Admission requirements

To be admitted to the degree program, applicants must have completed a general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a comparable university entrance qualification.

Further entry requirement for the subject specialisation English and French in the field of study II is the proof of English or French language proficiency, required for the study of the subject English or French, as well as necessary language awareness.

The proof for the subject specilisation English shall be be provided by an aptitude test in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test [Eignungsfeststellungsordnung] for the subject specialisation English in the Bachelor's course Business Education and Management Training.
For French there is an aptitude test is accordance with the Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test (Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test for the subject specialisation French in the Bachelor's course Business Education and Management Training.

Note! Part-time study is only possible in discipline I.

Aptitude assessment and NC (numerus clausus) selection procedures

A language test is required if within the field of study II the English is chosen as subject specialisation! For more information on the English language tests please visit: of the Institute of English and American Studies.

A language test for French is only necessary if the language is selected as subject specialisation in the field of study II and sufficient knowledge of French can otherwise not be proven. The proof is generally based on the university-entrance diploma. For more information about the language test for French please see of the Institute of Romance studies.

General information about the selection process for degree programs with restricted admission as well as the threshold values for previous admission cycles can be found here.
A summary in English of the selection process for degree programs with restricted admission can be found here.

German language requirements

International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.

Information regarding Studienkolleg

Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification that does not grant them direct access to university education in Germany pursuant to the qualification comparability regulations of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs must attend a Preparatory College (Studienkolleg) prior to studying. You can acquire the subject-specific university entrance qualification here. Further information can be found on the website of the Preparatory College (Studienkolleg).
This degree program relates to the following specialized course at the Studienkolleg:
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General information about the degree program

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Economic topics are important across all sectors, whether in companies, administration or education. The Bachelor's degree program in Business Education and Management Training teaches you how to convey this content to different target groups in a sustainable way. In this interdisciplinary program, you will study business, education and educational science as well as (learning) psychology. The aim of the program is to enable you to identify economic and educational problems, analyze them scientifically and develop solution approaches.

There are two different tracks available: While Study Track I has a stronger focus on economics, Study Track II offers you the opportunity to specialize in one of the following general education subjects (=qualifying subjects): German, English, ethics/philosophy, French, history, computer science and mathematics. Study Track II prepares you for a future teaching career, e.g. at vocational schools.

Both tracks result in the academic degree “Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)”. The standard period of study is six semesters, although part-time study is also possible in Study Track I. The total workload adds up to 180 credit points, which are acquired through modular, in-course examinations.

Study contents

The Bachelor's degree program in Business Education and Management Training consists of the compulsory area of Economics, which provides you with a broad basic knowledge of the various sub-disciplines of the subject, the elective area of Economics, which then builds on this and offers a wide range of specialization options, and the Bachelor's thesis. Study track II also includes the qualification area; in this case, the economics area will be less extensive overall.

In the Compulsory Area Business and Economics (105 credit points in Study Track I and 90 - 110 credit points in Study Track II), you will acquire basic knowledge in business administration, economics, business informatics, business education as well as mathematics, statistics and law in the first four semesters.

The Elective Area Business and Economics (65 credit points in Study Track I, 30 credit points in Study Track II) starts in the fourth semester. It covers the fields of economics and business education and offers you excellent opportunities to customize your studies according to your own interests. You can choose from a broad range of modules in business education as well as business administration and economics, which you can combine with great flexibility. Economic profiles allow you to focus on key areas such as marketing, human resources management, finance and controlling. You can also prioritize topics such as business formation, management of goods and information flows, international economic policy and economic-ecological challenges. Within Study Track I, you can also gain insights into other related disciplines (e.g. foreign languages, econometrics or transport economics) in the area of supplementary qualifications.

Visit the website Elective Area Business and Economics to find out more about its structure, your options and the specific content of the profiles!

Study Track II additionally covers a qualification track with the content of the general education specialization (30 - 50 credit points depending on the specialization chosen).

In the Bachelor's Thesis (10 credit points), which is typically written at the end of the program in the sixth semester, you will work on a business education related research question using scientific methods. The thesis takes 9 weeks to complete.

More specific information about the course of your studies, the modules available and the module content can be found on the degree program website.

Particularities

Quantitative methods such as mathematics and statistics play a major role in economics. A profound knowledge of mathematics is therefore a great advantage for successfully completing degree courses, although you can also acquire this knowledge during your studies. However, you should at least be prepared to become familiar with quantitative methods. In business education, qualitative methods also play a significant role. These are used, for example, to investigate people's attitudes, opinions or knowledge on a wide range of topics. You will learn how to implement these methods as part of your studies.

An increasingly large proportion of the academic literature that you will deal with during your studies is written in English. Being able to read and understand these texts is an important prerequisite for your success during your studies and beyond. You should therefore have a solid knowledge of English, which you can of course improve further during your studies.


STUDY PREPARATION

For an ideal start to your studies, TU Dresden offers you the most important content of mathematics in a compact and interactive online preparation course. This allows you to prepare at any time and from anywhere at your own pace.

There are numerous exercises and tests to check whether you have understood everything. Our tutors will answer your questions about the course material both by email and in the forum. The course is aimed at 11th and 12th grade students as well as first-year students.

It is, of course, entirely free of charge.

Further information on how to use the course and links to the online courses can be found on dein-Studienerfolg.

Stay abroad

Fancy a semester abroad? A semester, internship or language course abroad - students will definitely benefit from a stay abroad. You can improve both your subject specific knowledge and language skills, network, make friends, get to know other cultures and much more.

The Bachelor's degree in Business Education and Management Training offers you a wide range of opportunities to obtain credits abroad.

More information is available on the International Office and the Faculty of Business and Economics pages.

Mandatory internship during studies

During the compulsory internship, you will spend four weeks at a vocational school. During this time, you will observe lessons taught by various teachers and gain your first own teaching experience.

Occupational fields

The Bachelor's degree in Business Education and Management Training opens up various career opportunities. Whether you choose to pursue a career in corporate training and further education, adult education outside the classroom, education administration or commercial and administrative positions in companies, you will be qualified to do so.

Furthermore, the Bachelor's degree qualifies you for a subsequent Master's degree in Business Education. The Master's degree program will provide you with more in-depth knowledge, which is a great advantage for management positions in companies or administrations. At the same time, a Master's degree in Study Track II enables you to enter the teacher training service (“Referendariat”) and thus qualifies you for a subsequent teaching position at vocational schools.

Postgraduate studies

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Central Student Information and Counselling Service

Faculty of Business and Economics

Admissions Office

International Office

Additional information