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Within the scope of the Dual-subject Bachelor, you can take Economics and Business Administration
- as a Major (90 ECTS credits) combined with a Minor subject in the specialisation Vocational Education
- as a primary or secondary dual subject (60 ECTS credits) with a non-teaching goal, or
- as a Minor (30 ECTS credits) combined with a Major with a non-teaching goal
Economics and Business Administration can be studied either in connection with a non-teaching career goal (as a subject with 30 or 60 ECTS credits) or as a professional teaching qualification (as a major subject with 90 ECTS credits). If you want to become a teacher, you must follow the combinations of subjects for each teaching position.
Orientation and Goals
The field of economics encompasses the analysis of economic relationships of all kinds between businesses, consumers and state institutions. Skills in economics are indispensable in most areas of today's working world, and can be applied in diverse situations. Such skills are an integral part of this degree programme.
At the University of Oldenburg, considerable emphasis is places on the fields of business administration and economics. Business administration (BWL) focuses on the organisation and function of businesses, whilst economics (VWL) examines broader relationships between actors in the economy, as well as the legal aspects of such relationships. The integrated study of both fields contributes to a general understanding of the wider scope of economic studies.
In this dual-subject bachelor's programme, students at the University of Oldenburg learn the basic terms, methods and concepts of these disciplines, as well as the skills to analyse economic issues.
Foreign Language Skills
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
Careers and Areas of Employment
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.
Target Group/Admission Requirements
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.
Application/Admission Procedures
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
Further Information
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.