Career prospects

With a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies and Economics, you have great career perspectives – whether in the private sector, in public administration, international organizations, academia or education. If you would like to pursue a career in academia and/or become a teacher at a vocational school, you can continue your studies with one of our master's programmes.

Check out our Career Service’s interview series #dreamjob - Starting a career. Alumni of the University of Konstanz report on their very personal career entry.

Graduate studies

If you want to continue your studies, you can choose one of several master's programmes at the University of Konstanz:

• Economics (M.Sc.)
• Social and Economic Data Science (M.Sc.)
• Business and Economics Education (M.Sc.)

Start of study

Winter semester

Study structure

From the start, you can set your individual focus and choose one of the five following study profiles:

• Applied Economics: You use cutting-edge tools to analyze data and understand key current economic and societal challenges. Thus, you will be perfectly prepared for successful careers in business, the public sector, research institutions and NGOs, as well as for a diverse range of master's programmes.
• Business Economics: You will focus on economic issues and problems related to the organization, management and strategy of companies. Applying economics concepts and data-analytical strategies to real-life situations prepares you to make better management decisions.
• International Finance: You will concentrate on the financing of all kinds of things: companies, projects, your own livelihood. You also explore the interconnections between the many players in finance, institutions and governments.
• Psychology and Human Resources: You will learn how humans make decisions and how you can use this knowledge in personnel economics, for example.
• Economics and Business Education: You will acquire knowledge of basic economics, pedagogical and didactic theories and methods. By continuing with a master's programme, you have the option, among other things, to specialize in teaching and to effectively design learning processes in vocational schools or companies. You will also gain in-depth knowledge of economics (in MSc Economics and Business Education, programme concentration I) or choose a general required elective (political science, history, German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, sports (in MSc Economics and Business Education programme concentration II).

These documents will support you in planning your studies:

• Module guide
• Examination regulation

At the University of Konstanz, you have a broad range of opportunities and training options that complement your study programme, for example orientation programmes to support new students, learning guidance, language courses, a data and information literacy programme as well as options promoting career-oriented skills and social commitment.

• GoMINt – orientation programme in STEM subjects
• Writing Centre – writing tutoring, joint writing sessions and workshops
• Language courses at the Language Institute
• Learning guidance, study tips, time management – workshops offered by the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)

• Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track (ADILT) – programme can be completed with a certificate
• Transfer – practical projects (research, business, politics and society)
• qualification N – Sustainability Certificate at the University of Konstanz

• Profil+ – programme for career skills (German skills required)
• Career Passport – programme for career skills (for international students)
• Advice on career entry, opportunities and workshops from Career Service

Internship

In the study profiles Applied Economics, Business Economics, International Finance as well as Psychology and Human Resources, the 5th semester is flexible so you can complete a longer internship (4.5 months) or study abroad.

Stay abroad

We highly recommend studying abroad. We offer Erasmus+ and numerous other exchange programmes.

Hear from students and lecturers
In our interview series, students talk about their subject, teachers explain the department's research and tell you what topics they cover in seminars and lectures.

• Three questions for Luisa, BSc Economics
• Three questions for Andreas, BSc Economics
• Three questions to Joel, BSc Economics
• The inside story | with Prof. Dr. Almuth Scholl, Department of Economics

Please note: The study structure described in the videos corresponds to the previous examination regulations. In the winter semester 2023/2024, a new version of the examination regulations will come into effect and you will choose one of five profiles.

Get an impression
Discover online lectures and websites with more information about your prospective subject.

• Information BSc Economics
• Recorded economics lectures (Economics) (click on "Wirtschaftswissenschaften" for lectures in German or English)
• BSc Economics: What should you bring with you if you want to study Economics? (Video in German)
• BSc Economics: How is the course organized? (Video in German)
• BSc Economics: What options do I have to go abroad? (Video in German)

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or equivalent.

Documentation Orientation Test
When applying for admission at universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg, you have to document having taken an orientation test. The Baden-Württemberg orientation test is the most widely used test. Please send in your certificate of participation along with your application documents.

Further information can be found in the admission regulations.

Semester fee
All students enrolled at the University of Konstanz are charged a semester fee each semester, similar to all other German universities. Here you can find the current semester fee and its individual components.

Tuition fees for first degree studies for certain international students
Since winter semester 2017/18, the state of Baden-Württemberg has required some international students to pay tuition fees for their first degree studies. The following students are not required to pay tuition fees: citizens of a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), doctoral students and certain “Bildungsinländer” (e.g. non-EU citizens with a German “Abitur”). More detailed information can be found here.

Each year, the University of Konstanz grants exemptions to a limited number of particularly gifted international degree-seeking students in accordance with the university’s “Begabtenbefreiungssatzung” (statutes governing the exemption of gifted students). More detailed information can be found here.

Tuition fees for second degree studies for all students
All students are required to pay tuition fees for their second degree studies. More detailed information can be found here.

Foreign language skills
You do not have to document any additional foreign language skills.

German language skills
International applicants need to submit documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4. Alternatively, you may submit other recognized language tests or recognized school certificates. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you have to submit an accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

The languages of instruction in the bachelor’s programme are German and English.

• Interest in economic contexts
• Good skills in mathematics
• Good English skills
• Ability to think analytically

PocketGuide – Get to know the study programme
Is the BScEconomics at the University of Konstanz something for you? Find out everything about studying economics at the University of Konstanz in our PocketGuide (in German). You can take your first lessons and quizzes on subject contents of economics and test your expectations of your studies.

Application documents

During the online application process, you will need to enter various kinds of information (school grades, attendance periods etc.) and upload various PDF documents. Please make sure that you have the relevant documentation ready. This may include:

• your Abitur certificate (German general higher education entrance qualification)
• documentation of any volunteering you may have done (FSJ, FÖJ etc.)
• any documentation about vocational training you may have completed
• any other required documents (medical certificate etc.)

An electronic assistant will guide you through the application process. Required fields are marked by an asterisk (*).

An application is possible during the following period: 07.05. - 15.09.
There may be other deadlines if you are applying for admission to a higher semester (for instance, if you are changing subjects or universities). For more information please consult the university website .

The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) can help you with general questions about finding the right study programme as well as when you are concerned or unsure about your studies. We will be happy to advise you and support you with a wide range of services .

Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)
Room: D 409 – 412a
Make an appointment: termin.zsb@uni-konstanz.de

Questions related to the content or organization of the study programme:
Departmental student advisory service​​​​
Markus Beslmeisl
Room: F 256
Phone: +49 7531 88-4089
Email: studienberatung.wiwi@uni-konstanz.de