Information for Students (Start before Winter 2024)

 This page describes the structure and content of the WIWI bachelor's program for students who began their studies before winter semester 2024/2025. 

Table of contents

1. 1. Structure and Curriculum
      1. Required Courses
      2. Elective-Required Area
      3. Bachelor’s Thesis and Seminar
   2. Courses/Timetable
   3. Academic Documents
   4. Contact Persons
      1. Academic Advisor
      2. Program Coordinators

Structure and Curriculum

The Bachelor’s program in Business Administration and Economics is divided into a required component, which provides you with a broad foundation of knowledge in the various subdisciplines of the field; a mandatory elective component that builds on this foundation and offers a wide range of specialization options; and the bachelor’s thesis. The total course load is 180 credit points. In a full-time program, students earn an average of 30 credit points per semester, so the standard duration of study is 6 semesters.

The program can also be completed flexibly on a part-time basis. In this case, 15 credit points must be earned per semester, and the standard duration of study changes accordingly. You can find more detailed information on this in the TU Dresden regulations on part-time study.

The following sample study plan outlines the main components of the program and their sequence:

Required Courses

In the required module “ ” (100 credit points), you will acquire fundamental knowledge in

• Business Administration,
• economics, 
• Business Information Systems,
• mathematics, statistics, quantitative methods and
• law.

In addition, there is the module

• "Scientific and Practical Work," which teaches you key competencies, and an
• internship lasting at least four weeks.

You can learn more about the required modules in each subject area and their content by following the respective links. This semester plan shows exactly how the modules are distributed across the first semesters of the program:

Elective-Required Area

The required-elective area “ ” begins in the 4th academic semester and offers you a wide range of opportunities for in-depth study and specialization. You can choose from modules in the fields of Business Administration, Economics, and/or related subjects (supplementary area). In total, you must earn 70 credit points in the elective-required area, of which

• at least 50 credit points must come from the fields of Business Administration and/or Economics!

Within these fields, various specializations are available to you. You can find out which modules and specializations are offered and how to select them under “Details on the Elective-Compulsory Area.”

You may begin the Elective-Required Area once you have successfully completed the core required modules of the first two semesters.

Bachelor’s Thesis and Seminar

The bachelor’s thesis typically marks the completion of your degree program. Here, you demonstrate your ability to present and analyze an economic problem in an academic manner. The thesis must be completed within four months and is worth 10 credit points.

Prerequisites: To begin the bachelor’s thesis, you must have earned at least 130 credit points . In addition, you must begin the thesis no later than the semester following the successful completion of your last module exam.

Important: Topic assignment, registration, and formal requirements vary by Chair. Therefore, please check the respective Chair websites for details.

To prepare for the bachelor’s thesis, enrollment in a bachelor’s seminar is mandatory. There, your knowledge of academic methods and research techniques will be refreshed and deepened.

Courses/Timetable

You can find an overview of the courses for the current semester and the current class schedule on our Class Schedules webpage.

Academic Documents

Current versions of academic documents (academic, examination, and other regulations) can be found on our here..

You can find these documents in the form of Official Announcements on the websites of the Office of Academic Affairs for Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences.

Contact Persons

Academic Advisor

If you have any questions about the content and structure of your degree program, our academic advisor will be happy to assist you.

Program Coordinators

If you encounter any problems or are dissatisfied—and, of course, if you have suggestions for improvement—please contact your program coordinators.