Digital Economics at a glance
This Bachelor's degree program in economics operates at the interface of economics, computer science and social science topics from the fields of sociology, philosophy and law. From a decidedly interdisciplinary perspective, it focuses on the transformation processes in the economy and society associated with advancing digitalization and examines their effects on competition policy, macroeconomics and social policy. In terms of methodology, the course teaches basic knowledge of economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics and operations research as well as modern methods of econometrics, machine learning and artificial intelligence. The curriculum is rounded off by dealing with the legal and ethical aspects of digital transformation.
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| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| Start of studies | Winter semester | Winter semester / Summer semester |
| Standard period of study | 6 semesters | 4 semesters |
| Credit points | 180 | 120 |
| Language | German, English | German |
| Possibility of a stay abroad | Yes: International Relations Office | Yes: International Relations Office |
| Admission requirements |
Further information can be found in the admission and enrollment regulations of KIT. |
Further information can be found in the admission and enrollment regulations of KIT. |
| Admission restriction | Yes | Yes |
| Places per year | 40 | 20 |
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| Special feature | Our students only decide after the foundation program how they want to focus in the specialization program. There is a wide range of subject areas to choose from. | Over the course of their Master's degree program, our students can set their focus according to their personal interests and goals. There is a wide range of modules and courses to choose from. |
Target group
We offer our Bachelor's and Master's degree courses in particular for those who are interested in topics and issues of economics with a special reference to digitalization and technological developments, who like to think in an interdisciplinary and analytical way and who are interested in current research topics.
After your studies
In practice
Graduates are offered a wide range of opportunities and prospects in industry, the service sector, commerce and the non-profit sector.
Our students gain practical experience during their studies through supervised theses in companies, contacts with former graduates and long-standing corporate partners, as well as lectures and talks by external lecturers from the business world.
Digital Economics graduates are likely to work in the following sectors and areas after graduation:
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