Economics

The course covers Economics, including both Economic Science and Business Administration, in its breadth and interconnections. Early specialization in a specific direction is avoided for as long as possible. Instead, students are equipped with methodological and theoretical fundamentals that can be applied throughout their professional careers.

A distinctive feature of the Frankfurt “Bachelor in Economics” is the close integration of Business Administration and Economics, combined with a broad acquisition of methodological expertise and problem-solving skills.

The program aims to foster your critical and interdisciplinary thinking by providing theoretical, institutional, and empirical knowledge, as well as methodological expertise in economic science. It seeks to contribute to the development of individuals who can analyze and evaluate the social impacts of economic decisions based on concepts of economic ethics. The focus is on a comprehensive education in economic science to prepare you for socially responsible roles in national and international institutions and companies.

The broad economic orientation of the Frankfurt Bachelor not only provides you with an excellent foundation for a successful start to your career but also opens up opportunities for further study and specialization in a Master’s program.

The degree program leading to the "Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics and Business Administration" is a full-time course with a standard period of study of six semesters, during which you must earn 180 ECTS credit points (CP).

Orientation Phase:
The first year of study is designed to help you get oriented and provides an introduction to business administration, economics, and the foundational methods of the program. The orientation phase must be completed within three semesters.

Qualification Phase:
The actual bachelor’s examination begins with the qualification phase.

The second academic year focuses on deepening your knowledge of the core areas of Business Administration and Economics and selecting an area of concentration. It consists of six core modules delivered through lectures, exercises, and tutorials, a fundamentals seminar on academic writing, and two mandatory modules related to your chosen area of concentration.

In the third academic year, you will deepen your chosen area of concentration through elective modules, broaden your focus with freely selectable elective modules, and prepare for the nine-week bachelor’s thesis through the economics seminar.

You also have the option to choose a secondary concentration in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Finance, Accounting, Business Information Systems, or Management.

The standard period of study, including all examinations (and the bachelor’s thesis), is six semesters, with a maximum of nine semesters. After successfully completing the bachelor’s examination, the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration will award you the academic degree "Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration."

Areas of Concentration:
The goal of the concentration phase is to develop an individual qualification profile. You can tailor your studies to your personal interests and preferences by choosing from the following areas of concentration:

1. Economics
   with modules in Economics  
2. Finance & Accounting
   with modules in Finance, Accounting, and Auditing  
3. Management
   with modules in Organization, Staff, Marketing, Operations Management, and Business Information Systems  

Detailed information on the content and structure of the program can be found on the Faculty 2 website.