Economics (BSc)

Although you do not come across the term economics every day, there is hardly a day without the press reporting on economic issues. What is the way out of a financial and economic crisis? Should EU members financially support indebted EU countries? Should a welfare state provide a universal minimum wage? Should the railways or postal services be privatised while banks are nationalised? How does digitalisation and artificial intelligence change the world of work and how will they impact economic and financial policy? How can we promote (sustainable) economic growth and maximise the welfare of individuals? This is just a small selection of the questions and problems economics addresses. If you are interested in gaining a better understanding of public policy, human behaviour, and corporate strategy, the Bachelor of Science programme in Economics at Leuphana University is the right choice for you. Get familiar with questions involving microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, markets, competition, the role of state, and much more! In the Bachelor of Science programme in Economics at Leuphana University Lüneburg, students combine specialist knowledge with solution-oriented thinking and responsible action. They learn to apply formal mathematical models and their graphical representation to real-world phenomena and public policy. Since a large part of economic research is empirical, students become familiar with appropriate statistical methods and software to conduct their own empirical research projects. Leuphana University offers a modern and goal-oriented study programme. On one hand, students learn methods to independently address economic issues and qualify to participate in the scientifically grounded conception, implementation, and evaluation of economic policy strategies. On the other hand, they have the opportunity to engage with socially relevant topics beyond the main thematic focus and become familiar with different fields of knowledge. In small learning groups, they acquire research and practice-relevant skills as well as innovative tools for a wide range of jobs in different fields, e.g. in supranational and international institutions, (political) consultancy, education and research, IT, healthcare, or environment and sustainability. Start to develop viable solutions for the economic challenges of the future together with your fellow students!