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The Economics Track in a Nutshell
- Two years, full time master’s program (M.Sc.)
- All courses taught in English, international student body
- High-quality, structured program; large range of elective modules
- Various exchange opportunities; double degree program with Europe’s leading economics departments available
- Excellent career opportunities in international organizations and academia, as well as in leading positions in the public and private sector
- Located in the industrial heartland of Europe with major international companies on the doorstep
- Teaching and research assistant positions available on a competitive basis
Curriculum
| Introductory Phase | Examination (min) | ECTS credits |
| Advanced Microeconomics Advanced Macroeconomics Advanced Econometrics | 120 120 120 | 10 10 10 |
| Specialization Phase | ||
Specialized master courses including 2–4 seminars | 60–66 | |
| Research Phase | ||
| Master’s thesis (4 months) possibly including a thesis colloquium | 30 | |
| Total | 120–126 |