What you can expect in the Education for Business and Economics degree program

Education for Business and Economics combines business, economic, and educational science content. This subject focuses on how commercial content is taught and learned. In this context, business education deals primarily with education at vocational schools, but also with continuing education, for example within companies.

In the field of educational science you will deal with teaching and learning from the perspective of educational psychology. You will learn about the unique aspects of teaching commercial content from a subject didactic perspective, how to design in-company training or vocational school teaching, and how to research these processes.

On the other hand, the economic part provides you with sound knowledge of business administration and economics. The focus is on controlling, marketing, purchasing, and sales within companies and on macroeconomic relationships beyond companies. The program also covers relevant content from business information systems and law.

In the first three semesters, you will acquire a broad basic knowledge in the fields of business administration and economics, educational science, and law. You will also study the mathematical and statistical methods you need to analyze and solve questions relating to education for business and economics.

Equipped with this knowledge, you will sharpen your professional profile from the 4th semester by choosing one of the following two elective areas.

In the elective area of Business Administration and Economics, you will deepen your knowledge of business and economics you gained during the foundation modules.

Here you have the choice between two specializations:

• Accounting
• Human Resource Management

In the elective area of general education, you have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge from school and pursue your interests beyond business administration and economics. Some specializations are offered in cooperation with the University of Stuttgart and the University of Tübingen. You can find detailed information in the curriculum.

You can choose from the following specializations:

• History and Political Science
• Catholic Theology
• Protestant Theology
• German
• English
• Sports
• Mathematics
  
  

It is important to note that you must take the same specialization in your Master’s degree in order to be able to teach the respective subject at vocational schools later on. It does not matter whether the specialization is in business administration and economics or general education. 

Two internships are also scheduled during the advanced phase of the program. Regardless of which profile you choose, you will complete both a school-based and a company-based internship.

Between the 5th and 6th semesters, you will complete a 2-week school internship at a commercial vocational school. The goal of the internship is to apply the professional and didactic skills that you have acquired in the basic phase of your studies. During this internship, you will observe experienced teachers and also conduct your first, self-planned lessons. Seminars are held in the 5th and 6th semesters to prepare for and follow up on the internship.

In addition, you are to complete a minimum of 5 weeks of practical training in a company. The aim is to learn about business activities in practice and to give you a better idea as to what interesting jobs there might be for you in the business world. You are flexible in the implementation of the company internship. You can integrate it individually into your study plan. The only important thing is that you complete it before you start your Bachelor’s thesis.

At the end of your studies you will write a Bachelor’s thesis, for which you will receive 12 credits. With the Bachelor’s thesis you show that you can apply the business education, economic, and methodological skills from your studies to a concrete scientific problem.

You want to know more?

Detailed information about the course and structure of the degree program can be found here:

• Curriculum (PDF, 1.1 MB)
• Study structure
• Module catalog
• Info about the internship
• Study Compass: Info about organizing your studies

You are still not quite sure whether the study program Education for Business and Economics suits you? In addition to the formal admission criteria, (I) university entrance qualification, and (II) study orientation test, there are some interests and knowledge that you should bring with you in order to be happy with this degree program.

The graphic gives you a first impression of which school subjects are included in the study content. School subjects are not 1:1 equivalent to the content of the degree program, but this gives you a general idea of what types of material you will study.

In addition, there are some requirements that you can use as a guide:

• You should have an interest in economic contexts and psychological phenomena.
• You should be open-minded towards scientific theories and their application in school and company practice.
• It is very important that you enjoy working with learners.
• You need to be willing to take on educational responsibilities.
• A healthy dose of creativity is important for designing teaching-learning processes.
• English language skills are also required.
• Good mathematical skills: You can also acquire these skills during your studies with the help of various support services (e.g. math pre-course). After all, you shouldn’t fail your studies just because of math!
• We expect you to take the initiative and be able to organize your time.
  
  

You can train to be a teacher in the field of business and economics at several universities. Why should you choose the Bachelor’s degree in Education for Business and Economics at the University of Hohenheim?

• The degree opens up a variety of career opportunities for you: both in business, especially in human resource management, or in the education sector, primarily in the field of state-certified teacher programs for vocational schools.

• The degree programs are modern and future-proof. Both instructors and experts in human resource management are needed to meet the demand for teachers and to find and train suitable staff in times of a shortage of skilled workers.

• The broad undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Economics provides you with a comprehensive understanding of business and economics while giving you time to explore your interests. You don’t have to decide during your studies whether you want to go into business or the state-certified teacher program. With both specializations, you will be trained for both the state-certified teacher program and the business sector.

• Optimal balance between theory and practice. Two internships give you an in-depth insight into the day-to-day work of companies and schools and prepare you for your career entry with an applied focus.

• We maintain close contacts with companies, organizations, and schools. Our location in the Stuttgart economic region offers you many opportunities to gain practical experience. Thanks to the cooperation with the University of Stuttgart and the University of Tübingen, you can choose from a wide range of second subjects for the state-certified teacher program.

• Flexible study design to suit every life situation: This means you can easily plan for a semester abroad, taking care of family members, and other factors. You can complete your studies with integrated internships and the opportunity to study abroad for a semester. Or you can choose to take some time off in between to gain more practical experience or to travel.