Economics (Bachelor of Arts, B.A.)
Study Economics at HU Berlin — practice-focused, research-driven, and firmly grounded in quantitative methods. You will develop deep expertise in economics, business administration, statistics, and law, building an excellent foundation for a successful career in business, politics, or public administration.
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At a glance
Course structure and content
The course will provide you with a solid grounding in the theory and skills of business administration, economics and methodological foundations including mathematics, statistics, econometrics, information systems and law as well as economic history and current developments in these fields. Students obtain:
- a critical understanding of the most important theories, principles and methods in Business Administration,
- the ability to perform tasks independently and apply scientific methods and knowledge to the solution of economic problems,
- capacity for teamwork and qualifications that are demanded in relevant occupations,
- competencies in a combination of classroom teaching, virtual instruction and self-study on one’s own or in a group,
- the opportunity to participate independently in research and development projects early on
- interdisciplinary skills as well as key competencies (e.g. language competencies, intercultural competencies or methodological competencies)
Mandatory modules (24 CP)
Economics I: (6 CP)
Economics II: (6 CP)
Economics III: (6 CP)
Mathematics I (6 CP)**
Mandatory elective modules (36 CP)
Mathematics II (6 CP) or Statistics I** (6 CP) or Statistics II** (6 CP) or Introduction to Econometrics (6 CP)
Economics IV: Microeconomics II (6 CP) or Economics V: Macroeconomics II (6 CP)
Two mandatory elective modules in Economics (6 CP each) from the module catalogue of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Two mandatory elective modules in Economics and/or Methodological Foundations (6 CP each).
**If you are studying the content of the Mathematics I and/or Statistics modules in your core subject, you need to replace these mandatory modules or mandatory elective modules with content from the Methodological Foundations area of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
Special features
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.
You should have a general interest in economic issues. These are e.g: How does unemployment arise? How do exchange rates and tariffs affect foreign trade? Are markets fair? Is there sustainable economic growth? You should also have an aptitude for quantitative fields such as statistics and mathematics and be interested in answering economic questions through analytical thinking and with the help of mathematical models. Finally, good communication and teamwork skills as well as self-discipline are advantageous.
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Career opportunities & prospects
Following a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at HU, you can continue your studies on a master’s course in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics and the master’s programme in Economics and Management Science (MEMS).
The successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Economics will qualify you for positions in the fields of economics, politics and administration.
Course Advisory Service
Contact via the Student Advisory Centre, Tel.(030) 2093-99525, boenisch@wiwi.hu-berlin.de
Recognition of credits
Examination Board, submit applications to the Examination Office, Tel. (030) 2093-9952-2/-4/-0, pruefungsbuero-wiwi@hu-berlin.de
Contact information for the faculty
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Institutsgeb?ude, Spandauer Stra?e 1, 10178 Berlin