AfD Candidate Ulrich Siegmund's Academic Background Revealed
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- Ulrich Siegmund, the top candidate for the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, studied business administration and economic psychology.
- He earned a Bachelor of Arts from a private distance learning university, which allows study without a high school diploma under certain conditions.
- Siegmund's thesis on 'Investigation of Scent Marketing' received a grade of 2.4, with his overall grade being 2.3.
Ulrich Siegmund, the leading candidate for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt, has revealed details of his academic background. Following an apprenticeship as a foreign trade clerk, Siegmund pursued higher education at the Euro-FH in Hamburg, a private distance learning university.
He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Economic Psychology. The Euro-FH is known for its flexible study options, allowing individuals to pursue degrees part-time and, in some cases, without a traditional high school diploma (Abitur).
Siegmund's final thesis focused on 'Investigation of Scent Marketing, using the commercial application of psychological influence on well-being and monetary influences on purchasing behavior.' This work was graded 2.4, contributing to his overall academic score of 2.3.
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