Economics and Business Administration - Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need an adequate knowledge of German.

German Language Proficiency

• DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2) or
• TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas) or
• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level C1

English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations

• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B2 or
• if applicants have university entrance qualification or a university degree obtained in English or
• Proof by school reports: Proof of lessons in English for at least 4 years or 3 years, if the foreign language has been taken up to the degree entitling to university entrance. The average grade of the last two years of language lessons must be at least the German grade 4 (sufficient) or 5 points.
• Alternative evidence: At least two years of lessons at a secondary educational institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. Applicants who need a preparatory German course before commencing their studies must present their knowledge of English with their application.

For other proof possibilities see: Language requirement

Upon completion of this programme, students should have acquired the technical and methodological skills required for the successful entry (or re-entry) into the labour market. The dual-subject bachelor's programme in Economics teaches the basic terms and methods of economics, as well as the skills needed to solve problems in economics and business.
Possible career fields for graduates depend on the choice of specialisation and secondary subject; the most common fields include business training, continuing education and adult education, as well as commercial employment in middle-sized to large industrial, commercial and service firms, associations and (national and international) organisations.
Students who are interested in further study in this field (for example those who aim for an academic career) have the option of continuing their studies at the master's level. This can take place at any number of universities in Germany and abroad. The University of Oldenburg offers related master's programmes (M.A.) in Economics and Law, Management Consulting and Sustainability Economics and Management.
Students who intend to become qualified teachers in vocational schools should combine this degree with a Master's of Education in Business Education.

If students are interested in a non-school-related goal, more information can be found at the professional field of Business Administration, Economics and Law (in German).

Should you be interested in developing a deeper understanding of this field, (for example if you aim for an academic career), you also have the opportunity to build upon your bachelor's degree with a corresponding master's programme. You can do this at a number of universities in Germany and abroad. At the University of Oldenburg, you can choose from several master's programmes, including the M.A. Business Administration: Management and Law and M.A. Sustainability Economics and Management. The Master of Education (Vocational and Business Education) leads to a school career with the professional goal of becoming a teacher at vocational schools.

International applicants who received their prior education abroad should apply online through uni-assist. For further details see: Application for international students

English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations

• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B2 or
• if applicants have university entrance qualification or a university degree obtained in English or
• Proof by school reports: Proof of lessons in English for at least 4 years or 3 years, if the foreign language has been taken up to the degree entitling to university entrance. The average grade of the last two years of language lessons must be at least the German grade 4 (sufficient) or 5 points.
• Alternative evidence: At least two years of lessons at a secondary educational institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. Applicants who need a preparatory German course before commencing their studies must present their knowledge of English with their application.

For more details see Foreign language skills on this page.

This course of studies accepts a limited number of applicants, and application is only possible in the winter semester.
The application deadline for the winter semester is 15 July.

Overview application deadlines Dual-Subject Bachelor's programmes

Students aiming to be professionally active in vocational education must be able to provide proof of at least 52 weeks of relevant vocational activities in the discipline of economics before registering for the Master's thesis. (This can also be demonstrated through completed vocational training.)

You will find further information in the German-language Regulations for Master's Degrees for teachers (Nds.MasterVO-Lehr) and in the course-specific appendixes to the examination regulations for the M.Ed. in Business Education.