Arts & Humanities
BA Culture and Economy
University of Mannheim, Germany
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Fall semester (September)
Arts & Humanities
University of Mannheim, Germany
Students enrolled in the master's program in Culture and Economy can build on the expertise they have acquired in the bachelor's program and enhance their knowledge of Cultural Studies and Business Administration or Economics.
Faculty: School of Humanities | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); approx. 120 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February) | Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Usually, two thirds of the master's program consist of the major in German Studies and one third of the combination major in Business Administration or Economics: The major, German Studies, offers students the opportunity to specialize either in Linguistics and/or in Literary Studies. The contents of this humanistic program of study provide an in-depth and critical examination of the cultural and linguistic phenomenons of the German-speaking world.
Graduates of the master’s program in Culture and Economy know and understand economic concepts and processes. That is why they are particularly in demand in roles that require both cultural awareness and expertise in business administration and economics.
If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 140 ECTS credits. Completion of a bachelor's program in Culture and Economy: German Studies or in a program in the Humanities, Business Administration or Economics recognized as equivalent, completed with a grade of “good” or better (equivalent to the German grade of 2.5) at a German higher education institution or abroad (also Berufsakademie), corresponding to at least 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of at least three years Depending on the combination major, the program must have courses in Business Administration or Economics corresponding to at least 36 ECTS credits and courses in Cultural Studies corresponding to at least a basic and an advanced module or equivalent courses in the core subject German Studies If subject-specific knowhow in the field of Cultural Studies is missing, you can still apply, since you can acquire the required knowledge in Cultural Studies later on. Proof of proficiency in German Selection criteria The selection criteria are irrelevant since this program of study is currently not selective. Applying as a graduate in another field of study If you are interested in this program but mainly have a background in business administration or economics, you may also apply. Applications are not rejected due to a lack of prior knowledge in the field of cultural studies. You can
Intake: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February)
Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); approx. 120 ECTS credits
Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/
Arts & Humanities
University of Mannheim, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Mannheim, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Mannheim, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Mannheim, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Mannheim, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Mannheim, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Mannheim, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Mannheim, Germany
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