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Basic information

Total number of students at the department

1,110

Number of master degree students (w/o teacher qualification)

820

Support during the study entry phase

Total score for support in the study entry phase

14/16 points

International orientation

Outgoing students

no data

Job market- and career-orientation

Percentage of teaching by practitioners

45.0%

Percentage of teaching by practitioners, master's

45.0%

Bachelor theses in cooperation with work environment

no data

Master theses in cooperation with work environment

no data

Research

Cooperative doctoral degrees (in three years)

no data

Not specified
Third party funds per professor

1,500 €

Students' assessments on undergraduate, presence-learning-courses

Career and practical orientation

Not specified
Learning and working spaces

Not specified
Teacher support

Not specified
Support in studies

Not specified
Courses offered

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Study organisation

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Exam organisation

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Digital learning

Not specified
Support for stays abroad

Not specified
Rooms

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Library

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Overall study situation

Not specified
Return rate of the questionnaires

no data

Students' assessments on consecutive master's degree courses

Teacher support

Not specified
Support in studies

Not specified
Digital learning

Not specified
Practical orientation in teaching

Not specified
Courses offered

Not specified
Study organisation

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Transition to Master's studies

Not specified
Research orientation

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Support for stays abroad

Not specified
Overall study situation

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Return rate of the questionnaires

no data

Further information provided by the department

Special features regarding teaching in the bachelor's degree programme

The Faculty of Economics combines academic excellence with practical relevance and an international orientation. Teaching integrates case studies, company projects and skills sprint weeks to combine theory and practice. Small groups, individual supervision and career-oriented workshops promote personal development. A pronounced international perspective, corporate cooperation arrangements and an entrepreneurial mindset prepare students for global careers.

Special features regarding teaching in the master's programmes

At the Master's degree level, the Faculty of Economics emphasises strategic leadership, innovation and data-based decision-making. Instruction combines application-oriented research, consulting projects and international collaborations with corporate partners. Students participate in executive lectures, skills sprint weeks and case challenges and acquire analytical, management-related and intercultural skills for global leadership tasks.

Special features regarding the international orientation

The Faculty of Business has a strong international orientation with Erasmus+ partnerships, Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) and global study projects. Students benefit from hybrid learning formats, international guest lecturers and opportunities for exchange with partner universities. Subject-specific English and German courses promote cross-cultural competence and employability in the global economic environment.

Exchange universities for stay abroads

Estonian Business School, Estland; Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai, Rumänien; Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Rumänien; University of Vlora, Albanien

Special features regarding the equipment

The Economics Department has modern technical equipment to assist with teaching, learning and research. This includes a Mac pool, VR headsets and hybrid teaching technology for interactive formats. A dedicated server, subject-specific databases and access to Microsoft 365 enable data analysis, simulations and collaborative research projects in modern business settings.

Special features regarding research activities

The Faculty of Business focuses on applied and interdisciplinary research in the areas of digital transformation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and strategic management. Ongoing projects concern AI in business, innovation ecosystems and sustainable leadership. Cooperation with companies, research networks and regional institutions promotes practice-oriented and impact-oriented research results.

Other special features

The Economics Department stands for diversity, inclusion and sustainability in all study programmes. Interdisciplinary teaching formats integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and principles of ethical corporate governance. Women-in-business initiatives, social impact projects and Green Campus activities promote responsible leadership and awareness of global sustainability issues.

Further information on research activities

Information on access restrictions

Website of the Student Council

online-application

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Acronyms

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Last Update 2026: Data collected by the CHE Center for Higher Education