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Economics Business Administration and Law

Wirtschaft/Recht
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Key facts
Degree
First State Exam High School
Admission restriction
without admission restriction (without NC)
Duration
10 Semesters
Credits/ECTS
300
Teaching language
German
Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
€ 305,05
Start of studies
Winter semester
Part-time possible
Yes
Institutions
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Application & Deadlines

Programme content

The subject of economics/law at lower and upper secondary schools in Thuringia aims to familiarise students with the foundations of our legal and economic system, which is based on special social values (in particular fundamental rights, market economy, private autonomy, protection of freedom). Learners should also be competent|on a self-employed|on a self-employed basis to explore the background to socio-economic concepts, categorise them and develop their own position on them. Only on this basis can young people acquire the ability to act in times of multiple challenges (in particular climate and environmental protection, migration, digitalisation, demographic change) and the associated social transformations, to make future-oriented and responsible personal and socially relevant decision|ruling|judgements for their own life planning and design.

The subject of Economics/Law (W/R) is offered jointly by the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Economics.

Further information on the structure of the teacher training programme in Jena can be obtained from the Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research.

Why study in Jena?

For a long time, the Free State of Thuringia was one of the few federal states to implement economics and law as a compulsory subject in the curriculum at lower secondary level. Many federal states (e.g. introduction of the subject of labour and economics in Baden-Württemberg) have followed this example in the last decade. The respective ministries responsible in the individual federal states therefore generally recognise|to credit a corresponding subject for trainee teachers.

What can you do after your studies?

Possible occupational fields:

  • General education: The typical route into school practice is via the preparatory service (traineeship). In this phase, you will further develop your practical teaching skills on the basis of your degree.

  • Adult education: Outside of the school system, there are opportunities for you to work as a teacher in the subject) area|field of adult education.

The teaching degree completed in Thuringia is recognised|to credit in all other federal states upon formal request to the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs. You can apply to the Ministries of Education and Cultural Affairs of other federal states both for the preparatory service (Referendariat) and for employment in the teaching profession (after completing the second state examination). You can obtain more detailed information on this from the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.

Downloads and links for the degree programme

What are we looking for in prospective students?

  • Interest in current business and economic issues
  • Good knowledge of German (language of instruction: German)
  • Good self-management and time management skills

Admission requirements

  • University entrance qualification

    A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.

    More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.

  • Initial internship

    In Jena, the teacher training course includes an introductory internship lasting 240 hours. You should reflect on your educational experience in dealing with children and young people in order to review your career aspirations and make a conscious decision. It makes sense to complete the introductory internship before starting your studies, but it can also be completed before registering for the internship semester (before the start of the third semester). You can also have work you have already done with children and young people recognized.

Contacts

Academic Advisory Service - Dr. Tobias Geisler (Economics and Business Administration)

Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Academic Advisory Service - Christiane Fischer (Law)

Room 2.50
Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Academic Office for Student Affairs and Examinations (ASPA)

Bachstraße 18k
07743 Jena

Telephone hours:
Mondays and Fridays (9:00 – 11:00)
Wednesdays (13:00 – 15:00)

The ASPA is primarily responsible for students in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and the Faculty of Theology.

Postal address:
Akademisches Studien- und Prüfungsamt
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena

Office for Student Affairs and Internship - Dr. Katja Zeidle

Room 4.97
Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Examinations Office of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Examinations Office of the Faculty of Law

Room 2.41
Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research

Room E010
Semmelweisstr. 12
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Zentrum für Lehrerbildung und Bildungsforschung
Semmelweisstr. 12
07743 Jena

Student Tutor for Teacher Training

Room StuRa-Arbeitsraum
Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Central Student Advisory Service

University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
The Central Student Advisory Service will be closed from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. We will be happy to assist you again from 5 January 2026!

We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

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Student Service Centre

University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Opening hours:
Information Desk (UHG; Room E0.65)
Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)

You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.

Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena

International Office - International students

University Main Building
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link