B.Ed. Economics (teacher training)

The Program

The students of the Bachelor of Education receive a wide-ranging education at the School of Business and Economics within the subject science, the subject didactics as well as related disciplines.

The aim of the programme is to develop basic scientific skills, to develop them further in the long term and to critically examine current economic issues. The B.Ed. thus offers a first general, scientifically sound, occupation-related qualification for graduates in the field of economics. In addition to a basic education in economics, the programme also includes specialisation in other core subjects of business administration (e.g. investment and finance; marketing; cost accounting; HRM and organization). In addition to the specialist scientific training, there is also a specialist didactic training which prepares students for teaching in the Gymnasium in a practice-oriented manner. In the educational part of the course, students gain insight into pedagogical and school pedagogical issues. With the successful completion of the Bachelor's programme, the graduates are able to move safely in the complex knowledge worlds of economics. Not only do they have solid analytical and methodological skills to describe, classify and interpret concrete economic processes, but they are also able to close gaps in their knowledge quickly and effectively.

Curriculum

Duration

semesters

ECTS credits

180

81 Credits of which in economics

Bachelor Thesis

weeks processing time; to write alternatively in the 1st or 2nd subject

basics

The B.Ed. Economics sub-degree course comprises the modules listed in the table.

The standard period of study for the Bachelor of Education in Economics is 6 semesters. The Bachelor of Education comprises a total of 180 ECTS credits, of which at least 81 ECTS credits are completed in economics (or 87 ECTS credits if the Bachelor thesis is completed in economics). The remaining ECTS credits are for the educational sciences and the achievements to be made in the second subject.

Link to the module handbook (German only)

During your studies, you will benefit from the advantages of an attractive place to study. The University of Tübingen's excellence in research offers students from all over the world optimal conditions for their studies, combined with the opportunity to set personal accents and priorities. The attractive teaching and learning environment is complemented by numerous additional facilities, such as the Language Learning Centre, the interdisciplinary Studium Generale and the modern University Library.

Contact

Program Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Taiga Brahm

Kontakt

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Here's what the students have to say:

“The program covers a wide range of topics and offers insights into many areas of economics. In the elective module, you can also set your own priorities and delve deeper into topics that particularly interest you. I especially appreciate the close contact with the faculty members at the department, which fosters a pleasant learning atmosphere and effective collaboration. In addition to the academic modules, there are also courses directly related to the school system. The integrated internship also provides valuable practical insights and effectively complements the course content.” - Janis Gavras, B.Ed. Economics and English

"The B.Ed. in Economics offers a very diverse curriculum, with many modules focusing on subject-specific teaching methods, thereby preparing students for their future careers as teachers. In addition, the program is relatively small, which fosters closer relationships with faculty members and among fellow students." – Jana Eberling, B.Ed. Wirtschaftswissenschaft und Deutsch

Application

Information of the School

Application

Deadlines and beginning

Application deadline: July 15

The course starts in the winter semester (October).

The admission of students to all Bachelor's programmes is regulated by an abitur grade-based selection procedure. In recent years, the "Numerus Clausus" has been between 1.7 and 2.3 for Abitur grades. Numerous criteria such as practical experience or qualified stays abroad can improve the chances of admission.

Study fees

The program is free of tuition fees for all EU citizens.

International students and second-degree students plees see

Career

On the one hand, the Bachelor of Education degree forms the basis for an advanced Master's programme, which prepares students for the commencement of their legal traineeship (Referendariat). On the other hand, a direct career entry is possible, because after graduation the students have basic economic knowledge as well as pedagogical competences, which also enable them to enter a company or an educational institution.

Building on the B.Ed. in Economics, you can choose the M.Ed. Economics.

The Economics Teacher Education Program (B.Ed. and M.Ed.) qualifies you for a teaching internship in the subjects of Economics, Career and College Guidance (middle school), and Economics (high school) at general-education high schools in Baden-Württemberg. To work at vocational schools (including business-focused high schools), a degree in business education is required. This program is not currently offered at the University of Tübingen.