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Economics as Minor Subject - Bachelor's study program

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Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Economics as Minor Subject at the University of Stuttgart.

Is Economics as Minor Subject right for you? Come and find out!

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s degree program in Economics as Minor Subject entails? With our expectations check, you can quickly and easily check whether your expectations of the study program are realistic.

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Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Economics as Minor Subject entails?

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To study economics successfully, I need to be good at math.

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A basic understanding of mathematics is essential for studying economics. Although the mathematical requirements are somewhat lower than in specialized mathematics programs, without a solid school background and a good general understanding of mathematics, the lectures in mathematics and statistics are difficult to pass.

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In economics, you have to be a specialist in a particular field.

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Economics encompasses a wide range of topics from various subdisciplines such as business administration, mathematics, statistics, political science, and law. In this respect, the course requires a high degree of interdisciplinarity.

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English skills are particularly important for studying economics. Much of the relevant specialist literature is not available in German.

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Without the ability to read and understand English texts, you won't get very far in economics studies., so you should have a solid knowledge of English. You can learn to understand the technical terms during your studies.

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To succeed in your studies, it is not enough to simply attend lectures and seminars regularly. You also have to read, study, and research a lot on your own outside of class.

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In addition to attending classes, independent study plays an important role. This includes intensive and regular reading of specialist literature for preparation and follow-up work, preparing presentations, working together with other students, writing term papers, and conducting related research for literature and information.

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The goal here wasn’t to answer everything correctly, but to gain a better understanding of the study program. You now need to determine whether your understanding of the study program is accurate or where you need more information.

My skills

Top skills required for a minor in economics:

Interest in economic issues at the market and macroeconomic level
Basic mathematical knowledge for analyzing economic relationships
Solid knowledge of English for understanding international technical literature

Studying successfully depends primarily on the chosen major field.

My interests

Below are some questions that you should ideally answer with “Yes”:

Do I generally have a strong interest in economic issues?
Am I interested in social and political contexts?
Do I enjoy understanding complex concepts, including mathematical ones, and explaining them to others?
Do I enjoy solving logical problems and persist even when faced with challenging or time-consuming tasks?

Economics as Minor Subject - Bachelor's study program

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