Business Administration, Management, Economics: A comparison of all degree programs at German business schools

The 30 most popular courses of study in Economics in Germany
  • 510Academic Programs
  • 86Part-time
  • 210On-Site
  • 143Online
  • 59Dual
  • 12Hybrid
  • 257Bachelor
  • 253Master

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Economics as a subject is offered at hardly any private university in Germany. This means that anyone wishing to complete a German Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics should find out about the wide range of degree programs offered at state universities.

On the other hand, the range of business administration and management programs as well as MBAs offered at private business schools in Germany is enormous - numerous private universities of applied sciences and universities offer absolutely high-quality study programs for anyone interested in accounting, management, business mathematics, business start-ups and all other topics in business administration. I present all of these study programs to you here.

All courses from business administration to business psychology

The major subfields of economic sciences are macroeconomics and business administration. Since the demand for economic degree courses is not particularly high, private universities offer almost exclusively bachelor's and master's degrees in Business Administration. Here are the departments in which we list all degree programs in economics. Select a department for an overview of the degree programs:

The 30 most popular courses of study in Economics in Germany

We have a total of 510 courses in the field of Economics. The first 30 top courses are displayed. Use the filter function or our search to discover more courses in the field.

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Business Administration
Distance learning program, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  IU International University of Applied Sciences
  •  6 Semester
  •  online
  •  2 Comments & Questions
  •  English

In the English-language online Bachelor of Business Administration at Germany's largest university, you will learn the basics of business administration in 6 semesters of full-time study or in 8-12 semesters …

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On-campus program, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  •  BSP Business and Law School
  •  7 Semester
  •  Berlin
  •  2 Comments & Questions
  •  English
  •  Business Administration, Economics, Marketing and Sales, Business English I, Academic Writing, Training in Personal and Social Skills, Planning and Co…
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Business Psychology
On-campus program, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  •  Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
  •  6 Semester
  •  Wiesbaden, Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Heidelberg
  •  German

The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Psychology (B.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius is aimed at prospective students with a high school diploma (Abitur), a technical college entrance qualification (Fachabitur), or an …

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Business Administration and Business Psychology
Part-time program, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  •  European Distance Learning University Hamburg
  •  7 Semester
  •  Hamburg
  •  German

Psychology degree in Hamburg without a numerus clausus: Obtain your B.Sc. in Business Administration & Economic Psychology through evening study. The programme is primarily aimed at working professionals and is …

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New Work
Distance learning program, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  IU International University of Applied Sciences
  •  6 Semester
  •  online
  •  German

The Bachelor's program "New Work" at IU is designed for students who are interested in innovative work concepts, agile corporate structures, and digital transformation. In this program, students learn how …

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Part-time program, Master of Arts (M.A.)
  •  University of Applied Management
  •  3 Semester
  •  Ismaning bei Munich, Berlin, Hamburg
  •  German
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Business Administration
On-campus program, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
  •  6 Semester
  •  Berlin, Dusseldorf, Heidelberg, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich or Wiesbaden
  •  German

The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration (B.A.) at Fresenius University is aimed at prospective students without a numerus clausus who want to acquire well-founded business knowledge with a practical …

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Business Administration
Fulltime programm (blended learning), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  IU International University of Applied Sciences
  •  6 Semester
  •  Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bonn, Brunswick, Cologne, Duisburg, Dusseldorf, Erfurt, Frankfurt a.M., Hamburg, Karlsruhe, Mainz, Mannheim, Nuremberg, or Virtual Campus
  •  2 Comments & Questions
  •  German

Enterprises need generalists. People who skillfully implement economic goals, demonstrate analytical skills, and at the same time keep an eye on the big picture. This degree program provides a broad …

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On-campus program, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  •  RH Cologne – University of Applied Science
  •  6 Semester
  •  Cologne
  •  German
  •  Fundamentals of Psychology and Business Administration, Communication Training, Psychological Methodology and Group Intervention Techniques, Psycholog…
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Business Administration
Distance learning program, Master of Arts (M.A.)
  •  IU International University of Applied Sciences
  •  4 Semester
  •  online
  •  German

The master's program in Business Administration provides students with advanced knowledge in the areas of management, finance, marketing, and human resources. Students not only acquire theoretical expertise but also gain …

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Human Resources Management
On-campus program, Master of Arts (M.A.)
  •  Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
  •  4 Semester
  •  Hamburg, Cologne
  •  German

The full-time Master's degree programme in Human Resources Management (M.A.) at Hochschule Fresenius is aimed at graduates with a business-related Bachelor's degree and the corresponding specialised credit points. It provides …

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General Management
Distance learning program, Master of Arts (M.A.)
  •  IU International University of Applied Sciences
  •  4 Semester
  •  online
  •  German

The Master's program in General Management at IU International University is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of various areas of management. The program covers topics such as …

