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WiSe 19/20: Bachelor's Programmes

Bachelor's programme in Economics (as of winter semester 2016/17)

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  • Grundlagen externer Unternehmensrechung (Fundamentals of Financial Accounting)

    0170aA1.1
    • 101001 Lecture
      Principles of Financial Accounting (V) (Klaus Ruhnke Dana Herzberg (13.01.2020))
      Schedule: Di 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-15)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 101002 Practice seminar
      Grundlagen externer Unternehmensrechnung (Ü/T) (Übung: Marie Salender, Tutorien: Timon Heinrich, Raphael Gebendorfer, Jasper Schenkenberger, Timon Hein)
      Schedule: Di 18:00-20:00, Mi 08:00-10:00, Mi 10:00-12:00, Mi 12:00-14:00, Mi 14:00-16:00, Do 10:00-12:00, Do 12:00-14:00, Do 16:00-18:00, Fr 08:00-10:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-22)
      Location: siehe Einzeltermine

  • Management

    0170aA1.7
    • 102018 Lecture
      Management (V) (Carsten Dreher)
      Schedule: Di 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-15)
      Location: Hörsaal/Thielallee 67 (Thielallee 67)
    • 102019 Methods Tutorial
      Management (Ü) (Monique Goepel)
      Schedule: Mi 08:00-10:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-16)
      Location: HFB/D Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)

  • Einführung in die Volkswirtschaftslehre (Introduction to Economics)

    0171cA1.1

    learning objectives:
     Students gain essential basic knowledge about economics. They learn to describe economic terms, methods, and content and interpret economic concepts and relationships. They learn about the importance of scarcity and choice, the role of supply and demand in markets, macroeconomic relationships, and the effects of economic policy decisions. This knowledge helps them to better understand economic issues and events as well as economic policy problems and to develop potential solutions. In addition, they gain knowledge regarding basic conditions related to gender, fields of action, economic instruments, and how to use them.

    course content:
     The module presents basic questions in economics, supply, demand, market equilibrium, welfare, incomplete competition, national accounts, consumption and investment, money market, labor market, aggregate demand and aggregate supply.

    types of course units / workload per unit / obligatory or optional participation
     Vorlesung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Studentisches Tutorium / - SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    test
     Klausur (ca. 120 Minuten)

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

    close
    • 102001 Lecture
      Einführung in die Volkswirtschaftslehre (V) (Ronnie Schöb)
      Schedule: Do 08:00-10:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-31)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102002 Tutorial
      Einführung in die Volkswirtschaftslehre (T) (Tom Günther)
      Schedule: Mo 12:00-14:00, Di 12:00-14:00, Mi 10:00-12:00, Mi 12:00-14:00, Fr 08:00-10:00, Fr 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2019-11-04)
      Location: Hs 104a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Öffentliches Recht (Public Law)

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    learning objectives:
     Students gain basic knowledge of public law, especially in the context of business and economics. They get an overview of the most important aspects of state organization, constitutional principles, and law enforcement. This will enable them to solve problems related to constitutional and administrative law.

    course content:
     Introduction to public law, overview of the structural principles of state and state objectives, presentation of doctrine of fundamental rights, discussion of specific fundamental rights important to business and economics (especially, freedom of occupation and ownership), discussion of basic questions in general administrative law and trade law, as a selected area of special administrative law.

    types of course units / workload per unit / obligatory or optional participation
     Vorlesung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Übung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    test
     Klausur (ca. 120 Minuten)

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

    close
    • 102024 Lecture
      Öffentliches Recht (V) (Helge Sodan)
      Schedule: Mo 10:00-12:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-14)
      Location: Hs 104a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102025 Practice seminar
      Öffentliches Recht (Ü) (Bernhard Hadank, Michael Hahn)
      Schedule: Mi 16:00-18:00, Do 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-23)
      Location: Hs 107 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Grundlagen der Makroökonomie (Fundamentals of Macroeconomics)

    0171cA1.3

    learning objectives:
     Students learn to define and interpret macroeconomic issues using the relevant theoretical and empirical concepts and extrapolate the implications for economic policy. With the knowledge they gain, student can then characterize markets (goods, finances, labor) and describe the conditions for equilibrium as well as fluctuations. In addition to the theoretical aspects, students also learn to assess the economic classification of countries on the basis of national accounts. Students will also deal with how economic concepts relate more broadly to questions of gender and diversity.

    course content:
     Principles of macroeconomic theory, principles of national accounts, the function and significance of important macroeconomic agents (from households and businesses to the state and central banks) and markets (labor, goods, and money markets).

