{"id":17225,"date":"2025-04-14T18:28:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T16:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiwi.uni-mainz.de\/?page_id=17225"},"modified":"2025-10-10T13:00:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:00:06","slug":"economics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wiwi.uni-mainz.de\/en\/studies\/bachelor\/economics\/","title":{"rendered":"B.Sc. Economics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/jgu-base-pageheader>\n
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Are you interested in major economic and social questions, but also in institutional details and concrete figures? Do you want to discuss how business and social processes can be shaped and how problems can be solved? And would you like to understand theoretical concepts as well as statistical methods, data analysis, and causal relationships? Then the bachelor\u2019s program in Economics (VWL)<\/strong> is the perfect choice for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n

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The following course of study is suggested for the start of the winter semester:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Semester<\/th>Modules<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
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(winter semester)<\/td>		Mathematics (9 CP)
Programming for Economic Decisions (6 CP)
Introduction to Economics (9 CP)
Management and Organization (6 CP)<\/td><\/tr>
2

(summer semester)<\/td>		Data Analysis (6 CP)
Strategic Decision-Making (6 CP)
State, Economy, and Society (6 CP)
Foundations of Finance (6 CP)
Economics Elective Module (6 CP)<\/td><\/tr>
3

(winter semester)<\/td>		Statistics (9 CP)
Macroeconomics (6 CP)
Microeconomics (6 CP)
Economics Project (6 CP)<\/td><\/tr>
4

(summer semester)<\/td>		Empirical Economic Research (9 CP)
Specialization Module (6 CP)
Specialization Module (6 CP)
Academic Writing and Seminar (Economics, 12 CP)<\/td><\/tr>
5

(winter semester)
<\/td>		Specialization module (6 CP)
Specialization module (6 CP)
Specialization module (6 CP)
Specialization module (6 CP)
Specialization module (6 CP)
Alternatively: Semester abroad<\/em> (30 ECTS)<\/td><\/tr>
6

(summer semester)<\/td>		Specialization module (6 CP)
Specialization module (6 CP)
Bachelor’s Thesis und colloquium (Econpmics, 18 CP)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the Economics elective module<\/strong>, you can choose between Foundations of Financial Accounting, Foundations of Marketing, Foundations of Business Informatics, and Law for Economists. The specialization modules<\/strong> are divided into focus areas and a free section<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A further study plan for the start of studies in the summer semester can be found in the module catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-tabsitem>\n\n\n \n\n

From the fourth semester onward, the curriculum includes specialization modules. These are elective modules (usually worth 6 CP each). The Economics specialization modules are assigned to two focus areas, while additional specialization modules make up the free section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the EDS&BEST focus area, behavioral perspectives take center stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behavioral Economic Theory <\/td>Summer semester <\/td><\/tr>
Behavioral Microeconomics <\/td>Winter semester <\/td><\/tr>
Behavioral Public Finance <\/td>Winter semester <\/td><\/tr>
Entrepreneurship <\/td>Winter semester <\/td><\/tr>
Micro Econometrics <\/td>Winter semester <\/td><\/tr>
Time Series Analysis <\/td>Summer Semester<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The IEPP focus offers a broad range of modules for deepening knowledge of market, trade, and financial structures, including aspects of the environment and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behavioral Public Finance<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Economic Growth and Global Warming<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Economics of Cities and Regions<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Exchange Rates and International Capital Markets<\/td>Summer Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Intermediate Public Economics<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
International Trade: Theory and Policy<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Micro Econometrics<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Social Choice<\/td>Summer Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Environmental Economics<\/td>Summer Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Time Series Analysis<\/td>Summer Semester<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In addition to the economics specialization modules, up to 18 of the 180 credit points\u2014three modules of 6 CP each\u2014can be chosen from non-economics offerings. Options include Business Administration modules such as Corporate Finance and Digital Marketing, leading a tutorial, Business Ethics, and Psychology for Business and Economics students. The complete list can be found in the module catalog. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-tabsitem>\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n

Modulhandbuch (PDF)<\/a>
<\/strong>Ausf\u00fchrliche Beschreibung der Module und Lehrveranstaltungen im Hinblick auf Lernziele, Voraussetzungen, Inhalte und weitere Details. In unserem Modulhandbuch finden Sie auch Studienverlaufsvorschl\u00e4ge f\u00fcr Winter- und Sommersemester sowie die Auflistung der m\u00f6glichen Angebote f\u00fcr jeden Wahlpflichtbereich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pr\u00fcfungsordnung (PDF)<\/a>
<\/strong>Verbindliche Rechtsgrundlage.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-tabsitem>\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n

Das Studium ist in Module strukturiert, die sich aus Lehrveranstaltungen und Pr\u00fcfungen zusammensetzen. Die verbindliche Zusammensetzung legt die Pr\u00fcfungsordnung fest. Detaillierte inhaltliche Beschreibungen finden Sie im Modulhandbuch des Studiengangs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Der Stellenwert der Module in der Endnote wird durch Leistungspunkte (LP) ausgedr\u00fcckt. Ein Leistungspunkt entspricht einer Arbeitsleistung von etwa 30 Stunden (Kontaktzeit und Selbststudium).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die dominierenden Lehrveranstaltungsformen sind Vorlesung (VL) und \u00dcbung (\u00dc). Dazu kommen bspw. Seminar (S), Projektseminar (PS) und Kolloquium (Ko).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module schlie\u00dfen in der Regel mit einer Pr\u00fcfung in Form einer Klausur oder E-Klausur zu Beginn der vorlesungsfreien Zeit ab. Wiederholungstermine werden am Ende der vorlesungsfreien Zeit des gleichen Semester angeboten, d.h. vor Beginn des n\u00e4chsten Semesters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pflichtmodule m\u00fcssen bestanden werden. Bei Wahlpflichtmodulen gibt es eine gr\u00f6\u00dfere Auswahl, aus der eine bestimmte Mindest- und H\u00f6chstanzahl an Angeboten innerhalb eines Bereichs zu belegen ist. Gew\u00e4hlte Wahlpflichtmodule m\u00fcssen bestanden werden, jedoch k\u00f6nnen Studierende zweimal ein nicht-bestandenes Wahlpflichtmodul durch ein anderes ersetzen (aka \u201eJoker\u201c).<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-tabsitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Bevor Sie ein Studium an der Universit\u00e4t aufnehmen k\u00f6nnen, ben\u00f6tigen Sie eine Hochschul\u00adzugangs\u00adberechtigung. In der Regel ist dies das Abiturzeugnis.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-tabsitem>\n\n\n \n\n

