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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
optional including an internship

  60–66
Research Phase    
Master’s thesis (4 months)
possibly including a thesis colloquium
  30
Total   120–126