Общая Информация по Программе обучения "Economy and Politics"

• Уровень: Бакалавриат
• Диплом: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.);
• Язык обучения: Немецкий
• Начало обучения: Зимний семестр
• Срок обучения: 7 семестров
• Форма обучения: Полная
• Учебные кредиты: 210 ECTS
• Стоимость: € 0 / Семестр
• Семестровый взнос: € 306.89 / семестр
• Правила приема: На основе конкурса
• Минимальный уровень немецкого: C1

Описание программы обучения "Economy and Politics"

Twice exciting: Economy...

In order to properly understand the consequences of economic policy, a broad economic knowledge is necessary. On the one hand, about economic variables such as growth, exchange rates and inflation. On the other hand, an understanding of the processes and strategic orientation of companies is important. Both are closely connected: the individual company has to act in an overall economic environment; the development of the whole national economy is the sum of the individual companies. For this reason, the economic aspect of the "Economics and Politics" course at the HTW Berlin is not limited to economics, but is also dedicated to business administration.

... and politics

Who determines the conditions for investments, the development of the labor market, who shapes the monetary and financial policy? Knowledge of the economic policy actors and their decision-making processes is central to the application of the economic toolbox. It is about the actions of finance ministries and central banks as well as about the European and international framework. Trade agreements and monetary policy, for example, are located at the EU level, so that the institutions of the European Central Bank, the European Commission and the European Parliament are relevant here. For tax, labor and social policy, on the other hand, the economic policy goals of the federal government and its majority in the German Bundestag are decisive.

The Completion: Law and Statistics

Political action, on the other hand, does not stand alone. In order to be able to analyze and forecast it, the legal framework must be observed - legal background knowledge is required. And since debates on economic policy issues are rarely conducted without reference to studies and statistics, students of the Bachelor's degree in "Economics and Politics" learn to collect and read empirical data. Because in order to be able to support economic policy decisions with empirical studies, good methodological knowledge is required, which requires mathematical, statistical and econometric skills.

Карьерные перспективы по завершению программы обучения "Economy and Politics"

With a bachelor's degree in "Economics and Politics" from HTW Berlin, you are well prepared for a variety of activities in the border area between public authorities, political processes and private companies - also in an international context. Your professional spectrum ranges from lobbying, public relations, corporate communications and market analysis to corporate and political consulting and the strategic modernization of public administrations. Your advantage is the knowledge of both economic and business administration as well as political science theories, methods, models and practical references. With this comprehensive set of skills, you can recommend yourself for jobs directly at the interface between politics and business with a degree in "Economics and Politics".

A wide range of applications

Depending on the chosen specialization through the elective subjects, the course qualifies you for entry into many different industries, fields of activity and corporate areas. The most important potential employers include:

• Chambers and associations, e.g. the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce or the Federation of German Industries, branch associations or trade unions
• Public and semi-public administrations, e.g. in regional economic development, in the area of ​​municipal finance, pension provision, labor market policy, energy supply
• international and European organizations
• the media sector
• Educational and further training institutions
• Management consultancy relating to public-private partnerships or decision-making processes in companies and public administrations
• Political consultations
• Company with a strong international focus
• Parties
• Foundations
• Banks and other financial service providers that require both business and economic know-how
• Companies with traditional business activities that require a higher degree of methodological knowledge

Employers of alumni

Graduates of the "Economics and Politics" course have among others find employment with the following employers:

• Federal Employment Agency
• Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
• Deutsche Bank AG
• German Energy Agency GmbH
• German Bundestag
• Society for International Cooperation GmbH
• Hans Bellstedt Public Affairs GmbH
• Institute for European Politics e.V.
• Invest in MV GmbH
• KPMG AG
• Reconstruction Loan Corporation
• Sonnen GmbH
• and many more

By the way: The Career Service will be happy to support you in preparing for your job entry. The Start up Competence Center of the HTW Berlin will help you to put your start-up project into practice.

Международный обмен по программе обучения "Economy and Politics"

The range of foreign languages

The language of business is English. Almost all large and medium-sized companies are now internationally active themselves or maintain partnerships with foreign companies. Due to European unification, politics has long since outgrown its focus on Germany and is in contact with institutions, parties and associations from all over Europe. Business English is therefore an important element of the course. French, Spanish or Russian related to business can also be learned. If desired, an exchange semester can be completed. The bachelor's degree in "Economics and Politics" also prepares you for an international work environment.

Two mobility semesters

Travel is educational: In the "Economics and Politics" course, you have the option of studying the fourth and/or fifth semester at a university abroad. A stay abroad during your studies enables you to get to know a foreign culture, its people and everyday life. With experience abroad, you broaden your horizons and sharpen your profile. Studying abroad is a good way to experience cross-border relationships in economic policy from different country perspectives, especially for the bachelor's degree in "Economy and Politics".

Partner universities of HTW Berlin

HTW Berlin cooperates with around 150 partner universities worldwide, including 100 European universities as part of the Erasmus program and 50 other cooperation partners in Europe and outside Europe.

Partnerships of the course

Because of the modules on offer that go very well with the Bachelor's degree in "Economics and Politics", stays abroad at the following European partner universities of HTW Berlin are particularly recommended:

• Technological University Dublin, Ireland.
• Zuyd University of Applied Sciences in Maastricht , Netherlands.
• Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway.
• Karlstad University, Sweden.
• Fachhochschule des BFI Wien, Austria. Especially in the course European Economy and Corporate Governance (EWUF).

Стажировки и практика в программе обучения "Economy and Politics"

A central element of the "Economics and Politics" course is the connection to practice. The teaching content includes current issues and future-oriented economic or political changes. Many lecturers come directly from professional practice. In the sixth semester, the students also get a particularly intensive insight into practice: through the mandatory specialist internship, they experience everyday work in a company, a political institution or authority. The experience gained here helps with the orientation when looking for the dream job and will be a decisive plus when starting a career later.