French

There are a total of four separate economic Français Economique courses (A-B-C-D) within the scope of the Economic Français Economique Credit-point Courses.  Only one course (A or B or C or D) is offered on a rotating basis each semester.

According to the Common European Reference Framework on Languages (CEFR), the target of this course corresponds to level C1.1. The Business French course 3 ‘Avancé’ provides a good preparation for this course. 

  • Provisional admission to the qualifying phase of the Bachelor's examination in accordance with Section 9(5) of the examination regulations.
  • Registration procedure and deadlines: A two-stage registration procedure with different deadlines applies. You must take part in both stages and pass the Online Qualifying Test!

    - Stage 1: Course enrolment period: 21 September 2026 – 5 October 2026 via QIS
    - Stage 2: Exam registration and withdrawal period: 8 October 2026 – 21 October 2026 via QIS. Further information: see LSF!

  • Admission requires successfully passing a qualifying test at CEFR level B2.2, held at the start of each semester, for students who have not yet completed a Bachelor's compulsory elective module in Business French.  The French Online Qualifying Test will take place on 28 September 2026 from 12 noon to 2 pm
  • Exception: Students who hold a Baccalauréat, Abibac or DALF / DELF C1 must upload this proof of language proficiency in PDF format during the French Online Qualifying Test on 28 September 2026 from 12 noon to 2 pm within the specified time slots.
     

FBCA: Environment of a company (WS 2026/27)

Topics:
The environment of a company
The French economic system
Current challenges (i.e.energy efficiency, digital companies, changes in the world of work)
French companies in the era of globalization

Trainer: Marie Thevenin
 

Dates: Wed. 14:00 – 16:00, Start: 14.10.2026 (Qualifying Test on 28.09.2026), Room: see LSF!
 

FBCB: Economic policy in France (SS 2027)

Topics:
Targets and stakeholders of economic policy in France
Instruments of economic policy
Labour market policy
Social policy
Environmental policy

Trainer: Marie Thevenin

FBCC: Marketing – The company and its markets (WS 2027/28)

Topics:
Marketing Strategy and Marketing Mix
Brands and brand management – New trends
Innovative marketing, Digital marketing
Communication, Social media marketing

Trainer: Marie Thevenin

FBCD: Corporate management and corporate finance (SS 2028)

Topics:
Corporate strategies
Management and corporate structure
Entrepreneurial and corporate governance
Finance

Trainer: Marie Thevenin

 

Successful completion of a portfolio without a written test in the central examination phase. The portfolio elements are completed during the course. The type and scope of the individual portfolio elements will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Credit points: All participants receive 6 credit points upon the successful completion of the economic French credit-point courses: French for Economists.

For each passed exam, an internal C1.1 certificate is awarded.