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Aviation Management
Distance learning program, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  IU International University of Applied Sciences
  •  6 Semester
  •  online
  •  English

This English-language study programme at Germany's largest university is aimed at anyone who wants to make a career as a flight operations manager or network manager, for example. You can …

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On-campus program, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  •  PFH Private University of Applied Sciences
  •  6 Semester
  •  Göttingen or Stade
  •  German
  •  Here are the given data translated into English (en-GB): Analytical Methods, Basics of Business Administration, Basics of Accounting, Language and So…
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Part-time program, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  University of Applied Management
  •  7 Semester
  •  Ismaning (Munich), Unna (Dortmund), Hamburg, Hannover, Berlin, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Leipzig
  •  German
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Part-time program, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  University of Applied Management
  •  7 Semester
  •  Ismaning (Munich), Leipzig
  •  German
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On-campus program, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  •  University of Europe for Applied Sciences
  •  3 Semester
  •  Berlin, Hamburg or Iserlohn
  •  English
  •  Customer Environment, Innovation Management, Strategic Vision, Resources, Leadership Management
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On-campus program, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  •  Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
  •  7 Semester
  •  Frankfurt am Main
  •  English
  •  Principles of Management, Financial Accounting, Introduction to Programming, Mathematics, Ethics, Values & Objectivity, Principles of Finance, Microec…
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On-campus program, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  •  Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
  •  7 Semester
  •  Frankfurt am Main
  •  German or English
  •  Here is the translation of the given German text into English (en-GB): "Principles of Management, Financial Accounting, Introduction to Programming, …
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Distance learning program, Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  •  IU International University of Applied Sciences
  •  2 Semester
  •  online
  •  German or English

The Master's program in Industrial and Organizational Psychology takes only 2-4 semesters in full-time study or 4-8 semesters in part-time study, depending on the prerequisites. You will deal with topics …

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Part-time program, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
  •  FOM University of Applied Sciences
  •  7 Semester
  •  Essen
  •  German
  •  Management Basics, Income Tax Law, Competence & Self-Management, Legal Methods, Cost Accounting & Bookkeeping, Business & Private Law, Fundamental Typ…
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Business Administration
On-campus program, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg
  •  6 Semester
  •  Heidelberg
  •  German

This business administration degree programme provides you with comprehensive theoretical economic competencies. You will systematically engage with topics such as business administration and economics, internal and external accounting, as well …

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Distance learning program, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  SRH Fernhochschule - The Mobile University
  •  6 Semester
  •  online
  •  German
  •  Scientific Work, Self-Management, General Psychology I, Personality Psychology, Business Psychology, Theory-Practice Transfer, General Psychology II, …
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Business Administration
Distance learning program, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
  •  6 Semester
  •  online
  •  German

The part-time distance learning programme in Business Administration (B.A.) at Hochschule Fresenius is aimed at working professionals and career changers without a university entrance qualification who wish to acquire business …

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Change Management and Decision Making
Distance learning program, Master of Arts (M.A.)
  •  Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
  •  4 Semester
  •  online
  •  German

The distance learning programme Change Management and Decision Making (M.A.) is aimed at working professionals with a completed first degree or relevant professional experience who wish to acquire leadership and …

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Logistics Management
Distance learning program, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  •  European Distance Learning University Hamburg
  •  6 Semester
  •  online
  •  German

The distance learning course "Logistics Management" at the Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg GmbH prepares students for a career in the field of logistics. Over 36 months, they will obtain a Bachelor …

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Business Psychology
On-campus program, Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  •  Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
  •  4 Semester
  •  Hamburg, Cologne, Munich, Dusseldorf or Wiesbaden
  •  German

The Master’s degree in Economic Psychology (M.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius is aimed at graduates of Economic Psychology, Psychology, or related business administration programmes with at least 180 ECTS credits. In …

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On-campus program, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  Steinbeis University
  •  6 Semester
  •  Berlin
  •  German
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Marketing
Dual studies, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  •  IU International University of Applied Sciences
  •  7 Semester
  •  Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bonn, Bremen, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Karlsruhe, Cologne, Leipzig, Mainz, Munich, Münster, Stuttgart, or Virtual Campus
  •  German

In the dual study program Marketing Management at Germany's largest university, you systematically engage with current trends in marketing as well as the fundamentals of business administration. Additionally, you can …

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On-campus program, Master of Arts (M.A.)
  •  RH Cologne – University of Applied Science
  •  4 Semester
  •  Cologne
  •  German
  •  Strategic Analyses and Intercultural Management, Change and Knowledge Management, International Marketing Management, International Controlling, Quant…
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How much does it cost to study Business Administration at private business schools in Germany?

Studying Business Administration at a private university does not necessarily have to be so expensive that hardly anyone can afford it. The price differences are sometimes enormous.

