English-taught courses in the winter semester 2026/2027
Here you will find an overview of the English-taught courses offered by the Department of Economics and Business Administration in the winter semester 2026/2027. German-taught courses are listed in the module handbooks of the Bachelor's and Master's programs. A German language level of at least B2 is recommended for participation.
Information on the lecture period in the winter semester 2026/2027 can be found here. Please also refer to the FAQs.
On Course Types
Lectures and Exercises
In most cases, no prior registration is required for these courses. If registration is necessary, this will be indicated in the course description. Separate course registration is usually not required. However, many courses use Moodle (e‑learning platform). Links to these course pages can usually be found on the respective professorship’s website.
Seminars
The number of places in seminars is limited, and participation therefore cannot always be guaranteed. The application period for seminars takes place towards the end of the lecture period of the previous semester (usually in July for the winter semester). If there is interest in participating in a seminar, early contact is recommended.
After the application period, places may still be available in many seminars. The dates for the publication of available places can be found here.
Seminars are usually selected before the start of the lecture period. In some cases, it may still be possible to switch to a seminar during the first weeks of the lecture period.
Course Overview - Courses held in English
Here you will find an excerpt from the module handbooks for the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Economics and Business Administration. All courses offered in English are listed.
Overview of courses in English, winter 25/26 (update uploaded shortly)
Time and Location for Courses
Information on course dates and locations can be found on the respective course pages and in the the online course catalog (lsf). The schedules are usually published around the middle of the preceding semester.
Information on how to compile a timetable can be found here.
Common Course Catalog UA Ruhr
TU Dortmund University, Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen form he University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr). Erasmus students may take selected courses at the partner universities. If you are interested in these courses, please contact the Erasmus coordinator.
The current course list is usually published shortly before the start of the lecture period. As many courses are offered regularly, the previous year’s course catalogue can be used for orientation.
Bachelor Courses taught in English
Lectures and Exercises
| Professorship | Course | ECTS | Tentative time |
| Professorship of Higher Education | Professional Organizations and Their Management Link to course of previous semesters | 7,5 | Tue 10-12 Thu 12-14 |
| Innovation Management | Innovation and Growth Management | 7,5 | Tue 14-18 |
| International Business Taxation | Fundamentals in International Taxation More information will be available shortly on the professorship's website. Grundkenntnisse im Bereich der Besteuerung sind von Vorteil. | 7,5 | Mo 12-16 |
| International Economics | Economics of Innovation | 7,5 | Mo 16-18 Tue 10-12 |
| Marketing | Digital Marketing Transformation & Social Perspectives More informationwill be available shortly in the module handbook and on the professorship's website. | 7,5 | Mo 12-16 |
| Public Economics | Role of the Government Knowledge in microeconomics is recommended. | 7,5 | Thu 10-12 Thu 12-14 |
Bachelor Seminars
Bachelor seminars in Economics and Business Administration are usually taken together with the course “Academic Writing” (or “Scientific Writing”). Erasmus students may take an equivalent course in scientific or academic writing instead. In individual cases, it may also be possible to attend the seminar only. If you are interested in these courses, please contact the Erasmus departmental coordinator.
| Professorship | Course | ECTS | Tentative time |
| Public Economics | Seminar in Public Finance (Together with scientifc writing, 2 ECTS) | 5 | Fr 10-12 |
| Urban, Regional and International Economics | Academic Writing | 2 | tba |
Master Courses taught in English
Master's courses can also be taken by undergraduate Erasmus students. However, please bear in mind that the requirements in the courses correspond to those of a master's program and that prior knowledge in the individual areas is assumed.
Lectures and Exercises
| Professorship | Course | ECTS | Tentative Time |
| Finance | Financial Econometrics Recommended: advanced course, strong background in finance recommended. Knowledge in the programming language used (eg. Python) and data processing. | 7,5 | Tue 14-18 |
| International Economics | An interest in microeconomics and econometrics is highly recommended. | 7,5 | Mo 10-12 Thu 14-16 |
Institute of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE)
| Financing and Launching Innovative Products Due to limited spaces, the course is restricted and application is mandatory. Please refer to the course website for detailed information. | 7,5 | Wed 10-14 |
| Strategic Technology & Innovation Management | 7,5 | Tue 14-18 | |
| Macroeconomics | Dynamic Macroeconomics Note: Advanced course for advanced masters students, strong background in macroeconomics recommended. | 7,5 | Tue 10-14 |
| Public Economics | Economic Analysis of Law Requires knowledge in microeconomics and game theory courses. | 7,5 | Thu 12-14 Thu 14-16 |
| Production Management and Logistics | Production Planning and Control Recommended: Knowledge about production and operations management on a bachelor level. | 7,5 | Tue 10-12 Tue 12-14 |
Master's Seminars
The number of seminar places is limited. The application period for the winter semester takes place in June/July.
Available places are published after the application period has ended. Seminar registrations are generally binding; in exceptional cases, however, a change may be possible.
| Professorship | Course | ECTS | Tentative Time |
| Digital transformation | Digital Innovation Seminar Note: The language of instruction will be determined depending on the participating students. Further information and the exact course title will be available on the professorships's website soon. | 7,5 | tba |
| Entrepreneurship | Women and Diversity in Business: Theory and Methods | 7,5 | Tue 8-12 |
| Finance | Research Topics in Finance, Risk and Resource Management Note: For advanced Master’s students. Solid knowledge of finance and financial econometrics as well as programming skills in Python are required. | 7,5 | tba |
| International Business Taxation | Empirical Taxation (Description in German, Link to website will be updated when available) Module handbook (page 20) | 7,5 | tba |
| Professorship of Higher Education | Universities in Innovation Systems Link to course of previous semesters | 7,5 | Tue 10-12 |
| Urban, Regional and International Economics | Economics of Migration | 7,5 | Wed 10-12 |
Further Courses
Courses in German can also be taken. A language level of at least B2 is recommended. A list of the courses offered can be found in the module handbooks of the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs.
Erasmus students can also take courses from other departments. An overview of the course lists of other departments can be found on the pages of the International Office.
Language courses are also an option. Please note that apart from the Intensive German Course for international students, we cannot include any language courses in the Learning Agreement. However, they can be entered in the Transcript of Records.
The TU Dortmund University has joined forces with the Ruhr University Bochum and the University Duisburg-Essen to form the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr). Erasmus students can also attend some courses at our partner universities. If you are interested in these courses, please contact the Erasmus coordinator.
Contact
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the department's Erasmus coordinator, Dr. Debra Hanning. Please also pay attention to the FAQ on the page Before your stay.