Economics Minor
If you would like to study Economics as a minor, the focus is on a major subject (around 70% of the course). The subjects with which you complete the Bachelor of Arts in combination with Economics as a minor subject are part of the courses offered by the Faculty of Arts at the University of Bonn:
Examples: Archaeology, English Studies, German Studies - Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
History, Art History, Latin American and Ancient American Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Society, and Catholic Theology.
Economics as an accompanying subject combines business and economics fundamentals to give you a basic understanding of the economy. Economics looks at the economy as a whole, i.e. the interactions between the state, companies, and individuals. Business administration describes the management, control, and organization of a business or company. In Bonn, the focus is traditionally on economics modules. By the end of your studies, you will be able to recognize and understand fundamental economic relationships.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Duration: 6 Semester
ECTS: 36
Start of program: Wintersemester
Language of instruction: German / Englisch
Admission requirements:
University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur)
German language proficiency (DSH level 2, CEFR level C1, as per DSH exam. regulations)
What does the study program look like?
In total, the degree program "Economics" as a minor subject has a scope of 36 credit points and is divided into a compulsory area (6 CP) and an elective area (30 CP).
What happens after the Bachelor's degree?
Advanced study programs
The economic knowledge from the minor subject "Economics" is not sufficient to meet the admission requirements for the Master's degree in "Economics" or other Master's degree courses in economics. Basic and in-depth knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics is lacking, in particular comprehensive knowledge of quantitative methods. A consecutive accompanying subject is not offered. Further university education is possible - depending on the subject - in the Master's degree programs of the Faculty of Arts.
All advanced study programs here:
Possible career fields
Career opportunities are highly dependent on the choice of core subject. You may be interested in choosing economics as an accompanying subject if you are interested in the following career paths:
- Working in areas that interface with economics subjects,
- Administration (public service, chambers/associations),
- Speaker activities (e.g. in associations, political parties or non-governmental organizations),
- Labor and social affairs,
- Press or public relations work (e.g. in private companies or state institutions),
- management consultancy,
- Journalism (editing/proofreading at news agencies, publishing houses, radio, television, etc.)
Study organization
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For first-year students
Have you been admitted to the Minor Economics and are looking for information on starting your studies?
You can find your timetable for the first semester, registration for the preliminary mathematics course and much more here:
