Overview

How do economic crises arise and what measures respond to them? How does politics influence economic growth? How can we reform the retirement provision? Which impact has the introduction of a minimum wage?

To answer those questions, you acquire a sound and comprehensive basic economic knowledge and deal with the macroeconomic context. Additionally, you learn how to analyze and assess complex structures with the help of versatile methods.

The Economics programme at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) offers you the opportunity to set priorities according to your personal interests. With the wide range of knowledge and skills acquired during the Economics programme, you, as an economic generalist, are optimally trained for demanding positions in practice or for a further Master's degree.

Learning Objectives

The Major in Economics provides you with a clear understanding of the international economic context and you will get to know the most important economic institutions and interest groups.

You understand the macroeconomic environment. How the numerous decisions are coordinated and which economic policy measures result from it.

You understand the behavior and decisions of individual economic entities such as the state, companies, and households.

In the Major in Economics, you learn the confident handling of data - from preparation to analysis to interpretation.

You develop your analytical and argumentative competence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Data Analytics

Data Handling: Import, Cleaning and Visualisation

Accounting, Controlling, Auditing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English, German

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Disciplines

Economics View 7 other Bachelors in Economics in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply directly for matriculation at HSG if you have

a recognised Swiss or Liechtenstein maturity cerificate (Maturität, Matura) or
a Swiss Vocational Maturität (Berufsmaturität) with "Passerelle"
a Swiss Specialised Maturität (Fachmaturität) recognised throughout Switzerland with "Passerelle"

or will acquire one before the start of your chosen degree programme at the HSG.

Digital passport photo
Signed "General Conditions/Enrollment Agreement"
Passport or ID card and, if applicable, a Swiss (permanent) residence permit
Curriculum vitae – style template
Swiss or Lichtenstein maturity certificate (Maturität, Matura)If you do not have your maturity certificate at the time of application, you have to upload it as soon as you receive it (no later than the start of the course).
Certificate of your last school year (semester certificate)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6258 CHF / year

≈ 6258 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2458 CHF / year

≈ 2458 CHF / year

Living costs

Sankt Gallen

Switzerland

1540 - 2130 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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