Completion of studies (with and without re-registration)

The SPO for the bachelor's and master's degree programs in economics at KIT does not provide for a final examination. Instead, all examinations from the first semester onwards are relevant for graduation.

In addition, the SPO stipulates that the program may only be completed with one examination (according to the SPO definition). The date of the last examination is considered the graduation date. The final thesis (bachelor's and master's thesis) is also considered an examination. It should be noted here that the date of the last documented part of the performance assessment is used as the examination date. If this includes a presentation and this takes place after the final thesis has been submitted, the presentation date is the examination date.

The completion of studies is usually planned based on proof of the thesis. However, this does not have to be the case. In principle, studies can be completed with any examination, provided that this is not restricted in individual cases by curricular requirements or module examination conditions.

According to the SPO , it is not permissible to complete a degree with one piece of coursework. If this requirement is violated, the last passed examination is usually booked as an additional achievement (does not apply to final theses or seminar work). In this way, the completion of the degree is guaranteed with an examination.

Completion of studies even without re-registration for the final semester
Since the 2022/23 winter semester, the usual semester dates have applied to the semester assignment of completed coursework. If the thesis has been approved and registered as the last missing achievement for graduation in semester X, but the processing time extends into semester X+1, re-registration for semester X+1 is not required for examination purposes. However, it is advisable to clarify the other associated aspects (e.g., health insurance) with the relevant authorities before making a decision.
(Anyone who is in their last permissible semester in the semester of admission/registration must also submit an application for an extension in such a case. This applies even if the deadline is only exceeded by one day.)