Management and Economics

The Bachelor's degree programme in Management and Economics at the University of Tübingen offers students a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education designed to prepare them for a wide range of careers in business, economics, and related fields. The programme combines foundational knowledge in economic theory, business administration, and social sciences with practical skills in management, analysis, and decision-making, enabling graduates to understand and address complex economic and managerial challenges in a global context. Students explore core topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, organizational behavior, strategic management, and empirical research, developing a solid understanding of economic mechanisms and business processes.

Throughout the programme, emphasis is placed on critical thinking, analytical skills, and ethical considerations, fostering responsible decision-making and leadership qualities. The curriculum also includes modules on international economics, financial accounting, marketing, and innovation management, providing a well-rounded overview of the key areas within management and economics. Practical components, such as case studies, project work, and internships, are integrated to enhance real-world applicability and professional readiness.

The programme encourages international mobility and intercultural competencies, with opportunities for exchange semesters and collaborative projects with partner institutions worldwide. Students benefit from the University's strong links with industry and organizations, ensuring that the education remains relevant to current market trends and demands. The programme prepares graduates for diverse career paths, including roles in consulting, finance, marketing, public policy, and entrepreneurship, or for further academic studies in economics or management. With its rigorous academic foundation and emphasis on practical skills, the Management and Economics Bachelor's degree from the University of Tübingen aims to cultivate versatile, analytical, and ethical professionals capable of making impactful contributions in a rapidly changing global economy.

Educational organisation

The MSc in Management & Economics is designed as a three-semester programme, taught according to the European Credit Transfer System. Successful completion requires students to achieve a total of 90 ECTS credits.

Compulsory courses teach the essentials of management and economics and emphasise the link between both areas. Specialisation studies allow students to specialise according to their individual interests and abilities. Electives can be chosen from courses in business studies and in economics.

Successful completion of the programme also requires students to attend a PhD oriented seminar (6 ECTS credits) and to write a Master's thesis in English or German during their third and final semester.

Internships

Although there is no compulsory internship, a specialised office will assist students in finding an internship upon request.

Forms of assessment

Written and oral examinations
Assignments

Course objectives

Graduates of our MSc in Management & Economics have excellent career prospects, both in the private sector and in governmental and international institutions. They will be attractive candidates in particular for strategic management and leadership positions in international companies, consulting firms, banks, and insurance companies.

Due to its strong methodological focus, the MSc in Management & Economics serves as an excellent foundation for pursuing an academic career. Students may study the programme on a PhD track, putting themselves on a fast track to a doctoral degree or PhD.

Language requirements

1) English
Foreign and German applicants: TOEFL ibt: 80 or TOEFL pbt: 550 or IELTS: 6.0 or Cambridge: CAE or TOIEC: 700 or UniCert III certificate or Bachelor's degree in an English-speaking country

2) German is not required. However, German classes are available.

Academic requirements

Admission to the Master of Science in Management and Economics requires a Bachelor's degree in economics or business administration with excellent grades, preferably a degree that amounts to 210 ECTS credits. Applicants are expected to have solid intermediate level knowledge in quantitative methods of economics and microeconomic theory. Applicants must be fluent in English. Students entering with a three-year Bachelor's degree (amounting to 180 ECTS credits) are required to earn 30 additional ECTS credits (adding a fourth semester) in order to obtain a Master's degree.

Enrolment fees

142.10 EUR per semester

Costs of living

The average necessary allowance for a university student at the University of Tübingen is 700 EUR per month.

Arrival support

Orientation week
Study counselling
Several student advisers are available who will be glad to help participants in all questions regarding their Master's programme and their stay in Tübingen. The student body (Fachschaft) offers numerous welcoming events especially for Master's students.

Services and support for international students

During the orientation weeks, students will be escorted to public authorities for registration purposes and helped with opening bank accounts, registering with the university, and setting up their health insurance. Students are offered a basic German course and various activities which introduce them to the university and the city.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market. Tübingen offers student accommodation for about 4,400 students. The Student Services Organisation ("Studentenwerk") has an Accommodation Office which helps international students with finding rooms. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 300 EUR.