Bachelor's Program in Economics
Program ambassadors
Hey! I’m Felice and I started studying Economics in the fall semester 2025. Do you have questions about choosing a program, the content of the Economics program, or university life in Mannheim? I'll be happy to answer them and make the start of your studies a little easier.
Hi! I'm Benedikt and I've been studying Economics at the University of Mannheim since the fall semester 2025. As I very consciously chose Mannheim as my city of study, I would like to share my experiences with you. If you have any questions about studying, campus life, or why Mannheim is definitely worth it, feel free to contact me at any time.
Why we chose this program
If you decide to study Economics, you will soon encounter many topics that you see in the media every day. How is inflation related to unemployment? What exactly are taxes and tariffs? And what role does our welfare state play in all of this?
Unlike in Business Administration, you don't just look at individual companies but entire countries, regions, and markets and analyze the larger economic contexts. Economics examines the connections between economic processes, global trade, and the effects of political decisions.
Our world is constantly changing, whether due to digitalization, climate change, or energy crises. This means that our economy is always facing new challenges. You will become part of a community that wants to understand how the world works and actively contributes to making it a better place.
In addition to traditional economic topics, the program also covers political, social, mathematical, and historical aspects. As a result, it is a diverse program that you can tailor to your interests. Economics opens many doors for you in business, politics, and research.
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, the departmental student committee for Economics deals 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 in 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
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Contact
Felice
Program ambassador for Economics
E-mail: vwlscout.uni-mannheim.de
TikTok: @vwl.scouts
Web: Departmental student committee for Economics
Benedikt
Program ambassador for Economics
E-mail: vwlscout.uni-mannheim.de
TikTok: @vwl.scouts
Web: Departmental student committee for Economics