Business Administration (Bachelor of Arts, B.A.)

Since its re-establishment, the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at HU has made a name for itself through its major commitment to teaching and research - an approach largely centred around applying quantitative methods and processes to economic issues. Building on that success, the Faculty’s range of courses will continue to focus on learning and applying complex quantitative economic methods in future. The first two professional university degrees – B.Sc. in Economics and B.Sc. in Business Administration - will ready you for the requirements of the job market. They provide you with a rigorous, profile-orientated foundation in the specialized knowledge you will need to act effectively and successfully in a range of professional fields. You should be interested in and have an aptitude for subjects such as statistics and mathematics.

If you are interested in economic relationships and enjoy thinking through entrepreneurial issues, you possess important prerequisites. For example: How do companies use their resources sustainably? How can customer needs be identified and optimally met? How are prices and product strategies determined? Or: What motivates employees, and how can successful international business collaborations be achieved?

An interest in analytical thinking and a certain affinity for numbers – especially in mathematics and statistics – are important for systematically understanding economic topics and addressing them with appropriate models.

Furthermore, the program requires a willingness to engage intensively and continuously with the underlying theories and apply them to practical problems. A high degree of independent learning and the ability to organize knowledge in a structured way are essential.

Good English skills will support you in this, as will communication skills, teamwork, and intercultural openness.

You are qualified for most Master's programmes that continue your major field of study. However, some Master's programmes in economics may also be open to you, provided they require 60 ECTS credits in economic content and methods, or if you can demonstrate additional relevant coursework in your major. You can find the admission requirements on the faculty website.

Find out more in the course catalogue or via the data base Hochschulkompass nationwide.

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration opens up diverse career opportunities in business, administration, and non-profit organizations. The knowledge and skills acquired prepare you for work in various functional areas of companies, such as marketing, controlling, finance and accounting, management, or logistics.

Furthermore, opportunities exist in consulting firms, banks, insurance companies, and auditing firms. The field of business informatics and work at the interface between business and technical issues are also open to you. Positions in public institutions, international organizations, and the education and research sectors are also possible.

The degree also provides a solid foundation for future self-employment or for taking on responsible management roles.

Finally, the Bachelor's degree qualifies you for further Master's studies, which allow for in-depth academic study or specialization in specific fields and further increases your chances of securing leadership positions.

More information on career prospects and alternatives can be found in the Berufenet database.