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Of course, the economy is not everything. But hardly anything else is possible without it. That makes economics sciences important, versatile, and exciting. From steering finances, managing employees, founding enterprises, coordinating the flow of goods and materials, shaping digital transformation to advising politicians, and achieving sustainability - all these topics are part of it! And so do excellent job prospects after graduation.  

Are you interested in studying at the Faculty of Business and Economics at TU Dresden? Then this page is the right one for you! Here you will find a lot of information to help you make your decision.

Table of contents

1. 1. What Can You Study at the Faculty of Business and Economics?
   2. What Makes Our Study Programs Special?
   3. What Specializations and Elective Areas Await You?
   4. What is it Like to Study in Our Degree Programs?
   5. Is Studying at the Faculty of Business and Economics Right for You?
   6. How is Dresden as a City?
   7. How and Where Can You Get More Information?
   8. More Insights & Stories on Social Media

What Can You Study at the Faculty of Business and Economics?

We offer four undergraduate programs, i.e., programs that lead to a first university degree. The most common of these is the Bachelor's degree, which you can earn in our programs in Business Administration and Economics, and in Business Education and Management Training. In addition, our faculty also offers Diplom programs in Business Information Systems and Industrial Engineering and Management.

Below, we give you a very first impression of what these programs are about. You can find more detailed information by clicking on the respective links in the texts. For a more detailed overview of all programs, please use the  Degree Programs at the Faculty Business and Economics website!

Bachelor Business Administration and Economics

The Bachelor in Business Administration and Economics teaches you the basics of economic analysis and thinking. You receive an overview of issues and problems in business administration and economics and acquire the skills necessary to analyze them. Building on this broad foundation, you specialize according to your interest - in business administration, economics, both, or other related subjects.

Bachelor Business Education and Management Training

In Business Education and Management Training, you study how to communicate issues in business and economics to different target groups. Therefore, the program covers economics, educational science, and psychology, enabling you to scientifically analyze questions in economics and business education. By choosing a qualification track, you can prepare for a future teaching career.

Diplom Business Information Systems

An interface between economy and information technology, Business Information Systems deals with how IT solutions are structured, developed, or implemented for business processes and the supply of information. Building on foundations in Business Administration, Economics, Business Information Systems, and Computer Science, you can specialize according to your preferences.

Diplom Industrial Engineering and Management

Industrial Engineering and Management stands out for its interdisciplinarity. The comprehensive skills you acquire in business administration, economics, and engineering enable you solve problems at the interface of business administration, natural science, and technology. Of course, specialization according to your individual preferences is ensured.

In addition, there are also three advanced Master's degree programs in Business Administration, Business Education and Management Training, and Public and International Economics. Click on the names for detailed information.

What Makes Our Study Programs Special?

Our degree programs, whether Bachelor, Master, or Diplom, share some principles that make them particularly attractive and set them apart from competitors:

•  Very great freedom of choice and flexibility in terms of content
•  Good balance between theory and practice
•  Strong support for studying abroad
•  Possibility of part-time study

Please find out more about this and the subject-specific uniquenesses of the programs on their websites!

What Specializations and Elective Areas Await You?

All of our degree programs feature large elective areas with many specializations we call profiles. They cover all relevant fields, have really flexible structures, and can be composed and combined very freely. This way, you can easily tailor your studies to what interests you and takes you further.

In the following, you can see which profiles are available in Business Administration, Economics, and Business Information Systems. Click on the respective name for detailed information. You will find the exact structure of the elective areas and the (few) rules applying to the specializations on the pages of the different study programs, which you easily reach via the Degree Programs at the Faculty of Buisness and Economics website.

There are also profiles in other areas, for example in computer science in Business Information Systems and in engineering in Industrial Engineering and Management. If you want to know more about the other profiles, simply check the websites of the study programs.

In principle, all areas of business administration and economics are at least elective options in our degree programs. We consider it essential that you receive an overview of the various subfields at the beginning of your studies. That's why Business Administration, Economics, and Business Information Systems are compulsory in the first semesters of the Bachelor's and Diplom programs. With a good idea of what all belongs to the discipline, you will make informed choices on where to deepen your knowledge.

What is it Like to Study in Our Degree Programs?

This, our students and graduates know best.

Watch their messages on this video page! to find out why they chose us, how it feels to study here, and how things can go after graduation.

Anyway, studying at our faculty does not mean conforming to common clichés. Take a look at the above video, "Sitzgelegenheit," of our students!

Is Studying at the Faculty of Business and Economics Right for You?

You can only answer that question yourself.  And let's be honest: not all people starting university studies become happy with it. Often, this is due to a wrong expectation of the program's contents and organization. That's why we've put together a checklist here that you can use to see if what we have to offer suits you.

