Economics and Public Policy (M.Sc.)

Study content:

Within the scope of the degree programme, students deepen their knowledge of economics and apply it to economic policy problems. The methods courses macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics form the basis for this. By choosing seven modules in the Economics Major, students can set their own focus. Choosing a minor allows them to gain additional business knowledge, or to specialise further by choosing the General Management & Economics minor.

Career prospects:

analyst
corporate consulting
consulting in government ministries
consulting in associations
consulting in non-profit organisations

About the degree programme

Degree programme: Economics and Public Policy

Official Designation: Economics and Public Policy

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Study mode: Full-time

Language of instruction: German English

Start of studies: winter semester, summer semester

Standard study duration: 4 semesters

Admission type: Open admission (with an aptitude assessment process)

Minimum German language skills: C 1 AND
Minimum foreign language skills: English B 2

Please note: Admission requirements according to § 4 of the exam regulations in the current consolidated edtion. Introductory events take place closely before the start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…. Start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…

Where applicable, prospective students requiring a visa should take note of the recommended application deadlines listed below.: Application periods

Application deadline for the summer semester: 15. December

Application deadline for the winter semester: 15. June

Further information

Application Documents

The following documents must be enclosed with your application (copies do not need to be certified):

Information letter about the Master's degree programme (you will receive this as a PDF after completing the online application);
Curriculum vitae in table form;
Proof of English language skills at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); these language skills are considered proven if a higher education entrance qualification or the first higher education degree from an English-speaking educational institution has been acquired, as well as by the certificate of general higher education entrance qualification with at least the grade "sufficient" in the continued foreign language English or a school leaving certificate comparable to this, otherwise proof can be provided by the successful completion of a relevant test such as TOEFL or IELTS;
Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree
including a Transcript of Records
If you have not completed your studies: Confirmation of the average grade achieved to date including a Transcript of Records (Students of the 威尼斯赌博游戏_威尼斯赌博app-【官网】 of Augsburg should apply for the certificate at an early stage by emailing ssc@zv.uni-augsburg.de to the Student Information Office. You will be notified via your e-mail address as soon as the certificate can be collected or is sent).

The following documents must be enclosed with your application:

Information letter about the Master's degree programme (you will receive this as a PDF after completing the online application);
Curriculum vitae in table form;
Proof of English language skills at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); these language skills are considered proven if a higher education entrance qualification or the first higher education degree from an English-speaking educational institution has been acquired, as well as by the certificate of the general higher education entrance qualification with at least the grade "sufficient" in the continued foreign language English or a school leaving certificate comparable to this, otherwise proof can be provided by the successful completion of a relevant test such as TOEFL or IELTS;
Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree
including a Transcript of Records
[if the originals are not in German or English: Submission of a certified copy or a certified translation by a translator sworn in Germany]
APS certificate: For applicants from China, India and Vietnam
If you have not completed your studies: Confirmation of the average grade achieved to date including a Transcript of Records
Proof of sufficient German language skills