Study

Minor in Economics

Your minor program is governed by its own examination regulations (PO 2022). According to these regulations, your studies are guided by both the examination regulations for your major and those for your minor.

 

As part of your minor, you must earn at least 60 credit points (CP).

 

All regulations regarding the course of study and module exams can be found in the programm regulations (PO 2022).

Academic and Exam Administration

Before you begin your minor, we recommend that you watch our video information session on the organization of coursework and exams.

 

If you have any questions about your minor, please contact the Student Counseling for Faculty Economics and Business.

Minor Course Modules

The following eight modules of the basic and advanced phases (O modules, B modules, P modules, and required elective modules) are part of the minor in Economics and must all be completed.
 

 

Basic Phase

  • Einführung in die Volkswirtschaftslehre
    Akronym: OVWL
    Credit Points: 5
  • Philosophie, Politik und Wirtschaft
    Akronym: OPPE
    Credit Points: 5
  • Mathematik für Wirtschaftswissenschaften
    Akronym: OMAT
    Credit Points: 10
  • Mikroökonomie 1
    Akronym: OMIK
    Credit Points: 10

 

Specialization Phase

  • Makroökonomik 1
    Akronym: BMAK
    Credit Points: 12
  • Mikroökonomik 2
    Akronym: PMIK
    Credit Points: 6
  • Makroökonomik 2
    Akronym: PMAK
    Credit Points: 6
  • Wahlpflichtmodul aus dem Bereich Economics
    Akronym: WPME
    Credit Points: 6

Sample Study Plan

The assignment of modules to semesters is merely a recommendation.

Modules in Department 02 are generally offered every semester. We therefore recommend that you base your course schedule primarily on the study plan for your major.

Basic Phase

Specialization Phase