Study Business Education

Semester fee: EUR 194 (more information)
Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: EUR 1,500
Tuition fees for a second degree: no additional fees for a second degree (except for students studying Corporate Learning as elective subject).

Possible master’s programs

• Master’s program in Economic and Business Education (M.Sc.)
• Mannheim Master in Management (M.Sc.)
• Mannheim Master in Finance, Accounting and Taxation (M.Sc.)
• Mannheim Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.)

Developing a general understanding of the subject is at the heart of the bachelor's program in Economic and Business Education. This includes economic issues at both the governmental and corporate level, business administration topics, as well as subjects from business law and business informatics.

A key focus of the degree program is the perspective of business and economics education. You will engage with questions such as: “Under which conditions do adolescents and young adults acquire economic competencies?” or “How can learning in the workplace or at vocational schools be designed effectively?” To address these questions in a scientifically grounded manner, you will acquire methodological and analytical skills in research methods and statistics, and learn how to conduct academic studies.

The program is complemented by internships in companies and schools, as well as a wide range of elective courses.

Outstanding quality in research and teaching
Studying in Mannheim means studying at one of the most renowned institutions for Economics and Business Administration in Europe. Independent national and international rankings, including the CHE university ranking, the Times Higher Education ranking by subject and the FT ranking, have confirmed the outstanding quality of research and teaching at the Business School as well as the excellent reputation of the teachers and experts in Economic and Business Education.

Comprehensive range of elective subjects and cooperation with Heidelberg University
The bachelor’s program in Economic and Business Education offers a wide range of accompanying exercise courses, tutorials, study groups, and coaching opportunities, as well as the possibility to choose from an extensive selection of elective subjects. Many of the academic fields you can explore through your electives also achieve top positions in national and international rankings at the University of Mannheim. In some elective subjects, you additionally benefit from a cooperation with Heidelberg University.

International orientation
The Business School maintains a global network of more than 200 partner universities, offering you excellent opportunities for international exchange.

With a degree in Economic and Business Education, you can work at a school. This is, however, not the only option open to you.

Outside the school sector, you will be ideally prepared for roles across all areas of business and industry. You will take on responsible roles not only in human resources development or educational consulting, but also in areas such as marketing, finance, or consulting—similar to graduates of a traditional Business Administration degree. At the same time, all elective subjects are open to you, allowing you to tailor your qualifications to your individual interests and career goals.

If you would like to prepare for a career in the corporate sector, the elective subject Corporate Learning offers a special opportunity to deepen your knowledge in a business context. It allows you to focus more strongly on business-related topics such as workplace learning. In this elective, you will explore changes in the world of work and the associated learning processes of employees and organizations. After completing your bachelor’s degree, you may either enter the corporate world directly or continue to specialize academically.

For a career in education, the bachelor’s degree provides the foundation for the master’s program in Business and Economics Education. After completing the master’s degree and the subsequent preparatory service (Referendraiat), you will be qualified to teach at vocational schools. The career path in teaching is open with all elective subjects except Corporate Learning.

A completed master’s degree also qualifies you to pursue a doctorate in the respective field, including on a part-time basis alongside professional employment.

Studying Abroad
The International Office and the Business School are happy to advise you on planning a semester abroad. A period of study abroad is not mandatory for students of this program and usually extends the duration of your studies.

Internships
In the bachelor's program in Economic and Business Education, you must complete two mandatory internships. The program includes seminars that prepare students for their internships and offer them support.

• Students choosing any elective subject other than Corporate Learning (one internship at a school and one at a company): 
  The school internship lasts for two weeks and is completed between the fourth and fifth semester at a secondary school with a commercial focus in Baden-Württemberg. 
  The company internship lasts eight weeks and can be completed in various areas of a business or company. It is also completed between the fourth and fifth semesters.
• Students choosing the elective subject Corporate Learning (two company internships): 
  The first company internship remains unchanged and consists of eight weeks between the fourth and fifth semester. 
  However, instead of the two-week internship at a school, you will complete an additional two-week internship at a company in order to further strengthen your focus on the non-school sector.

If you wish to study Economic and Business Education, you should 

• be enthusiastic about economic topics and questions related to teaching,
• think critically and work in a goal-oriented manner,
• enjoy teaching and learning at schools or companies,
• be interested in working with academic literature, and
• have a good command of mathematics and English.