\u00dcbersteigt die Zahl der Bewerbungen regelm\u00e4\u00dfig und erheblich die Zahl der Studienpl\u00e4tze, wird nur eine beschr\u00e4nkte Zahl von Zulassungen ausgesprochen (Zulassungsbeschr\u00e4nkung). Der Bachelorstudiengang ist im 1. – 3. Fachsemester universit\u00e4tsintern zulassungsbeschr\u00e4nkt. Zu Ihrer Orientierung gibt es eine\u00a0\u00dcbersicht \u00fcber die NC-Werte der vergangenen Semester<\/a> f\u00fcr den B.Sc. in Wirtschaftswissenschaften. Der NC-Wert spiegelt wider, welche Bewerbungen noch erfolgreich waren.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-tabsitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-tabs><\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n

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The application for the B.Sc. Economics<\/strong> takes place online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions for prospective students with previous credits: In the winter semester 2025\/26, applications are only possible for the first academic semester. This threshold will be raised continuously in the following semesters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are you interested in major economic and social questions, but also in institutional details and concrete figures? Do you want to discuss how business and social processes can be shaped and how problems can be solved? And would you like to understand theoretical concepts as well as statistical methods, data analysis, and causal relationships? Then the bachelor\u2019s program in Economics (VWL)<\/strong> is the perfect choice for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The following course of study is suggested for the start of the winter semester:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Semester<\/th>Modules<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1

(winter semester)<\/td>		Mathematics (9 CP)
Programming for Economic Decisions (6 CP)
Introduction to Economics (9 CP)
Management and Organization (6 CP)<\/td><\/tr>
2

(summer semester)<\/td>		Data Analysis (6 CP)
Strategic Decision-Making (6 CP)
State, Economy, and Society (6 CP)
Foundations of Finance (6 CP)
Economics Elective Module (6 CP)<\/td><\/tr>
3

(winter semester)<\/td>		Statistics (9 CP)
Macroeconomics (6 CP)
Microeconomics (6 CP)
Economics Project (6 CP)<\/td><\/tr>
4

(summer semester)<\/td>		Empirical Economic Research (9 CP)
Specialization Module (6 CP)
Specialization Module (6 CP)
Academic Writing and Seminar (Economics, 12 CP)<\/td><\/tr>
5

(winter semester)
<\/td>		Specialization module (6 CP)
Specialization module (6 CP)
Specialization module (6 CP)
Specialization module (6 CP)
Specialization module (6 CP)
Alternatively: Semester abroad<\/em> (30 ECTS)<\/td><\/tr>
6

(summer semester)<\/td>		Specialization module (6 CP)
Specialization module (6 CP)
Bachelor's Thesis und colloquium (Econpmics, 18 CP)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the Economics elective module<\/strong>, you can choose between Foundations of Financial Accounting, Foundations of Marketing, Foundations of Business Informatics, and Law for Economists. The specialization modules<\/strong> are divided into focus areas and a free section<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A further study plan for the start of studies in the summer semester can be found in the module catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

From the fourth semester onward, the curriculum includes specialization modules. These are elective modules (usually worth 6 CP each). The Economics specialization modules are assigned to two focus areas, while additional specialization modules make up the free section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the EDS&BEST focus area, behavioral perspectives take center stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behavioral Economic Theory <\/td>Summer semester <\/td><\/tr>
Behavioral Microeconomics <\/td>Winter semester <\/td><\/tr>
Behavioral Public Finance <\/td>Winter semester <\/td><\/tr>
Entrepreneurship <\/td>Winter semester <\/td><\/tr>
Micro Econometrics <\/td>Winter semester <\/td><\/tr>
Time Series Analysis <\/td>Summer Semester<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The IEPP focus offers a broad range of modules for deepening knowledge of market, trade, and financial structures, including aspects of the environment and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behavioral Public Finance<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Economic Growth and Global Warming<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Economics of Cities and Regions<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Exchange Rates and International Capital Markets<\/td>Summer Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Intermediate Public Economics<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
International Trade: Theory and Policy<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Micro Econometrics<\/td>Winter Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Social Choice<\/td>Summer Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Environmental Economics<\/td>Summer Semester<\/td><\/tr>
Time Series Analysis<\/td>Summer Semester<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In addition to the economics specialization modules, up to 18 of the 180 credit points\u2014three modules of 6 CP each\u2014can be chosen from non-economics offerings. Options include Business Administration modules such as Corporate Finance and Digital Marketing, leading a tutorial, Business Ethics, and Psychology for Business and Economics students. The complete list can be found in the module catalog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The application for the B.Sc. Economics<\/strong> takes place online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions for prospective students with previous credits: In the winter semester 2025\/26, applications are only possible for the first academic semester. This threshold will be raised continuously in the following semesters. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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