Economics and Business Administration – Focus: Business and Economics Education I

How can we teach and prepare content in the field of business and economics? What tools are suitable for staff development? And how is vocational education system structured? If you are interested in these questions, this is the programme for you!​​
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Key facts
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Admission restriction
without admission restriction (without NC)
Duration
6 Semesters
Credits/ECTS
180
Teaching language
German
Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
€ 272,65
Start of studies
Winter semester, Summer semester
Part-time possible
No
Institutions
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Economics chairs
Application & Deadlines

Programme content

Do you like dealing with people? Are you passionate about business issues? Do you enjoy teaching? Great! Our bachelor’s degree in ‘Business and Economics Education Studies’ would be a good choice for you. While business education specialists mainly plan and hold lessons in schools and vocational colleges, they sometimes also work in training departments at companies and in other areas of adult education. As economic issues are so complex, they need to be conveyed by specially trained staff in way that is appropriate for the target audience.

If you study Business and Economics Education Studies at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, you can specialize in one of two focus areas. While the first focus is on the vocational education system, corporate education and human resources, the second focus is mainly on teaching in a school environment, which means you will also be trained in a teaching subject outside of economics and business administration. The common features of both focus areas are the traditional fields of business administration, economics and business information systems. The following table highlights the differences between each discipline:

Sub-area Content
Business Administration examines the economic activities of companies
Economics examines the economic systems of states or larger entities, such as the EU
Business Information Systems examines the use of computers to optimize workflows

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Structure

Our bachelor’s programme is the first degree qualifying graduates to work in their profession. The standard length of the study programme is six semesters, and different types of courses are offered for each module (e.g. seminars, lectures or exercises).

In this single-subject Bachelor’s programme, the focus is on one subject comprising 180 credits (ECTS for short; 1 ECTS = 30 hours for attendance, preparation and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework and examinations).

You can choose from eight focus areas within the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. In the course profile Business Education I, the focus is on business education content with reference to professional life and learning.The focus is structured as follows:

Overview of the study profile

Picture: Sophie Bartholome

Our University also offers the following focus areas: Standard Focus, Business Administration, Economics, Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Information and Management Sciences and Business and Economics Education Studies II. You can change your focus during your studies.

By the way: There is a mathematics bridging course to help you prepare for your studies. We strongly advise all students to attend.

How might your degree programme shape up?

1st semester 2nd semester 3rd semester 4th semester 5th semester  6th semester
Foundations of Business and Economics Education Studies
(5 ECTS)		 Introduction to Vocational
Training Management
(3 ECTS)		 Introduction to Business Didactics
(5 ECTS)		 Introduction to Vocational
Training Management
(2 ECTS)		 Foundations of Empirical Research in
Business and Economics Education Studies
(6 ECTS)		 Bachelor’s thesis
(10 ECTS)
Operations Management
(6 ECTS)		 Seminar: Practical Business Studies I
(3 ECTS)		 Seminar: Practical School Studies I
(3 ECTS)		 Introduction to Business Information Systems
(6 ECTS)		 Business Administration IV1
(6 ECTS)		 Choice of specialization module:
e.g. Business Administration IV*
(6 ECTS)
Introduction to Economics
(5 ECTS)		 Pedagogical and Psychological Foundations of Learning
(5 ECTS)		 Business Administration II1
(6 ECTS)		 Business Administration III1
(6 ECTS)		 Integrated Information Processing
(4 ECTS)		  
Microeconomics
(5 ECTS)		 Business Administration I1
(6 ECTS)		 Financial Accounting and Controlling
(6 ECTS)		 Law for Economists
(6 ECTS)		  
Accounting
(3 ECTS)		 Macroeconomics
(5 ECTS)		 Choice of specialization module:
e.g. Business Administration I*
(6 ECTS)		 Choice of specialization module:
e.g. Business Administration II*
(6 ECTS)		 Foreign Languages for Economists
(6 ECTS)
  Statistics
(6 ECTS)

