Business Administration
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
How do you lead a company successfully and prepare it for the future? How do you use effective marketing strategies to reach customers, make sound investment decisions and manage costs? You will explore these questions and more in the bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Shape Your Own Future, Starting in Siegen
Are you interested in the world of business?
The Bachelor of Business Administration can open the door to a wide range of career paths. Develop expertise in the areas that interest you most, from finance, marketing and human resources to logistics, controlling and beyond. Through hands-on learning and a choice of specializations, you will build the skills to navigate today’s changing business environment.
Do you think business studies are all about profit—and a little dull?
Think again. From your first semester, you will discover that business administration is about far more than maximizing profits. Sustainability is an integral part of the programme. Through innovative teaching methods and a strong professional network, you will see just how diverse and forward-looking your studies can be.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester and
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Standard period of study
6 semesters -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German, partly in English
Career prospects
The bachelor's in business administration gives you a broad foundation for a wide range of business careers. You will build the knowledge and practical skills to work in large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, nonprofit organizations, or the public sector. Whether you are interested in controlling and taxation, finance, human resources, marketing, or starting your own business, this degree can open up diverse career paths—from hands-on operational roles to future leadership positions.
Students about the business studies program
Lots of options, individual design, good supervision!
Studying in Siegen wasn't my first choice when I was deciding where to study after finishing school. Looking back, though, I'm glad I ended up here—once you arrive, you quickly see the real advantages Siegen offers. The castle campus sits right in the heart of the city, just a short walk from the train station, so getting around is easy. There's plenty of room to breathe in every class, so lecture halls never feel overcrowded, and if you want to talk with your professors, you can.
In your early semesters, you build a solid foundation in business administration, covering topics like accounting, marketing, and production—including a business simulation game that lets you put what you've learned into practice. After that, you can choose from a wide range of specializations to match your interests and shape your own path. I was especially drawn to International Management. If you want to go further, additional modules and certificate courses let you build on your coursework and get even better prepared for your career.
Siegen also gives you plenty of ways to get involved outside the classroom and build soft skills. I served on the student council to represent student interests, and the connections I made along the way turned into lasting friendships. And whenever you need guidance, the academic advisor for business administration is there to help. I'd choose the University of Siegen again without hesitation.
Course Content and Areas of Focus
Here's what to expect in the business administration program
Study Phase I
1st - 2nd semester
Required modules: Fundamentals of business administration and management, accounting and financial statements, business informatics A, mathematics, foreign language skills, cost and revenue accounting, investment and financing, production, descriptive statistics
Study Phase II
3rd - 4th semester
Required modules: Marketing, Macroeconomics I, Microeconomics I, Inductive Statistics, Key Qualification
Core elective modules: Core elective module Business Administration, Special Business Administration I
Study Phase III
5th - 6th semester
Required modules: Law, Economic Analysis
Core elective modules: Special Business Administration II, seminar, elective module
Bachelor's Thesis
If you do not have a German Abitur but hold a Fachhochschulreife, or if you are already working, please find more information
here.
Why choose business administration at the University of Siegen?
- A degree that opens up a world of career opportunities
- Wide-ranging electives that let you shape your own specialization
- Hands-on learning through partnerships with leading organizations
- Support and networking opportunities for high-achieving students
- A modern campus set in a historic environment
