BSc Economics at University of Mannheim

Economics examines, at the micro level, how people make decisions about scarce resources of all kinds. At the macro level, it looks at entire economies and analyzes how they function and develop. Typical questions include, for example: How can economic policy help address the climate crisis? How does artificial intelligence influence the economy and our jobs? What impact does immigration have on the economy?

Faculty: School of Law and Economics  |  Department: Department of Economics  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); 180–188 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught  |  Intake: Fall semester (September)  |  Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Why is the independence of the European Central Bank important? During the bachelor’s program, you will attend classes on, for example: basic economic principles, microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic policy, public finance, mathematics, econometrics and academic writing and research. You can also combine your degree program in Economics with a minor, or in some cases even with multiple minors.

Career pathways

As an economist, you will understand how people make decisions, develop an understanding of macroeconomic relationships and learn how to work with data. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities for you—for example in ministries, international organizations, think tanks, the European Commission, and companies.

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