Bachelor's Program in Economics
Program ambassadors
Hey, I'm Franz and I've been studying Economics at the University of Mannheim since the fall/
Hello! My name is Emanuele and I have been studying Economics since the fall/
Why we chose this program
If you decide to study Economics, you will be confronted with the big picture. You will learn how inflation and unemployment are linked, why international trade policy is so complicated, what lies behind tax and fiscal policy and how global markets work. In short: how the world works.
We all wonder why Germany lags behind despite investing heavily in education, why digitalization is not progressing as quickly as elsewhere, why social inequality prevails, and how climate change can be effectively combated. Studying economics gives you the skills to understand such challenges, analyze them critically, and develop sustainable solutions. In addition to purely economic topics, the program also covers political, social, mathematical, and even history topics, resulting in a versatile program that you can flexibly tailor to your interests.
Studying at the University of Mannheim
What’s special about the program?
The best thing about the program in Economics in Mannheim is that you can choose many of your courses. You take the first elective module in the second semester already. For example, you can focus on the labor market or game theory. You can also choose modules in Business Administration, Law, or Business Informatics.
We were also thrilled about the opportunities the university provides for spending a semester abroad. Going abroad is not mandatory, but yet many students seize this opportunity. The school supports you in organizing your stay abroad.
Extracurricular activities
Besides studying, you can get involved in a variety of student organizations, such as political parties representing the interests of students in politics, student groups giving insights into careers in the economy, and NGOs fighting for human rights around the world.
In addition, thedepartmental student committee for Economicsdeals with the concerns of students and organizes various events throughout the semester.
After graduation
Further study
There is a wide range of master's programs at the University of Mannheim: After earning a bachelor's degree, you can continue with Economics and specialize on Competition and Regulation, for example, or go into research. Some graduates, however, decide to continue with Business Administration and study the Master in Management program.
Career opportunities
Of course, you can also start a career straight away. The good thing about Economics is that graduates are not limited to working in the economy, but they can also work in ministries, the Federal Foreign Office, or in research.
What you need to know
Economics or Business Administration?
Some prospective students find it difficult to decide whether to study Economics or Business Administration. It is completely normal for Economics students to take modules in Business Administration from the second bachelor’s semester on, and even do a master’s program in Business Administration. The other way around—starting with Business Administration and switching to Economics—is much more unusual. That’s because the bachelor’s program is more abstract and dives deeper into mathematics. Here in Mannheim, in particular, the studies are more empirical. That doesn’t mean that you have to be a math geek. You should, however, enjoy logical thinking.
More information
Would you like to learn more about the program in Economics at the University of Mannheim?
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Contact
Franz
Program ambassador for Economics
E-mail: vwlscout.uni-mannheim.de
TikTok: @vwl.scouts
Web: Departmental student committee for Economics
Emanuele
Program ambassador for Economics
E-mail: vwlscout.uni-mannheim.de
TikTok: @vwl.scouts
Web: Departmental student committee for Economics