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Department of Socioeconomics
Departmentof Socioeconomics

About the department

Socioeconomics is the study of interactions between the economy and society from the perspective of various disciplines such as business administration, economics, sociology, and law. We are interested in the question of how processes work and how they can be shaped to create a to create a livable society.

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Consistently interdisciplinary

Teaching, research, and education in the Department of Socioeconomics are interdisciplinary and unite staff members from four principal disciplines. More than 35 professors and 130 further staff members join forces to put this academic approach into practice. The department is complemented by 3,100 students, many with professional experience. Our four principal disciplines:

Open access to education

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The Department of Socioeconomics encourages openness in teaching and research. We offer open admission, that is to say the opportunity to study without an Abitur (A-levels) and take diverse approaches towards research. Our work is based on solid theoretical foundations, empirically validated, and socially relevant.

Studying without an Abitur

Further information about the department

Here you can find more detailed information about the Department of Socioeconomics.

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