Bachelor in Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Economics affects every aspect of our lives. Economics addresses the collective behaviors of businesses, industries, governments, international relations, and the world. It is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in the complex study of how businesses and governments balance either resources about human capital, land/property, income, investments, taxes, and expenditures. The economics program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in economic analysis and quantitative decision-making skills that allow them to follow various business and government career paths.

Economics Concentrations:

• Mathematical Economics (includes math minor)
• Economic Analysis and Policy
• Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Located in the heart of Alabama's business center, UAB's Collat School of Business offers an engaging learning environment with classrooms extending well beyond the UAB campus walls. Our unique location allows our faculty to integrate the State's leading companies' practical experiences - from Fortune 500 corporations to entrepreneurial startups - into the programs we offer. Our students gain valuable, real-world experience through a wide variety of internships and other opportunities in the business community.

The Collat School of Business draws students from various educational backgrounds with diverse life experiences, but as a group, they share a common drive. They are unafraid of sacrifice; they are willing to earn their success. Our students understand the practical application of education to their careers, so they demand more of themselves, their professors, and their fellow students. Our students go beyond the classroom and engage in real-world business opportunities that prepare them for long-term career success.