Economics
Introduction
Nuertingen-Geislingen University is the only University of Applied Sciences in Southern Germany that offers at its campus in Nuertingen the bachelor degree program Applied Economics. It leads to the degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).
"Applying economics to enhance successful business activities" sums up the goal of this study program.
Characteristics of the degree program:
- a praxis-oriented degree program with 6 study semesters and 1 internship
- with an emphasis on economics, methods of empirical research, business administration and key qualifications
- possibility to study abroad or do an internship abroad
- choice of electives (in English) from the economics as well as business administration faculty
By studying applied economics, you are well-prepared for contemporary and future challenges in professional business life. It just takes six semesters at the university and one semester directly in the business world.
From the winter semester 2016/2017 on, students can optionally achieve the degree "International Econommics (B.Sc.)" if 50 % of the ECTS are done in a foreign language.
Fast Facts
At a Glance
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or International Economics (B.Sc.)
Time to Degree:
7 semester with an integrated internship in the 5th semester
Application Deadline Full-Time Students:
Winter Semester: 15th July
Summer Semester: 15th January
Application
EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
Deadline for spring/summer term:
Nomination deadline: November 15th
Application deadline: December 1st
Deadline for fall/winter term:
Nomination deadline: June 15th
Application deadline: July 1st
Application
Language Requirements:
German, English
Campus:
Nuertingen
Accreditation:
AQAS
German Website:
www.hfwu.de/vwl
Study Cycle
1. - 4. Semester:
Basic Course of Studies
5. Semester:
Internship
6. & 7. Semester:
Electives
Bachelor-Thesis
Curriculum
Semester 1 & 2
Semester 1
- Principles of Economics
- Fundamentals of Empirical Economic Research
- Mathematics
- Business Informatics
- Accounting and Finance
- Investment and Finance
- Accounting
- Academic Competences I
- Self Management
- Seminar in Economics I
- English in Business and Economics
Semester 2
- Microeconomics I
- Statistical Methods
- Management I
- Business Process Management
- Principles of Business Administration
- Economics and Law
- Institutional and Constitutional Economics
- Private Law
- Academic Competences II
- Group Management (Seminar)
- Seminar in Economics II
- Intercultural Communications
Semester 3 & 4
Semester 3
- Microeconomics II
- Macroeconomics I
- Data and Methods of Empirical Business Research
- Marketing and Market Research
- Economics and Politics
- Theories of Economic Policy
- Public Law
- Academic Competences III
- Seminar in Economics III
Semester 4
- Money and Financial Markets
- Money and Monetary Policy
- Financial Markets
- Macroeconomics II and International Economics
- Empirical Analyses
- Management Accounting and Human Resources
- Economics and Sustainability
- Introduction to Non-Profit-Economics and Management
- Environmental Economics
- Academic Competences IV
- Project
- Selected Topics in Business and Economics
- Competition and State I and II
- Financial Markets
- International Financial Markets
- Applied Analysis of International Financial Markets
- International Economics
- International Trade and Macroeconomics
- Applied International Economics
- Empirical Analysis I and II
- Business Administration
- two modules from the business administration programme
Semester 6 & 7
Semester 6
- 2 Elective Modules +
- Economics and Philosophy
- Governance of Economic Systems
- Finance
- Economic Change and Global Governance
- Professional Competences III
- Advanced Seminar in Economics
- Selected Topics in Business and Economics
Semester 7
- 2 Elective Modules +
- Governance of Economic Change
- General Management
- Change Management and Corporate Governance
+ Bachelor Thesis
+ Oral Exam
International Degree
Besides the German degree Economics (B.Sc.), students can also opt for an international degree.
To achieve the degree "International Economics (B.Sc.)", students need to fulfill the following criteria:
- 50 % of the total ECTS need to be taken in a foreign language
- at least one study abraod semester
- internship abroad or with an international content
- elective "International Economics" at HfWU
HfWU supports the students as follows:
- extensive and flexible choice of study abroad possibilities
- an optional "track" in English at the home university
- an intensive preparation for the stay abroad
- many foreign-language possibilities
- lectures and presentations held by foreign guest professors
- double degree possibility at selected partner universities
Language of Instruction
Classes in this degree program are primarily instructed in German, some classes are offered in English. For more information, please refer to the German site.
However, NGU offers a wide range of English taught classes to exchange students. For more information, please refer to our English Course List for exchange students.
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