Economics I2
(5 ECTS)

 Choice of specialization module:
e.g. Business Administration III*
(6 ECTS)		 Seminar: Business Administration
(6 ECTS)		  
Mathematics for Economists
(6 ECTS)		     Economics II2
(5 ECTS)		  
  Practical Business Studies I: 4-week placement at a company in your mid-term break (5 ECTS)

Seminar: Practical School Studies I: 4-week placement at a school in your mid-term break (5 ECTS)		    

Abbreviations: ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (credit points)

1 You can choose from the following basic modules: Foundations of Marketing Management; Investment, Financing and the Capital Market; Organization, Leadership and Human Resource Management; Taxation / Auditing; Management; and Planning and Decision-Making.

2 You can choose from the following basic modules: Empirical and Experimental Research in Economics; Finance; Market, Competition and Regulation; and Foundations of Economic Policy.

* You also have to take four elective specialization modules (e.g. Operations Management, Service Management, Managerial Finance; and Taxation).

You can find more detailed information in the module catalogueExternal link.

Why study in Jena?

  • High flexibility: Shape your studies according to your personal strengths and interests. You can always change direction during your studies by choosing a new focus or switching to a similar study programme.
  • Research focus: The chairs of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration de conduct research in various areas that are covered by the degree programme, such as ‘Accounting, Taxation and Capital Markets’, ‘Corporate Governance: Management and Corporate Control’ and ‘Decision and Risk’.
  • Close cooperation: Make the most of our extensive network of business contacts in Thuringia, e.g. by completing an internship during your studies.
  • Adventures abroad: The University and the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration  depromote and encourage intercultural exchange through a wide range of programmes and initiatives. The faculty has a global network of over 50 renowned partner universities, and more first-class institutes are added on a regular basis.
  • Excellent supervision: As we want our new students to feel comfortable and find their feet right from the start, the Orientation Days at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration de provide more information on the organization of studies, institutions and university services.

A look behind the scenes

  • Gruppenfoto der Professoren und Professorinnen
    Image: A. Hessmer
    Leading the way!

    The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration always does well in inspections. Why’s that? It’s simple: Our students have a great relationship with their supervisors, and our faculty has highly qualified specialists in teaching and research. You can see our professors here.

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What can you do after your studies?

Areas of employment for graduates

This programme will open up a wide range of career opportunities:

  • in education, training, staff development and in-house training management
  • in school education (e.g. qualification for teacher training at vocational colleges with a master’s degree in Business and Economics Education Studies)
  • in commerce (e.g. accounting, controlling, management, production, logistics, taxes)
  • in the public sector (e.g. administration, statistical offices, authorities and ministries, associations, chambers)
  • in all areas of the private sector with a high demand for analytical skills (e.g. consulting firms, banks, insurance companies)
  • in science and research (e.g. as a teaching associate at a university, generally with a master’s degree)

Postgraduate master’s programmes at our University

  1. Business Administration Master of Science
    • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
  2. Business and Economics Education Master of Science
    • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
All degree programmes

Downloads and links for the degree programme

What are we looking for in prospective students?

  • An interest in current affairs in business and economics
  • Good knowledge of German (language of instruction: German) and mathematics/statistics
  • An interest in pedagogics
  • Good organization skills and time management

Admission requirements

  • University entrance qualification

    A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.

    More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.

  • Language requirements

    Admission and language requirements for applicants of foreign nationality and without German Abitur: www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international

Contacts

Office of Student Affairs / Internship Office - Dr Katja Zeidler

Room 4.97
Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 08:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.

Examination Office

Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Opening hours:
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 08.30 to 11.30
Wednesday: 14.00 to 16.00
Thursday: 08.30 to 11.30
Friday: 08.30 to 11.30

Student Representatives Economics

Room 4.128
Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Central Student Advisory Service

University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

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Student Service Centre

University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Opening hours:
Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)

You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.

Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena

International Office - International students

University Main Building
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link