Particularly favorable: The RFH Cologne with its Bachelor in Business Administration, which costs a total of about 16,632 euros. But RFH Cologne also has about 6,000 enrolled students, which is quite a large university for a private university.

Particularly expensive: The Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, where the Bachelor in Business Administration costs a total of almost 50,000 euros.

Here is a direct comparison of the costs of a number of business degree programs:

CourseUniversityFees

On-campus program		from 51000 € total

On-campus program		from 46800 € total

On-campus program		from 39900 € total
from 1109 € monthly

On-campus program		from 27695 € total
from 750 € monthly

On-campus program		from 26620 € total
from 700 € monthly

On-campus program		from 24780 € total
from 590 € monthly

On-campus program		from 17964 € total
from 499 € monthly
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IU Internationale Hochschule
IU Internationale Hochschule
Management as a campus study or via distance learning
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PFH Göttingen
PFH Göttingen
Degree programmes in Management & MBA
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Hochschule Fresenius
Hochschule Fresenius
Business studies as campus study, part-time or distance learning
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6 interesting German business schools for business administration and economics

Logo Frankfurt SchoolFrankfurt School of Finance and Management: Frankfurt School is a private, state-recognized university located in Frankurt am Main, Hesse. The university was founded in 1990, in WS 2019/2020 a total of 2701 students were enrolled at the university. The university is a business school and offers bachelor and master or MBA programs in business and in IT. Special feature: As a private university, the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management is eligible for doctoral studies.

Logo HS FreseniusFresenius University of Applied Sciences: Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest private universities of applied sciences in Germany. In the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 12991 students were enrolled at the university. The university is headquartered in Idstein, Hesse, and also operates campuses in Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin and New York. The university mainly offers degree programs in the fields of business and natural sciences. Special feature: Many courses of study are offered not only as face-to-face courses, but also optionally as distance learning courses or evening study courses.

Logo IUIU International University of Applied Sciences: With over 100,000 enrolled students, IU is the largest university in Germany. The university is headquartered in Erfurt, but IU offers its campus degree programs in countless cities throughout Germany. In addition to campus programs in business administration and management, among others, the university offers more than 100 distance learning programs as well as a variety of dual study programs.

Logo WHUWHU Otto Beisheim School of Management: WHU is a private, state-recognized university located in Vallendar, Rhineland-Palatinate, with a campus in Düsseldorf. The business school was founded in 1984, and in the winter semester 2019/2020 a total of 1371 students were enrolled at WHU. In addition to its Bachelor in International Business Administration/Management, the university offers a range of Master's and MBA programs.

Logo Munich Business SchoolMunich Business School: Munich Business School is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences based in Munich. In the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 567 students were enrolled at the university. As the first private university in Bavaria, Munich Business School has been training executives for business enterprises since its founding in 1991. It offers bachelor's, master's and MBA programs with integrated semesters abroad.

Logo CBSCBS International Business School: CBS International Business School is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences based in Cologne. The school was founded in 1993, and in the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 1771 students from 75 nations were enrolled at the university. As a business school, CBS offers a range of business degree programs according to international standards.

The best study cities for the study of economics and business administration

Studying Business Administration in Munich: Quality of life is very high, but so is the cost of living.

Business Schools can be found all over Germany.

Interestingly, many of the popular universities such as WHU are not located in metropolitan areas such as Berlin, but often in smaller cities such as Munich or Frankfurt.

Perhaps it is more comfortable to study in smaller cities?

 



Here is a list of the most interesting cities for business studies at a glance:

Sorting: Cost of living descending. Cost of living is an index of cost of living + rent. A cost of living index of 120 means that living in this city is 20% more expensive than living in New York City. Quality of life is the quality of life index, a combination of different indices. Details on the indices can be found at https://de.numbeo.com. Population density in inhabitants per km2
CityCost of livingQuality of lifePopulation densityBusiness Schools
Munich 59.35 177.40 4,736 IU International University, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, University of Applied Management, Munich Business School
Frankfurt 55.36 173.16 3,067 Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
Hamburg 51.34 165.92 2,447 Hamburg School of Business Administration, European Distance Learning University Hamburg, University of Applied Sciences Europe, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Nordakademie University of Applied Sciences
Cologne 47.83 158.75 2,686 HSD Döpfer University of Applied Sciences, IU International University of Applied Sciences, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Rhenish University of Applied Sciences Cologne
Dusseldorf 47.66 176.29 2,860 Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, IST University of Management, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
Berlin 46.62 164.42 4,115 University of Applied Sciences, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, IU International University, University of Applied Sciences Europe, bbw University of Applied Sciences, Steinbeis University, Business School Berlin
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IU Internationale Hochschule
IU Internationale Hochschule
Management as a campus study or via distance learning
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PFH Göttingen
PFH Göttingen
Degree programmes in Management & MBA
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Hochschule Fresenius
Hochschule Fresenius
Business studies as campus study, part-time or distance learning
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