Business Studies
Business Studies (B.A.)
The Bachelor’s degree program Business Studies offers you an innovative and wide-ranging course of study that not only provides you with in-depth knowledge from various economic disciplines, but also specifically promotes your individual interests.
Our special advantage: In addition to a specialist field of study (Business Administration (BWL), Economics (VWL), Business Information Systems (WIN) and Business Education (WiPäd)), you can also choose a future-oriented thematic field of study at an early stage – tailored to your strenghts and career goals. Whether Data Science and Business Intelligence, Sustainability, Digitalization, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Customer Insights – with us, you are not just choosing a degree course, but a perspective with a future. Interdisciplinary content, modern teaching formats and the opportunity to study abroad open up a wide range of opportunities for you – both nationally and internationally.
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 6
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Study location
- Nuremberg
- Number of students
- > 600
- Subject group
- Economic and Social Sciences, Law
- Special ways to study
- Double degree program, Cooperative Bachelor’s degree program
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Admission Requirements
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Keywords
- Business Administration, Management Accounting, Data Science, Digitalization, Finances, Society, Health Economics, Management, Marketing, Market Research, Sustainability, Business And Economics, Personnel, Personnel Development, Politics And Society, Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Business, Economic and business education, Information Systems, Economic policy
What is the degree program about?
The Bachelor’s degree program in Business Studies prepares students for careers in global and future-oriented sectors. The aim of the program is for students to acquire academic knowledge and learn specialist methods in the field of business studies that they are able to apply in practice. The Bachelor’s degree program at the School of Business, Economics and Society in Nuremberg has a strong international focus and offers one of the widest ranges of subjects of any such program in German-speaking countries.
This degree program is taught in German. Therefore, a good knowledge of German is an essential prerequisite to successfully completing the degree program. Proof of German language proficiency at DSH 2 level or equivalent is required for admission.
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The Bachelor’s degree program is divided into two study phases (semesters 1-2: assessment phase and semesters 3-6: Bachelor’s phase): In the first semesters in particular, you will take various compulsory courses. This will give you an initial overview of the world of business, basic methodological and economic knowledge and fundamental data science skills. By the beginning of the third semester at the latest, you will choose a specialization (Business Administration, Economics, Business Information Systems and Business Education) that matches your interests. At the same time, you can take modules from a specific interdisciplinary field of study from the first semester onwards. At the end of the Bachelor’s degree course, you will write a Bachelor’s thesis.
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Fields of Study
The fields of study consist of the introductory module in the first semester and five further modules from the third semester onwards. Students can choose one of ten possible fields of study regardless of their choice of specialization. In contrast to the specializations, the fields of study have an interdisciplinary focus. This gives students the opportunity to specialize in particular areas of work or to prepare for a specific Master’s degree course.
- Work ans personnel
- Data Science & Business Intelligence
- Digitalization, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Finance, Auditing, Controlling, Taxation and Supplements
- Healthcare
- Marketing & Customer Insights
- Sustainability
- Taxation
- Business, Politics & Society
- Business Education
Specialization
From the third semester at the latest, students can choose between four specializations: Business Administration, Economics, Business Information Systems and Business Education. Some of the modules in the specializations are compulsory and some are freely selectable from certain areas. The respective selection options can be found in the individual curricula and the module handbook. Students specializing in Business Administration, for example, attend courses such as Cost Accounting and Controlling or International Business Management, while students specializing in Economics take subjects such as International Economics or Public Sector Economics. The student advisory services can help you choose a suitable combination of modules.
You can find more information on the german study program’s website.
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- Interest in economic contexts
- Interest in social and political issues
- Interest in operational procedures and decision-making processes
- Basic mathematical understanding
- Good knowledge of English recommended
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The fields of activity for economists are diverse: after successfully completing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, you will be able to take on diverse and challenging activities in many areas of industry, trade and service companies. These range from planning and analyzing activities to managerial and advisory tasks. However, non-commercial institutions and the public sector (such as chambers of commerce, authorities, ministries and associations) also have a great need for young professionals with a degree in economics.
areas in which business specialists may pursue careers are very diverse, ranging from responsibilities in planning and analysis to roles in management and consulting. Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies are qualified to take on demanding tasks in industry, in trade and at service providers such as in the consulting sector. There is also high demand for such graduates in the public sector and non-commercial institutions, such as chambers of commerce and associations.
for economists are diverse: after successfully completing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, you will be able to take on diverse and challenging activities in many areas of industry, trade and service companies. These range from planning and analyzing activities to managerial and advisory tasks. However, non-commercial institutions and the public sector (such as chambers of commerce, authorities, ministries and associations) also have a great need for young professionals with a degree in economics.
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The desired subject specialization and desired thematic field of study can be flexbily combined.
Students studying a Bachelor’s degree program at WiSo may choose to study part of their degree in another country at one of over 140 international partner universities.
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Application deadline winter semester
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30.09.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- DSH 2 or equivalent
- Details and notes
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The application deadline for the winter semester for international applicants is July 15th.
In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
Do you need help or more information?
Our Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) is the central point of contact for all questions about studying and starting a degree programme. Our Student Service Centres and subject advisors support you in planning your studies.