What does a study program in economics actually look like?

Laura already knew at school that she wanted to work in business later on. However, she didn't know in which field. She took advantage of the flexible business degree programme at Paderborn University to get to know all areas of a company's activities before deciding to focus on HR work. Today, she applies her knowledge as an HR manager at WDR in Cologne.

Mathias' path to studying was not quite as direct as that of many other students. He only began his Bachelor's degree at the age of 25 after training as a bank clerk and a total of six years in banking. Today, he is a teacher at a vocational college and shares his knowledge and experience with his students.

Since 2018, Jona Vogel, who is currently writing his Master's thesis at the Chair of International Business, has been working with his team on an initial idea that is now growing more and more into a marketable product. The aim of the start-up ENERVATE is to make it possible to move away from energy sources that are responsible for a large proportion of CO2 emissions.

Just do it, is Daniel and Carlo's motto. If you have to write a business plan in a course, then it shouldn't just be for the grade. Today, at the age of 32, the two are managing directors of StudyHelp GmbH and help students on their way to graduation.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained - that could be Kevin's motto. He jumped in at the deep end and moved to the Pader to study. At university, he clearly expressed his opinion and that of the students, and at not even 30 years old, he took over a company. Kevin has dared to do a lot and he has no regrets.