Bachelor’s Level
Compulsory courses in Economics: • Microeconomics II and III and Macroeconomics II and III • Statistics • Empirical Economic Research • Controlling and Accounting The electives of the major will provide you with an opportunity to extend your core studies or to complement them with courses from other majors. In Contextual Studies, you can choose from a wide range of courses in Leadership Skills, Critical Thinking and Cultural Awareness. The Bachelor’s thesis will enable you to create a basis for a Master’s programme or a possible later academic career. The Economics major is also an optimal preparation for your entry into the world of work.
Contact Dr. Philipp Guyer Academic Director
Dr. Kristin Schmidt Executive Director
Bachelor in Economics – and then? Our graduates work in the economic departments of banks and insurance companies, for example, or in federal offices or international organisations. They are also well prepared for several Master’s programmes.
University of St.Gallen (HSG) Bachelor in Economics School of Economics and Political Science Bodanstrasse 8 CH-9000 St.Gallen Switzerland Phone +41 (0)71 224 31 38 Fax +41 (0)71 224 31 35 E-Mail: MajorVWL@unisg.ch www.vwl.unisg.ch
Programme language Economics can be studied in a flexible mixture of English and German. All students have to attend at least two courses in the other language track.
Curriculum, Bachelor in Economics
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