Management and Economics, focus Management, Bachelor 2 subject

  • What kind of goods should enterprises manufacture and what should the selling price be?
  • How does one coordinate team work among thousands of employees in large corporations?
  • Which kind of data do executive staff require to identify and solve problems quickly?
  • If an enterprise wishes to build a new plant, where does the money come from: selling shares at the stock market, bank loan, or…?
  • How can enterprises protect their products against counterfeiting?
Janina Knappstein

Our professors know how to communicate a rather dry subject manner in an entertaining manner and with plenty of practical examples.

– Janina Knappstein, Master's degree

Profile

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Start
Winter- and summer semester
Duration
6 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Restricted

2-Subject Bachelor Programme

This degree programme requires a second subject for which advanced knowledge of German language is mandatory.
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it makes it possible to combine Management and Economics with a wealth of other degree courses.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • Taxes/auditing
  • Marketing/distribution
  • Quantitative corporate management
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
has: good analytical skills, basic grasp of English
enjoys: dealing with economic issues, from accounting to corporate management
struggles through: mathematic and statistical principles of the modern economy
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • as tax accountant/auditor
  • as corporate consultant
  • in corporate management
  • in corporate organisation
And else?
A prep course ... can be covered voluntarily.
Name: Mathematics for economists, financial accounting
Start:
Further information about prep courses
An internship ...

is optional.

Studying abroad ... can be covered voluntarily.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Kim Kim Docter & Michèle Teufel
Building, Room: GD 03/ 229
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-22762/ 22687
Email:
Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft Wirtschaftswissenschaft
Building, Room: GD 03/165
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-27854
Email:
Website Fachschaft

Internet

Degree programmes' website

Janina Knappstein
Janina Knappstein is a second-year student of Management. She is pursuing the Master of Science degree. She already holds the Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Economics.

What made you choose this degree programme?

I have been interested in economic issues from a very early age on. Numbers and their significance in particular as well as the economic control of enterprises have always fascinated me. Consequently, studying Management and Economics was the logical choice.  

In which respect have or haven’t your expectations been fulfilled?

By studying Management and Economics, I have gained an insight into the individual commercial units that make up an enterprise. Some of the subjects are unfortunately very abstract and lacking in practical relevance so that you have to grit your teeth and struggle through, especially whilst studying the basic principles in your Bachelor’s degree programme. In the subsequent profile-shaping phase and the Master’s degree programme in its entirety, however, it is up to you to compile your own schedule. Thus, you have the chance to specialise in the field that you enjoy most and that contributes to furthering your future career. For me, that “freedom” has been the reason why I chose to study and to remain at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum.

Which aspect of your degree programme do you enjoy most?

I enjoy visiting companies and participating in lectures with actual practitioners best, where I get an insight into the production processes and mechanics of different enterprises. Lectures relating to accounting and finance are likewise very interesting, mainly thanks to the professors who know how to communicate a rather dry subject manner in an entertaining accessible manner and with plenty of practical examples.

What has been your biggest challenge to date?

My biggest challenge so far has been my bachelor thesis. It took a lot of time and effort to write such a thesis, trying to bring in new scientific input. You learn a lot during this time, though, and your commitment gets rewarded in the end. 

What would you like to become after completing your degree?

My degree course paves the way for me to work in different corporate segments. I would like to work in the accounting, mergers & acquisitions or controlling departments of a large organisation. 

Which advice would you like to give to students who consider enrolling in this degree programme?

Hang in there! A university degree always goes hand in hand with self-reliance: from setting up your own schedule to preparing for exams – you’ve got to organise everything yourself. There is no-one who forces you to do something. You’ve got to want to do it and actually do it.