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

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    • 102005 Lecture
      Grundlagen der Makroökonomie (V) (Mathias Trabandt)
      Schedule: Fr 10:00-12:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-18)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102006 Practice seminar
      Grundlagen der Makroökonomie (Ü) (Pablo Andrés Anaya Longaric, Philipp Schulz, Giorgio Varanini)
      Schedule: Di 10:00-12:00, Di 12:00-14:00, Mi 12:00-14:00, Mi 16:00-18:00, Do 10:00-12:00, Do 12:00-14:00, Do 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-22)
      Location: Di HFB/A Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Di HFB/B Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Mi HFB/B Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Do HFB/A Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Do HFB/C Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Do HFB/D Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Do Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21), Do Hs 1...

  • Mathematik für Wirtschaftswissenschaftler (Mathematics for Economists)

    0171cA1.4

    learning objectives:
     Students learn the essential mathematical methods they need in order to understand the formalized economic relationships that they will encounter during their studies. The methods will also enable them to develop solutions to problems related to these economic relationships. The methods include a fundamental understanding of linear algebra and analysis as well as how to apply that to economic problems. In addition, the module treats the students’ individual and cultural diversity as a positive contribution that supports student and teacher success.

    course content:
     Vectors, matrices, determinants, linear systems of equations, functions of one or more variables, ordinary and partial derivatives, extreme values of functions with and without constraints, integral calculus.

    types of course units / workload per unit / obligatory or optional participation
     Vorlesung / 3 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Übung / 1 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Studentisches Tutorium / - SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    test
     Klausur (ca. 120 Minuten)

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

    close
    • 102007 Lecture
      Mathematik (V) (Dieter Nautz)
      Schedule: Mo 08:00-10:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-14)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102008 Practice seminar
      Mathematik (Ü) (Dieter Nautz)
      Schedule: Di 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-15)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102009 Tutorial
      Mathematik (T) (Lea Sieckmann)
      Schedule: Mi 10:00-12:00, Mi 12:00-14:00, Mi 14:00-16:00, Mi 16:00-18:00, Do 08:00-10:00, Do 10:00-12:00, Do 12:00-14:00, Do 14:00-16:00, Fr 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-23)
      Location: Mi 328 Hörsaal (Boltzmannstr. 16-20), Do 328 Hörsaal (Boltzmannstr. 16-20), Do HFB/K II Konferenzraum (Garystr. 35-37), Do HFB/K III Konferenzraum (Garystr. 35-37), Do Hs 102 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21), Do Hs 103 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21), Do Hs 108a Hörsaal ...

  • Schließende Statistik (Inferential Statistics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn to make decisions based on statistical data and assess the quality of these decisions. They learn how to solve three central types of statistical problems: Estimating unknown parameters of a distribution (point estimation), determining the confidence interval for an unknown parameter (confidence interval), making statements about the equality or inequality of distributions (tests). Students learn to apply these techniques themselves using empirical data and with the help of computer technology. The diversity of perspectives, experiences, and skills that the students bring with them to the group is treated as a positive contribution to the quality of research they produce and entails great benefits.

    course content:
     Continuous distribution models, sampling functions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis.

    types of course units / workload per unit / obligatory or optional participation
     Vorlesung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Übung / 1 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Studentisches Tutorium / - SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    test
     Klausur (ca. 120 min.)

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

    close
    • 102013 Lecture
      Schließende Statistik (V) (Timo Schmid)
      Schedule: Di 08:00-10:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-15)
      Location: Hs 104 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102014 Practice seminar
      Schließende Statistik (Ü) (Timo Schmid)
      Schedule: Do 08:00-10:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-17)
      Location: Hs 104 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102015 Tutorial
      Schließende Statistik (T) (Dienstag, 10 – 12 Uhr: Yeonjoo Lee Montag, 16 – 18 Uhr: Nicolas Frink Mittwoch, 14 – 16 Uhr: Florian Stammwitz)
      Schedule: Mo 16:00-18:00, Di 10:00-12:00, Mi 14:00-16:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-16)
      Location: Mo HFB/C Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Di HFB/D Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Mi HFB/A Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Mi HFB/C Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)

  • Grundlagen der Betriebswirtschaftslehre für VWL-Studentinnen und VWL-Studenten (Fundamentals of Business Administration for Economists)

    0171cA1.7

  • Volkswirtschaftstheorie: Ausgewählte Fragestellungen (Theoretical Economics: Selected Topics)

    0171cB1.11

  • Grundlagen und Kontroversen der Marxistischen Wirtschaftstheorie (Principles and Controversies of Marxist Economic Theory)

    0171cB1.12

  • Wirtschaftswachstum (Economic Growth)

