BSc Economics (Volkswirtschaftslehre) at University of Münster

Bachelor of Science in Economics teaching economic and business-administration foundations, quantitative and digital skills, and subject-specific language skills. Teaching is in German and English. A mobility window in the fifth semester allows study at partner universities.

Faculty: Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät (School of Business and Economics)  |  Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS)  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; some courses in a foreign language  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The first year covers fundamentals of economics, data handling and how prosperity and inflation arise; the second year applies this to market economy performance, income distribution and climate policy; the third year offers specialisations such as energy economics, innovation, monetary policy and transport. Eight elective modules must be taken, at least three from economics and one from business administration, plus a choice between a general-studies course and an internship of at least 150 hours.

Career pathways

Business, ministries and the public sector, international organisations, consulting, the financial sector, start-ups and research; the degree prepares for Master's programmes in economics.

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