How is the study program structured?

The Bachelor's program initially consists of a three-semester compulsory program comprising 15 modules with a total of 90 credits, in which fundamental subject and key competencies are taught (basic modules). In detail, the following achievements are to be made in the course of this:

• 1 module in economics study: an introduction over a total of 2 SWS.
• 3 modules in BWL totalling 12 SWS
  (strategy and performance processes, financial management and marketing with 6 CP each)
• 3 modules in VWL for a total of 12 SWS
  (microeconomics, macroeconomics and economic policy with 6 CP each)
• 1 module in law over a total of 4 SWS
  (private commercial law with 6 CP)
• 2 modules in accounting for a total of 8 SWS
  (balance sheet accounting and decision-oriented corporate accounting with 6 CP each)
• 1 module in Business Mathematics for a total of 6 SWS
  (Mathematics with 9 CP)
• 2 modules in Statistics for a total of 8 SWS
  (Descriptive Statistics and Inductive Statistics with 6 CP each)
• 1 module in Business Informatics for a total of 4 SWS
• 1 module in Business Psychology for a total of 4 SWS

The courses of the basic modules are usually held with an attendance time of 4 SWS (semester hours per week = the hours offered per week in the subject over the current semester). In addition, tutorials amounting to 2 SWS (occasionally intensive tutorials amounting to 4 SWS) are offered as support in the basic modules.

Assessment:

Each grade of a foundation module flows into the overall grade of the foundation modules with the same measure. The arithmetic mean of the overall grade of the basic modules is 35% of the final grade.

The second study phase comprises a further three semesters (4th-6th semester) with a total workload of 90 credits. The specialization study with a share of 48 credits in the second phase conveys a broad qualification profile in two specializations to be chosen. In addition, further achievements are to be made within the scope of 30 credits, in the course of which interdisciplinary key competences are to be acquired and also the methodological and specialist knowledge can be expanded and individually supplemented. Accordingly, special emphasis is placed in the second study phase on the teaching of key competencies through interdisciplinary modules and the deepening of methodological competence.

In the major studies, two majors must be chosen and maintained throughout the rest of the program. In each of the chosen specializations, two compulsory modules (each worth 6 credits) and one compulsory elective module (worth 12 credits) must be successfully completed.

The two study concentrations are chosen from the following offer:

• SP 1. management, innovation and marketing
• SP 2. finance, accounting, controlling and taxation
• SP 3. business informatics
• SP 4. sustainable management
• SP 5. economic behavior and governance. 

Emphasis Credits:

a) Examination achievements

• 2 compulsory modules in the first chosen major
  (in total 2 x 4 SWS = 2 x 6 credits)
• 2 compulsory modules in the second chosen focus
  (in total 2 x 4 SWS = 2 x 6 credits)
• 1 compulsory elective module in the first chosen major
  (total 8 SWS = 12 credits)
• 1 compulsory elective module in the second chosen major
  (total 8 SWS = 12 credits)
• 1 module Economic Methods 
  (total 4 SWS = 6 credits)
• 1 module Behavioral Economics 
  (total 4 SWS = 6 credits)
• 1 module Current Economic Policy Issues
  (total 4 SWS = 6 credits)

b) Course credits (i.e. credits that do not count towards the final grade)

• 1 elective module especially for the acquisition of interdisciplinary skills (total 8 SWS = 12 credits).

Assessment:

To calculate the overall grade of the advanced modules, an arithmetic mean of the examination performances is formed, whereby the grade of each individual examination performance is weighted by the credits awarded for this performance. The overall grade of the advanced modules is included in the final grade as an arithmetic mean of 45%.

A total of 12 CP must be earned as part of module B25. The 12 CP in the area of key competencies are to be earned through modules with interdisciplinary content and opportunities to acquire key competencies. This means that the key competencies are to be earned in modules whose subject focus is NOT economics. As a guide, the framework for key competencies can be used. In addition, internships, language courses and further achievements can be brought in according to the examination regulations.
An exemplary list of possible key competencies can be foundhere https://portal.uni-kassel.de/qisserver/rds?state=wtree&search=1&trex=step&root120212=193820%7C184909&P.vx=kurz.

For the recognition of modules completed at other universities, the recommendations of the respective subject examiners and the examination board are decisive, whereby the examination board decides on the formal recognition. The responsibilities of the subject examiners for the individual modules are as follows.

For recognition, the sheet for the "Recommendation for recognition of a service rendered away fromhome" must be completed separately in duplicate for each service to be recognized. Furthermore, a description of the service to be credited must be attached for a recognition. Further information can be found in the information sheet on the recognition of services rendered abroad.

• Within the framework of the modules of the 4th to 6th semester, at least one module or partial module examination must be taken in the form of a seminar. A seminar is characterized in particular by active participation in the discussion as well as the type of examination: presentation with written elaboration.
• At least 6 CP of the basic and advanced modules must be completed in English.
• Before taking the advanced modules, at least 60 CP must be earned in the basic modules. This regulation does not apply to the recognition of examinations taken abroad.

• The Bachelor thesis and the oral colloquium totaling 12 credits form the final module.
• The bachelor thesis can be started at the earliest after completion of all 15 basic modules and proof of 132 credits.
• The topic is assigned in the 5th semester at the earliest. The processing time is 8 weeks from the day of notification.
• The submission deadline can be extended by a maximum of 4 weeks.
• The thesis must be submitted in two bound written copies and one electronic copy to the examination board.
• The thesis may be submitted in English or another language by arrangement.
• To present and defend the Bachelor thesis in a colloquium. The colloquium should take place no later than 10 weeks after submission. The candidate is admitted if the written Bachelor thesis has been evaluated with at least "sufficient". The duration of the colloquium is 30 to a maximum of 60 minutes. A colloquium graded with "not sufficient" can only be repeated once. The final module is considered passed if both parts have been evaluated with at least "sufficient".

Assessment:

The result of the bachelor thesis is included in the grade of the final module to 75% and the result of the colloquium to 25%. The overall grade of the final module flows into the final grade with 20% .