General

• How do I plan my course of study?

  Students are free to plan their course of study according to their own needs. Below you will find a recommended, exemplary study plan.

  lease note: In order to receive a positive confirmation from the examination office in accordance with §48 BAföG, the first year of study must be fully completed by the end of the 4th semester. Further information on BAföG can be found here.

  

  • Students have the option to either choose a course from the general studies catalog or alternatively complete an internship. An internship is not a mandatory but a highly recommended part of the degree program. If students choose an internship, they are obliged to complete a work-related internship of approx. 150 hours (usually 4 weeks). An internship can be credited with ECTS if certain criteria are met.
  • As part of the degree program, a total of 8 elective modules must be taken, of which three elective modules must come from the field of economics. In addition to the three compulsory elective modules in economics, you also choose a compulsory elective module in business administration and can therefore also acquire in-depth knowledge in this area. A current overview for the respective semester can be found in the course catalog and here.
  • A semester abroad is not an obligatory but very enriching part of the degree program. You can find more information here.

• Is a compulsory internship planned during the course of study?

  The examination regulations for the bachelor’s degree course in Economics at the University of Münster do not stipulate any compulsory internships. However, we strongly recommend that our students complete internships. The Examination Office issues letters of recommendation for this purpose.

• Can I get credit for certain modules (e.g. Investment and Financing) from a previous commercial apprenticeship?

  Non-university achievements, such as achievements from previous commercial training, cannot be credited. Study and examination achievements to be credited are regulated in §14 of the examination regulations. You can find more information from the Examination Office here.

• At what time are exams offered?

  Examinations are usually offered at two times in the bachelor’s degree program in Economics: "regularly" at the end of a semester and "early" in the middle (winter semester: before Christmas, summer semester: Whitsun vacations) of the following semester. Sometimes examinations are also offered in the "early" examination phase of the respective semester. This is particularly the case if a course is only read in the first half of the semester (in the first term). Both the regular and the early examination phase can be used in order to comply with the study plan.

• How do I plan the next semester if I have failed an exam?

  As a rule, failed examinations in the regular examination phase (winter semester: January/February, summer semester: July/August) can be repeated in the following early examination phase (see above). Examinations written directly in the early examination phase are usually repeated in the following semester. Please contact the Examinations Office for any exceptions. Both the regular and the early examination phase can be used to fulfill the study plan.

• Is there a point in time at which a certain number of credit points must be completed?

  The prerequisite for starting the third year of study is that the courses of the first year of study have all been successfully passed. The only exceptions to this are courses taken as part of a semester abroad. In order to register for the bachelor’s thesis, at least 90 credit points must already have been earned.

Elective modules

• Which elective modules (WPM) can I choose in the third year of study?

  Three elective modules are compulsory in the bachelor’s degree program in Economics.

  You can find an overview of the compulsory economics elective modules in the course catalog.

• Which business studies elective modules (WPM) can I choose in the third year of study?

  At least one compulsory business elective module is compulsory in the Economics Bachelor's degree program.

  You can find an overview of the compulsory business elective modules in the course catalog.

• Which free elective modules (WPM) can I choose in the third year of study?

  You can find an overview of the free elective modules in the course catalog.

Bachelor's thesis

• When do I have to register for the bachelor's thesis?

  When registering, please note the four registration deadlines. All information on registering and collecting your Bachelor's thesis topic can be found here.

• Does the bachelor's thesis have to be written in the sixth semester?

  According to the examination regulations, the bachelor’s thesis may be written once 90 ECTS have been achieved. In addition, at least one seminar must have been completed. Although it is recommended to write the thesis during the 6th semester (start of studies in the winter semester) or 5th semester (start of studies in the summer semester), this is not mandatory. The thesis can also be written during the lecture-free period, for example. Please always include the correction time for the bachelor’s thesis in your time planning.

• How long does the assessment of the bachelor's thesis take?

  The duration of the assessment is specified in the respective examination regulations. The assessment procedure for the bachelor’s thesis should not exceed three months.

Recognition abroad

• What do I have to bear in mind when taking courses abroad?

  You can find all the important information on foreign crediting here.

• Which documents are required for the assessment of credit transfer for courses to be taken abroad?

  Your can find the necessary information here.

• Who should I contact if I would like to have an examination abroad recognised?

  You can find all information on foreign crediting here. 

  Please note that credits earned during a semester abroad are recognised without a grade.

• Is it possible to take exams in Münster after the semester abroad?

  Yes, this is possible. However, the prerequisite is that no semester of leave has been taken at the University of Münster. It is usually also possible to take repeat examinations during a semester of leave (please enquire at the examination office about the relevant regulations).

Place of study and change of degree programme

• I would like to transfer from another university to the University of Münster. What do I have to consider?

  You can find all the important information about changing your place of study here.

• Is it possible to change degree programmes within the University of Münster, e.g. from Business Administration to Economics?

  It is generally possible to change degree programmes. If you would like to apply for the 1st semester of Business Administration, please refer to the information for applicants. If you wish to apply for a higher semester, please note that the bachelor’s degree programme in Business Administration at the University of Münster is also subject to admission restrictions for applications for a higher semester. The semester for which you can apply depends on the placement certificate issued by the examination office of the School of Business & Economics. You can find out about these directly from the examination office.

My personal contact

• I am interested in the bachelor’s degree programme in Economics at the University of Münster, who can I contact for personal advice?

  For prospective students there are counselling opportunities at the studienfachberatung@wiwi.uni-muenster.de

  You have:

  Questions about the current range of courses?

  Questions about the course of your degree programme?

  Questions about the Key Qualifications module?

  Further questions about your business studies programme at the University of Münster?

  Then get in touch with us by phone, email or in person.

  Dr. Helena Helfer
  Program management Economics and interdisciplinary studies
  email: helena.helfer@wiwi.uni-muenster.de
  phone: 0251 83-25107
  Room 105 (Schlossplatz 3, 48149 Münster),
  Room 111 (Scharnhorststr. 100, 48151 Münster)
  An appointment is flexible by arrangement via email!