Study Bachelor in Business Administration and Economics

Table of contents

1. 1. Program Content
   2. Quick Facts (Overview)
   3. Major areas of study
   4. Study Abroad and Dual Degrees
   5. Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Economics—and then what?
   6. Why study for a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Economics at TU Dresden?
   7. Where You’ll Study
   8. Further Information and Application
   9. Contact and Counseling
   10. More Insights & Stories on Social Media

Program Content

In the Bachelor’s program in Business Administration and Economics, you will learn the fundamentals of economic analysis and economic thinking. You will first gain a basic understanding of business and macroeconomic topics and issues and acquire the methodological skills necessary for their analysis. Building on this broad foundation, you can specialize in a variety of ways and delve deeply into economic issues according to your interests—whether in Business Administration, economics, both fields, or other related disciplines.

Quick Facts (Overview)

Degree	Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Standard Duration of Study	Full-time: 6 semesters, Part-time: up to 12 semesters
Language of Instruction	German (some required-elective modules are taught in English)
Start of Studies	Winter semester
Costs per semester	Semester tuition, as well as second-degree and long-term study fees, if applicable

Major areas of study

The extensive range of required electives in the Bachelor’s program in Business Administration and Economics offers you excellent opportunities to tailor your major to your specific interests. You have considerable freedom to combine business and economics modules and integrate them into one or more of the economics tracks

• Accounting and Finance,
• Learning and Human Resources Management,
• Management and Marketing,
• Operations and Logistics Management,
• Public and International Economics, and
• Sustainability Management and Energy Economics

in practical terms, according to your choice. In terms of content, the profiles offer you the full range of the discipline. Just click on the links to learn more about them!

Your studies will be rounded out by knowledge of current quantitative methods, academic research, and skills in presentation and discussion. Disciplines related to Business Administration and Economics are also available. In all these areas, you can specialize to varying degrees and tailor your studies to your own interests.

Visit our “Elective and Required Courses” webpage to learn more about its structure and the opportunities for specialization!

Study Abroad and Dual Degrees

Would you like to study abroad for a semester or longer? No problem—the Faculty of Business and Economics maintains numerous contacts and partnerships with universities abroad. The Erasmus program alone currently includes over 60 partner universities. In addition, the faculty and TU Dresden have contacts with universities from virtually every part of the world.

Of particular interest is the dual degree program with the Università degli studi di Trento (Italy). In this program, you typically spend your first four academic semesters in Dresden. You complete the fifth and sixth academic semesters in Trento and receive a bachelor’s degree from both universities.

Thanks to learning agreements and the flexible elective requirements, the recognition of credits earned abroad is straightforward. Financial support is also available. In addition to the PROMOS scholarships awarded at the university level, the Prof. Endriss Prize has for years supported study abroad stays in a targeted manner for students in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

You can find more detailed information about study abroad programs and dual degrees on our International Affairs website.

Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Economics—and then what?

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics opens up a wide range of opportunities for you, regardless of whether you plan to enter the job market or continue your studies.

Career Prospects

Career prospects for graduates are very good and diverse. The specific fields of work that are particularly suitable depend on your area of specialization.

• Graduates with a focus on business administration are qualified for challenging roles in private-sector companies or business-related government agencies. The range of career fields extends from project management, organizational and personnel development, marketing, and market research, through purchasing/procurement, logistics, controlling, finance/accounting, energy, environmental, and sustainability management, sales/distribution, all the way to management consulting.
• For graduates with a focus on economics , career opportunities are available in government institutions, public administration (e.g., government agencies, ministries, consumer protection agencies), central and commercial banks, insurance companies, chambers of commerce and trade associations, as well as national and international organizations.

Advanced Degree Programs

The Bachelor’s degree is the first academic degree you can earn. With your Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics, you are eligible to apply for a four-semester Master’s program—either immediately after completing your Bachelor’s or later, after gaining some work experience!

At the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Master’s programs in Business Administration and Public and International Economics build directly on the Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics.

Why study for a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Economics at TU Dresden?

You can study Business Administration and Economics at many universities. TU Dresden is an excellent choice for the following reasons:

• You’ll receive a comprehensive foundational education in Business Administration and Economics that emphasizes all subdisciplines.
• You can structure your studies much more flexibly than elsewhere. There are numerous specializations, and the required elective courses offer plenty of combination options.
• You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to study abroad.

What Students Say

In the following videos, students in the Bachelor’s program in Business Administration and Economics (among other things) talk about their studies.

A quick note before we begin: All of these students completed the Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Economics as it was offered prior to the 2024–25 winter semester. At that time, some course titles were different, and a few of the courses mentioned no longer exist. Nevertheless, their statements still provide a good sense of what studying is like today!

Business Administration, Economics, and the Best Student Parties

Stella-Maria App, undergraduate student in Business Administration and Economics

Linn Rieckhoff, Bachelor’s student in Business Administration and Economics

Where You’ll Study

At the Faculty of Business and Economics, you’ll study on the main campus of TU Dresden in the Südvorstadt district. The chairs, the Dean's Office, and the Academic Affairs Office are located in the historic Georg-Schumann Building and the adjacent Hülße Building. Most of your classes will also take place in these buildings. Like the rest of the campus, the Georg-Schumann Building and the Hülße Building are easily accessible by public transportation or bicycle.

Further Information and Application

Curious to learn more? You can find additional important information and requirements for the degree program—such as admission requirements, deadlines, and the application link—in our central student information system (SINS).

Contact and Counseling

Do you have any questions about the program or the application process? Our academic advisor will be happy to assist you.​

We’ve compiled additionaladvice and support services on our​“Advising and Services” webpage.

More Insights & Stories on Social Media

On YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn, you’ll find even more glimpses into campus life, information on current research topics, and interesting events at the faculty. See you there.