•  I am looking for a critical examination of current issues in my field of study, i.e., in business administration and economics and - depending on the course of study - also in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, and Engineering.
•  I enjoy mathematics, statistics, and programming.
•  I want to train and improve my analytical skills.
•  I want to learn quantitative and qualitative research methods.
•  I have an interest in theory building and modeling.
•  I like to engage with technical literature and acquire knowledge.
•  I like to work independently and can handle the personal responsibility that studying requires in time management, choosing sub-subjects, etc.
•  I want to work out answers instead of being told.

How is Dresden as a City?

Very diverse and attractive! In addition to the classic cultural highlights such as the Frauenkirche, Semper Opera House, and museums, the city offers plenty for actual student life.

Dresden's Neustadt is the top choice for night-outs, cozy or excessive. Here you can find something for every taste and budget. There is also a wide range of student clubs. They are mainly located near campus and are practically unbeatable in terms of price-performance ratio.

The Film Nights on the Elbe banks offer a distinctive open-air cinema and concert program every summer against a dreamlike backdrop opposite the old town. There are regular renowned music events and district festivals throughout the year, such as the "Bunte Republik Neustadt" and the Elbhangfest.

Dresden's surroundings also have their charms and offer much worth discovering. Saxon Switzerland is an ideal destination for hiking and climbing. In the cold season, there are plenty of winter sports opportunities in the Ore Mountains. And if you want to go further afield, Berlin and Prague are easy to reach by car or train.

Housing for students is affordable in Dresden, especially compared to many other university cities. The Studentenwerk Dresden operates a large number of dormitories throughout the city. The free housing market also offers a decent supply.

You can find out more about Dresden and the region on this page!

How and Where Can You Get More Information?

There are many options around. You can attend one of our major information events, take a digital tour of our campus, or, of course, have an individual conversation with one of our many advisors.

Information Events

Fall University/ Herbstuniversität

The Faculty of Business and Economics participates in the Fall University of the TU Dresden. In this one-week event, you can look closely at study and career opportunities in the humanities, social sciences, and economics on-site to get insights into their practical fields of activity. You will get to know various social, cultural, and university institutions and companies and talk to professionals about their career paths.

The Fall University 2024 will take place from October 7-10, 2024. Under this link you will find the registration form and further information.

UNI-LIVE

Once a year, TU Dresden offers the UNI-LIVE University Information Day. Specially tailored to prospective students, the program allows them to experience lectures and the atmosphere of study up close. The information day always takes place at the beginning of the year.
In 2025, it is January 9.

Use this link to read more about the  UNI-LIVE program 2025.

Uni-Day/Uni-Tag

The TU Dresden organizes the Uni-Tag each summer semester, the next time on May 24, 2025. Prospective students can inform themselves about the different study programs at TU Dresden, listen to lectures, and talk to students and lecturers. Of course, Uni-Tag wouldn't be complete without the Faculty of Business and Economics. to the UNI-DAY Website

Virtual Campus

Coming to Dresden to get informed about the study conditions is undoubtedly welcome. However, it is not necessary! View the following videos and take a virtual campus tour!

Part 1: In this video, you will get to know the Auditorium Center with the largest lecture hall of the TU Dresden, the AUDIMAX. It is the venue of many basic courses in Bachelor and Diplom programs.
We also go to the Georg-Schumann-Building, where a large part of the faculty is located. It also hosts numerous smaller lecture halls and seminar rooms. Moreover, the "Alte Mensa" canteen, the sports halls, and the SLUB - the Saxon State Library – Dresden State and University Library are presented.

Part 2: The second campus tour video starts at the Hülße-Bau, next to the Georg Schumann-Bau, the other central building of the Faculty of Business and Economics. Among others, Florian, a student of business engineering, leads the way from here.

Personal Counselling

At TU Dresden and the Faculty of Business and Economics, many contact persons will help you find the right answers.

• The Central Student Information and Counselling Service of TU Dresden can help you with general questions about choosing a course of study.
• If you have questions about the study programs of the faculty, you can contact the respective academic advisor. There are contact persons for each of our study programs. To the overview of academic advisors
• If you have questions about the daily study routine or the organization of studies, the students of the Students' Council of Business Administration and Economics (FSR Wiwi) will gladly provide information: Students' Council Website
• f you have questions concerning the study of Industrial Engineering and Management, please contact the students of the VWI e.V.: VWI Estiem Hochschulgruppe Dresden e.V.
• Contact points dedicated to international (prospective) students are the Internatioinal Officer of the Faculty of Business and Economics and the International Office of TU Dresden.

More Insights & Stories on Social Media

Catch a glimpse of campus life? Dare to take a look behind the scenes? You can do all that with TU Dresden's Instagram channel. And on our YouTube channel you will find videos about campus life, interesting study programs and current research topics. See you there.