Business Studies

Course content

The Bachelor’s degree program is divided into two parts. During the assessment phase in the first two semesters, students must complete compulsory courses in which they learn the basics of business and economics, including methods from statistics, mathematics and law.

During the remaining four semesters, students may choose advanced courses and specializations according to their interests.

At the end of the degree program students complete a Bachelor’s thesis.

Competencies

During the degree program students develop a profile of transferable skills that includes:

• academic knowledge of business and economics
• the ability to apply methods from business and economics in practice
• core skills such as language and computer skills, presentation abilities and team skills

Career opportunities

The areas in which business specialists may pursue careers are very diverse, ranging from responsibilities in planning and analysis to roles in management and consulting. Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies are qualified to take on demanding tasks in industry, in trade and at service providers. There is also high demand for such graduates in non-commercial institutions, such as chambers of commerce and associations.