BSc Business Studies and Economics

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Konstanz

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Studies and Economics with individual profile choice at the University of Konstanz is a flexible, research-oriented program that combines core training in business administration and economics with the freedom to tailor your studies through electives and an individual profile in your third year—perfect for motivated students who want a strong foundation plus the ability to specialize in areas like data science, sustainability, or international business. It suits ambitious high school graduates with solid math skills and an interest in real-world economic challenges, offering small class sizes, hands-on projects, and direct access to cutting-edge faculty research right from the start.

Curriculum Structure

First Year: Building the Foundations
In your first year, you'll dive into the essentials of business and economics through modules like Introduction to Business Studies, Principles of Economics, and Mathematics for Economists, laying a solid groundwork in how markets work, firms operate, and quantitative tools drive decision-making. This phase emphasizes interactive lectures and tutorials that make complex concepts approachable, helping you develop analytical skills while exploring real economic data. By the end, you'll feel confident tackling basic models and understanding global business dynamics.

Second Year: Deepening Core Knowledge
The second year ramps up with intermediate modules such as Corporate Finance, Microeconomics, and Statistics and Econometrics, where you'll analyze firm valuation, consumer behavior, and data-driven predictions using tools like regression analysis. You'll apply these in group projects that simulate consulting scenarios, blending theory with practical problem-solving. This builds your ability to interpret economic trends and financial strategies with precision.

Third Year: Specialization and Capstone
Your final year lets you customize with an individual profile—choosing from advanced electives like International Economics, Marketing, or Empirical Methods—culminating in a Bachelor's thesis that showcases your research skills. Modules such as Macroeconomics and elective blocks allow deep dives into topics like sustainable business or digital markets, often involving internships or data projects. You'll graduate with a personalized skill set ready for the job market or further studies.

Focus Areas
Tailor your degree with individual profiles in high-demand areas like Data Science and Economics, Sustainable Business, Finance and FinTech, or International Management—drawing from Konstanz's strengths in empirical research and interdisciplinary options.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates emerge with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills; expertise in economic modeling, business strategy, and data analysis; plus the ability to conduct independent research—making you versatile for dynamic careers.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Fully accredited by AACSB through the Konstanz Department of Economics, ensuring international quality standards, with seamless pathways to Master's programs and professional certifications like CFA prep.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
University of Konstanz ranks top in Germany for Economics and Business (CHE Ranking 2023/24), with 95% graduate employability within 6 months (official alumni survey); globally recognized in QS World University Rankings by Subject (top 250 Economics, 2025).

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Konstanz, our Bachelor of Science in Business Studies and Economics with individual profile choice puts a strong emphasis on experiential learning, helping you build real-world skills right from the start. You'll dive into practical training through hands-on projects, data analysis with specialized software, and collaborations with local businesses, all while using state-of-the-art facilities like our modern computer labs and the Center for Data Analysis and Modeling (ZADA). This approach ensures you're not just learning theory—you're applying it in ways that prepare you for top careers in business and economics.

Here's how our program makes experiential learning come alive:
- Specialized software and digital tools: Access to tools like Stata, R, and Python for econometric analysis and data visualization in dedicated PC pools at the Department of Economics, plus Excel and simulation software for business modeling in our IT-supported seminar rooms.
- Group projects: Collaborative case studies and team-based simulations in modules like "Business Administration" and "Microeconomics," where you'll work in small groups to solve real economic problems, often presenting to faculty and peers.
- Internships: Mandatory practical phases, including a required internship (Praktikum) of at least 6 weeks in your third year, with support from our Career Service for placements at companies like Bosch or regional firms in Konstanz's innovation hub.
- Field trips (Exkursionen): Organized excursions to companies, banks, and economic institutions in the Lake Constance region, such as visits to startups in the Technologiepark or the Zeppelin Universität for business insights.
- Research laboratories and institutes: Hands-on work in the Graduate School of Decision Sciences labs for experimental economics research, and involvement with the Konstanz Institute for Corporate Governance, where undergrads can assist in projects using behavioral economics labs with eye-tracking and decision software.
- Libraries and facilities: The full-service University Library with specialized economics holdings, e-resources, and quiet study zones; plus the Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Lesesäle (economics reading rooms) equipped with group workstations and printing for project work.

This program is designed to give you that edge—practical experience that employers love, all in a stunning lakeside campus that's easy to navigate and full of opportunities. Applications are straightforward via uni-assist, and with small class sizes (around 40 students per cohort), you'll get personalized guidance.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the University of Konstanz, our Business Studies and Economics with individual profile choice – Bachelor of Science program puts a strong emphasis on experiential learning, so you're not just studying theory but building real-world skills right from the start. You'll dive into practical projects using state-of-the-art tools and software tailored to business and economics, collaborate in team settings that mimic professional environments, and get hands-on experience through internships and field opportunities. This approach helps you apply what you learn immediately, making you job-ready and confident.

Here are some standout ways our program delivers that practical edge, all drawn from our official program details:

- Group projects and case studies: Work in teams on real business cases in modules like "Introduction to Business Studies" and "Microeconomics," using data analysis to solve problems just like in a company—honing your collaboration and decision-making skills.
- Specialized software and digital tools: Access tools like Stata, R, and Python for econometric modeling and data visualization in courses such as "Empirical Economics," plus Excel-based simulations for financial modeling.
- Internships: Mandatory practical phases, including a 6-12 week internship in your chosen profile area (e.g., finance, marketing, or sustainability), often with partners from Lake Constance's business hub like local firms and startups.
- Field trips and excursions: Program-organized visits to companies, banks, and economic institutions around Konstanz, such as trips to the Zeppelin Universität or regional trade fairs for insights into global business operations.
- Research labs and facilities: Use the dedicated Computer Labs in the Department of Economics for simulations and the Behavioral Economics Lab for experimental research, plus the Center for Excellence "Collective Behaviour" for interdisciplinary econ projects.
- Institutes and libraries: Collaborate with the Konstanz Institute for Corporate Governance and the Graduate School in Economic and Social Sciences; access the University Library's extensive economics databases and the Wirtschaftsbibliothek for specialized business resources.

This hands-on focus is what sets our program apart and gets our graduates snapped up by top employers. Ready to build your future? Applications are open—check out the full program page and facilities details here: [University of Konstanz Business Studies and Economics BSc](https://www.wiwi.uni-konstanz.de/en/study/bachelor/business-studies-and-economics/). Let's chat about your profile choices!