Abstract:
The new German Financial Literacy Initiative highlights the need to explore various institutional pathways for enhancing financial knowledge. While the school environment has frequently been the focus of research, the contribution of universities to the national financial literacy strategy should also be taken into consideration. To address this research gap, this study conducts an online survey among business administration students at a public university in Germany (N = 252), analyzing the impact of socio-demographic characteristics and educational backgrounds on students’ financial knowledge. The findings reveal a significant positive impact of previously completed academic business management courses, whereas attendance in relevant high school subjects shows no significant effect.
Über die Autoren:
- Cedric Bardowieck,
M.A., Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Mercator School of Management, Universität Duisburg-Essen - Joachim Prinz,
Prof. Dr., Inhaber des Lehrstuhls für Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Mercator School of Management, Universität Duisburg-Essen
