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Are you interested in studying Business Administration and Economics at TU Dresden?
Here you will find all the important information for your decision!

Table of contents

1. 1. What can you study at the Faculty of Business and Economics?
   2. What makes the degree programs at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics so special?
   3. What specializations and options are there?
   4. What is it like to study with us?
   5. Is studying at the Faculty of Business and Economics the right choice for you?
   6. What is Dresden like as a city?
   7. How and where can you find out more?
   8. More insights & stories on social media

What can you study at the Faculty of Business and Economics?

Undergraduate degree programs

We offer four undergraduate degree programs that lead to a first university degree:

• Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics
• Bachelor of Business Education and Management Training
• Diploma in Business Information Systems
• Diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management

Advanced degree programs

We also offer three postgraduate Master's degree programs:

• Business Administration,
• Business Education and Management Training
• Public and International Economics.

What makes the degree programs at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics so special?

• Great freedom of choice and flexibility in terms of content
• Good balance between theory and practice
• Strong promotion of stays abroad
• Possibility to study part-time

What specializations and options are there?

In our degree programs, you can set individual priorities through flexible compulsory elective areas, which we call profiles. These cover all important subject areas and can be freely combined so that you can tailor your studies to your interests and goals.

Profiles in Business Administration and Economics (Business Administration and Economics)

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

Profiles in Business Information Systems

• Advanced Data Analytics
• Business Processes and Systems

There are alsoprofiles in the fields of Computer Science (Diploma in Business Information Systems) and Engineering (Diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management).

You can find out how the compulsory elective areas are structured in detail and which (few) rules apply there on the pages of the degree programs.

What is it like to study with us?

Our students and graduates know best. In our videos, they explain why they chose us, what it's like to study with us and what happens afterwards.

You can also take a look at the videos from our "Knocked on..." series on YouTube and Instagram: In this format, professors, staff and student associations of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics introduce themselves in short interviews and thus give a good impression of the people at the faculty.

Is studying at the Faculty of Business and Economics the right choice for you?

Only you can answer this question yourself. Not everyone who starts a degree course is happy with it - often because of false expectations regarding content and organization. Our checklist will help you to check whether our program is right for 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 degree program - 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 am interested in theory building and modeling.
• I enjoy reading specialist literature (also in English) and acquiring knowledge.
• I like to work independently and can cope with the personal responsibility that the course demands in terms of time management, choice of subjects, etc.
• I want to work out answers and not be given them.

What is Dresden like as a city?

Dresden offers cultural highlights such as the Frauenkirche, Semper Opera House and museums as well as a diverse student life. Neustadt is ideal for nightlife, and affordable student clubs are located close to the campus. The Film Nights on the banks of the Elbe are well known, with open-air cinemas against the backdrop of the Old Town and year-round music events. The surrounding area offers hiking in Saxon Switzerland and winter sports in the Ore Mountains. Berlin and Prague are within easy reach, and housing is affordable thanks to halls of residence run by the student union and the free housing market.

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

How and where can you find out more?

There are various ways to find out more about studying: Attend information events, take part in digital campus tours or take advantage of a personal consultation. There is also a WhatsApp channel for prospective students, which you can use to conveniently receive up-to-date information.

Study events

UNI-LIVE University Information Day

You can try out "studying" at Uni-Live: Attend lectures, take advantage of offers for study orientation and talk to students from different departments.

• Grade level: 11th/12th grade

Uni Day - University Information Day

On Uni Day, you can find out about our wide range of degree programs, get to know our university and find out a lot more about studying.

• Grade level: 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th/12th grade, After graduation

Fall University

The Fall University offers lectures and workshops on the humanities, social sciences and Business Administration and Economics. Prospective students choose their events and gain an insight into degree programs and careers, explore their interests and talk to students.

• Grade level: 10th grade, 11th/12th grade, after graduation

Expedition Campus - discover the university

At Expedition Campus, school classes learn interesting facts about studying/choosing a course of study, go on a discovery tour of the campus and gain exciting insights into the university through workshops, lectures or laboratory explorations.

• Grade level: 10th grade, 11th/12th grade

Early studies - studying before the Abitur

Motivated pupils who would like to get to know the university better and deepen their interests while still at school can apply for early studies. Early students attend regular courses and can take exams if they wish.

• Grade level: 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th/12th grade

Virtual Campus

In this video you will get to know the Auditorium Center with the AUDIMAX, the largest lecture hall at TU Dresden. It also introduces the Georg Schumann Building with its faculty and seminar rooms as well as the Alte Mensa, sports halls and SLUB .

Take a look at YouTube - there are many more videos about campus tours!

Personal advice

You will find numerous contact persons at TU Dresden and the Faculty of Business and Economics who will be happy to answer your questions.

• Central Student Information and Counseling Service of TU Dresden

• Student advisors of the Faculty of Business and Economics

• Faculty Student Council Business Administration and Economics

• VWI Estiem University Group Dresden e.V.

• International Representatives of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics and the International Office of TU Dresden.

WhatsApp channel for prospective students

• Target group: 16-18 year old prospective students
• Frequency: max. 10 messages/month
• Contents: Degree programs, events, deadlines, start of studies, financing, student life
• Communication: Only from TUD to subscribers, reactions via emoji
• Joining: Link or QR code

More insights & stories on social media

Insights into the Faculty of Business and Economics? Follow us on Instagram or YouTube. We look forward to seeing you!