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    • 102048 Lecture
      Wirtschaftswachstum (V) (Joonseok Oh)
      Schedule: Fr 14:00-16:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-18)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102049 Practice seminar
      Wirtschaftswachstum (Ü) (Joonseok Oh)
      Schedule: Mo 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-21)
      Location: Hs 107 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Mikroökonomie (Microeconomics)

    0171cB1.7

    learning objectives:
     Students learn about microeconomic market analysis and the relationship between competition and welfare. They learn in particular how to describe and characterize the interactions between markets and businesses. They learn to understand the welfare effects of a company’s price and production choices, competitive behavior in an oligopoly, market entry strategies, the role of cartel agreements, and other restraints of competition. Students understand how business decisions affect market efficiency and are therefore able to describe in which sectors legal intervention concerning competition law would benefit efficiency.

    course content:
     Welfare and competition, monopoly market behavior, oligopolistic competition, competition restraints.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

    close
    • 102028 Lecture
      Mikroökonomie (V) (Helmut Bester)
      Schedule: Mo 14:00-16:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-14)
      Location: Hs 108 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102029 Methods Tutorial
      Mikroökonomie (Ü) (Boryslav Brekhov)
      Schedule: Di 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-22)
      Location: Hs 108 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Entscheidungstheorie (Decision Theory)

    0171cB1.9
    • 101122 Advanced Lecture Course
      Entscheidungstheorie (V) (András Löffler)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-15)
      Location: Hs 105 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 101123 Methods Tutorial
      Entscheidungstheorie (Ü) (Viviane Throl)
      Schedule: Di 12:00-14:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-22)
      Location: Hs 105 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Statistische Modellierung (Statistical Modeling)

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    learning objectives:
     Students are advised to take “Introduction to Econometrics” before starting this module. Students learn how to analyze data for which the regression model is not appropriate. Students deal with the most important models used in the analysis of nominal, ordinal, and integer characteristics so that they can describe the models and also apply them empirically. Students will continue to discuss the analysis of general dependency patterns. They also learn the relevant methods and how to interpret the results obtained through use of these methods. In the tutorial section, students learn how to use the appropriate software and interpret the results based on examples. Everyone is given an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas and concepts.

    course content:
     Logit and probit models, threshold models, cumulative probit models, count data models, generalized linear model, log-linear model, models for longitudinal data.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

    close
    • 102040 Lecture
      Statistische Modellierung (V) (Timo Schmid)
      Schedule: Mo 12:00-14:00, Mi 08:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-16)
      Location: Hs 104a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102041 Methods Tutorial
      Statistische Modellierung (Ü) (Timo Schmid)
      Schedule: Mo 08:00-10:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-21)
      Location: Hs 104a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Stichprobenverfahren (Sampling Procedure)

    0171cB2.5

    learning objectives:
     Students gain an introduction into the field of survey statistics and learn the basic methods of sampling theory. They also learn about the most important sampling techniques and how to use them. In addition, they use example cases to learn how to deal with nonreponse and how to use calibration methods. In the tutorial section, students learn how statistics software can be used to draw samples, for example, from the Campus-Files from the Federal Statistical Office. They also learn the relevant methods and are thus able to assess critically the practical implementations of sampling procedures. Moreover, they learn to explain and evaluate survey data generated through polling. The module takes into consideration gender and diversity to establish conditions that make it possible for all students to participate.

    course content:
     Population and sampling probabilities, Simple random sampling, Stratified sampling, Cluster sampling, Two-stage (multi-stage) sampling, Selection schemes with unequal probabilities, Regression estimation

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

    close
    • 102074 Lecture
      Stichprobenverfahren (V) (Timo Schmid)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-29)
      Location: HFB/K III Konferenzraum (Garystr. 35-37)
    • 102075 Methods Tutorial
      Stichprobenverfahren (Ü) (Timo Schmid)
      Schedule: Di 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-29)
      Location: , HFB/K III Konferenzraum

  • Wirtschaftspolitik (Economic Policy)

    0171cB3.10

    learning objectives:
     Students gain a basic knowledge of modern policy analysis and can describe political economy issues using simple economic models and empirical analysis methods. In addition, they learn to describe in economic terms the impact of central decision-making mechanisms in politics, to evaluate in economic terms alternative political institutions, and to analyze the reasons for a potential collapse of the state.

    course content:
     Fundamentals of welfare theory; analysis of political decision-making processes such as elections, lobbying, or the interaction of government and parliament; political business cycles; relevant theoretical principles from game theory.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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  • Finanz- und Wirtschaftspolitik (Fiscal and Economic Policy)

