These are the requirements for the Bachelor of Energy Economics and Management

For the B.Sc. Energy Economics and Management at Wilhelm Bücher University, there are various access options:

Access option No. 1: You have a general higher education entrance qualification (A-levels), a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, or a subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification.

Access option No. 2: You have a university admission qualification recognized as equivalent by the Hessian Ministry of Cultural Affairs (e.g. a master's degree or a qualification as a state-certified technician).

Access option No. 3: Studying as an auditor: You start your guest studies at our university without the three mentioned accesses and take the university entrance examination (UEE) after 2 semesters. To do this, you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. You have completed a vocational training lasting at least two years in a field related to the desired course of study, regulated by the Vocational Training Act, the Crafts Code, or federal or state law.
2. You have subsequently worked in a full-time capacity for at least two years in a field related to the desired course of study.

If you aim for a course of study that is not related to the completed training or professional activity, the knowledge acquired through training and professional activity must be expanded or deepened through qualified further training with a workload of at least 400 hours in a field related to the desired course of study.

After successfully passing the university entrance examination (UEE), we will change your status from auditor to regular student.

These are the study contents and the course of studies

Your bachelor's degree program in Energy Economics and Management at WBH is structured in modules. You will study thematically closed subject areas (modules) to which credit points are assigned according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The number of credit points assigned to each module depends on the scope of the module and the associated workload. All credit points you earn will be credited to you, and you will receive a certificate. Your achievements are thus comparable and recognized – also internationally.

The course of study is structured as follows:

• 1st Semester: Business Mathematics and Statistics, Business Administration, Economics and Business Law, Personnel Management and Labor Law, Introductory Project
• 2nd Semester: Controlling and Quality Management, Accounting and Finance, Introduction to Natural Scientific Engineering Fundamentals, Introduction to Energy Economics and Energy Management
• 3rd Semester: Academic Writing and Communication, Organization and Project Management, Elective Area I, Basic Natural Scientific Engineering Fundamentals, Basics of General Energy Technology
• 4th Semester: Intercultural Competence and International Management (Part 1), Business Informatics, Energy Law, Basics of Renewable Energy Technology, Seminar
• 5th Semester: Intercultural Competence and International Management (Part 2), Marketing and Technical Sales, Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Energy Systems, Project Work
• 6th Semester: Service and Network Management in Energy Economics, Elective Area II, Bachelor Thesis and Colloquium

You choose the Elective Module I from these topics: English, Spanish.

You choose the Elective Module II from these topics: Energy Storage Technology, Energy Contracting and Energy Trading, Energy Economics Policy in the Context of Sustainable Corporate Management.

This is how long the bachelor's programme at Wilhelm Büchner University lasts

The distance learning programme in Energy Economics and Management lasts a total of 6 terms, which corresponds to a standard period of study of 3 years or 36 months. You can extend the support period free of charge by 18 months.

These services from Wilhelm Büchner University contribute to your graduation within the standard period of study:

• start of studies at any time
• individual learning pace
• no forced breaks due to semester breaks
• study plan and content tailored to distance learning
• motivated and highly qualified lecturers
• comprehensive, personal support and service concept

In addition, these personal factors positively influence the duration of studies:

• educational background
• your willingness and ability to learn
• the relevance of your professional education or activity to the study content
• professional and personal circumstances