the relevant section above. Application period Selective programs: from 1 June until 15 July Non-selective programs: from 1 June until 31 August