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Economics Teaching Qualification - 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 Teaching Qualification at the University of Stuttgart.

Is the Economics Teaching Qualification right for you? Come and find out!

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

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The expectations check focuses on the technical aspects of your studies, not the educational science aspects. Information and decision-making aids to help you decide whether a career as a teacher is right for you can be obtained, for example, from the career counseling service for teachers [de].

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Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Economics Teaching Qualification entails?

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

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A basic understanding of mathematics is also essential for studying economics with a view to becoming a teacher. Although the mathematical requirements for teacher training are somewhat lower than those for pure subject-specific courses, without a good school education and a good general understanding of mathematics, the lectures in mathematics and statistics are difficult to pass.

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

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The Economics Teaching Qualification encompasses a wide range of subjects from various sub-disciplines like economics, business administration, mathematics, statistics, political science, and law. In addition, there are the subject-specific didactics of economics and the educational science components of the teacher training program. Hence, the course requires a high degree of interdisciplinarity.

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With economics as a school subject, you often have to search longer for a job in teaching, as the subject is not so widespread.

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Economics and career/study orientation was only introduced in Baden-Württemberg in 2015, making it somewhat of a “shortage subject” due to a lack of teachers with formal training. There is currently a high demand for trained teachers.

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English skills are particularly important for studying economics with a view to becoming a teacher. 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 an economics teaching degree. 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

The following skills, among others, are required for a successful economics degree:

Economic and political study content requires a basic understanding of the economic and political situation in Germany and beyond.
Modern economics requires a good understanding of mathematical content and methods.
Due to the diverse nature of the course content, good self-organization skills, a high degree of self-motivation, and perseverance are required.

My interests

The aim of the program is to provide you with a sound interdisciplinary education in the subject of “Economics/Career and Study Orientation (WBS)” at high schools in Baden-Württemberg, covering both the subject matter itself and teaching methodology. Below are some interests that you should ideally have:

Interest in economic, social, and political issues
Enjoyment of mathematical analysis of complex issues
Ability to explain economic concepts in an understandable way
Perseverance and a solution-focused approach when tackling challenging tasks
Ability to work in a team and enjoy communicating, especially when dealing with young people

Economics Teaching Qualification - Bachelor's study program

Is the Economics Teaching Qualification right for you? Come and find out!

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