    0171cB3.11

  • Finanz- und Wirtschaftspolitik: Ausgewählte Fragestellungen (Fiscal and Economic Policy: Selected Topics)

    0171cB3.12

  • Arbeitsrecht (Labor Law)

    0171cB3.3

    learning objectives:
     Students gain structured basic knowledge of labor law. They learn about the basic concepts, regulations on concluding contracts, regulations on the exchange of services under employment contracts, and regulations on terminating employment relationships. Students will also become familiar with the principles of free collective bargaining and labor relations as essential elements in the world of work.

    course content:
     Employment contracts and labor law as basic concepts, protection against discrimination and fraud claims when concluding contracts, checking content of employment contracts, reciprocal rights to work performance and remuneration, protection against dismissal and fixed-term employment regulations, collective bargaining and industrial action law, employee representation and codetermination in companies, employee representation on supervisory boards.

    types of course units / workload per unit / obligatory or optional participation
     Vorlesung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Übung / 1 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    test
     Klausur (ca. 120 Minuten)

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

    close
    • 102060 Lecture
      Arbeitsrecht (V) (Florian Rödl)
      Schedule: Do 14:00-16:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-17)
      Location: HFB/C Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)
    • 102061 Practice seminar
      Arbeitsrecht (Ü) (Maike Luise von Restorff)
      Schedule: Mi 14:00-16:00, Do 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2019-12-11)
      Location: Mi Hs 103 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21), Mi Hs 106 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21), Do Hs 106 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Staat und Allokation (Government and Allocation)

    0171cB3.8

    learning objectives:
     Students learn the theoretical principles of allocation in finance and gain a fundamental understanding of the role of the state in the market. They also learn how to apply relevant concepts from welfare theory and other theoretical instruments and use them as interpretive tools. With the knowledge they gain, participants can assess and evaluate abstract questions of resource allocation.

    course content:
     Normative justification for state interventions in the use of economic resources; market failure theory; positive analysis of state interventions controlling the use of resources; basic outline of group decision-making theory.

    types of course units / workload per unit / obligatory or optional participation
     Vorlesung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Übung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    test
     Klausur (ca. 120 Min.)

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

    close
    • 102034 Lecture
      Staat und Allokation (V) (Timm Philip Bönke, Holger Lüthen)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2019-10-15)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 102035 Practice seminar
      Staat und Allokation (Ü) (Timm Philip Bönke, Hannah Penz)
      Schedule: Do 14:00-16:00, Do 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2019-10-24)
      Location: Do HFB/A Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Do Hs 104a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21), Do Hs 107 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Finanzwissenschaftliche Steuerlehre (Economics of Taxation)

    0171cB3.9

  • Modules w/o courses in this semester

    23 Modules
    • Investment and Corporate Finance 0170aA1.5
    • Privatrecht (Private Law) 0171cA1.12
    • Grundlagen der Mikroökonomie (Fundamentals of Microeconomics) 0171cA1.2
    • Einführung in die Statistik (Introduction to Statistics) 0171cA1.5
    • Spieltheorie (Game Theory) 0171cB1.1
    • Volkswirtschaftstheorie (Theoretical Economics) 0171cB1.10
    • Monetäre Außenwirtschaft (International Monetary Economics) 0171cB1.2
    • Außenhandelstheorie und -politik (Foreign Trade Theory and Policy) 0171cB1.3
    • Volkswirtschaftliche Rechnungssysteme (National Accounting) 0171cB1.5
    • Dogmengeschichte (History of Dogma) 0171cB1.6
    • Makroökonomie (Macroeconomics) 0171cB1.8
    • Einführung in die Ökonometrie (Introduction to Econometrics) 0171cB2.1
    • Einführung in die Zeitreihenanalyse (Introduction to Time Series Analysis) 0171cB2.3
    • Einführung in die Mikroökonometrie (Introduction to Microeconometrics) 0171cB2.4
    • Quantitative Methoden (Quantitative Methods) 0171cB2.6
    • Angewandte Zeitreihenökonometrie (Applied Time Series Econometrics) 0171cB2.7
    • Quantitative Methoden: Ausgewählte Fragestellungen (Quantitative Methods: Selected Topics) 0171cB2.8
    • Wohlfahrtsstaat und Globalisierung (The Welfare State and Globalization) 0171cB3.1
    • Europapolitik (European Economic Integration) 0171cB3.2
    • Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht (Commercial Law and Corporate Law) 0171cB3.4
    • Einführung in die Arbeitsmarkttheorie (Introduction to Labor Market Theory) 0171cB3.5
    • Umweltökonomik (Environmental Economics) 0171cB3.6
    • Wirtschaftsgeschichte (Economic History) 0171cB3.7

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