The BA degree in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought provides disciplinary training in economics and politics within the framework of a core program in intellectual history that encourages the thoughtful and culturally well-informed application of social-scientific methodology and principle. All students receive a foundational training in the basic tools of economic analysis and modeling, as well as an introduction to political theory and social and historical studies. At the advanced level, students choose a specialization in either economics or politics, and complete modules on comparative global issues, access to choice and decision making, and on key ideas, movements, methods, and challenges in each field. Throughout the degree, the emphasis is placed on refining writing and developing mathematical and analytical skills. Regular assignment work for seminar classes is designed to ensure that students progress toward successful independent research, reflected in the BA thesis in the fourth year. Additional advantages and opportunities conferred by the BA program include an internship course and placement network, language study in German from beginner to advanced level, a wide range of electives in literature, philosophy, the practicing arts. Study abroad is possible at Bard’s other campuses, and through ERASMUS, and international partner agreements with universities in Brazil and Hong Kong.... [-]

For those who think and calculate outside the box. Analyzers and modelers. Bleeding-hearts and doubters. Those who are disciplined and irritated. Yes-men and naysayers. Those who are decided and hesitant. Please note: German language skills required!

S.P.E. is a study program taught in German. Among others, it addresses the following questions: How do you formulate the basic concepts of power, money, law, of war and peace, of games and machinations? What is the difference between society on the one hand, and politics and economic activity on the other? How is the market economy changing under the conditions of international political coordination? How does a democracy work under the conditions of multinational corporations, speculative capital markets, and fluctuating protest movements? To what extent do social inequality, poverty, and exclusion threaten social peace? How do politics and law shape the conflicts of global society? How do migration and urbanization change people´s living conditions?... [-]

For company founders. Social entrepreneurs. Business consultants. Investment bankers. Coffeehouse founders. Automobile experts. Financial jugglers. Successors of family businesses. Booksellers. Global corporate leaders. NPO specialists. Lobbyists. Consumer researchers. Creative salespeople. Music publishers. Please note: German language skills required!

CME is a study program taught in the German language. It is based on the observation that today´s managers and entrepreneurs increasingly have to face challenges that cannot be met with the classical function areas of business administration and economics alone. The traditional management training is thus reaching its limits. To face the new challenges, expansions in the areas of communication and organizational theory, as well as political science, are becoming essential.... [-]