1. Welcome Session for first-year Master Students
Introductory Session M.Sc. Economic
Welcome Session for first-year Master Students
October 16, 2017

2. Introductory Session M.Sc. Economic
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Applications:
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German Applicants: 83 International Students: 70 Total: 153
Country of Origin:
Germany
Italy
Spain UK
China Russia
Brazil …

3. Involved Professors/Chairs
Introductory Session M.Sc. Economic
Econometrics and applied Economic Research
Prof. Dr.
Aderonke Osikominu
Microeconomics & Ind. Organization
Prof. Dr.
Ulrich Schwalbe
Public Economics
Prof. Dr.
Nadja Dwenger
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Econometrics and economic statistics
Prof. Dr.
Robert Jung
International Economics
Prof. Dr.
Benjamin Jung
Monetary and International Macroeconomics
Prof. Dr.
Michael Evers
Household Econ. & Consumer Economics
Prof. Dr.
Alfonso Sousa-Poza
Environmental Econ.,
Regulatory
& Consumer Policy
Prof. Dr.
Michael Ahlheim
Service Economics & Labour Economics
Prof. Dr.
Thomas Beißinger
Growth and Distribution
Prof. Dr.
Klaus Prettner
Economic, Social & Agricultural History Prof.
Sibylle Lehmann- Hasemeyer, PhD
Innovation Economics
Prof. Dr.
Andreas Pyka

4. Introductory Session M.Sc. Economic
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four terms (semesters) of full-time study
120 European Credit Transfer System Points (ECTS)
five compulsory modules (30 ECTS)
ten elective modules (60 ECTS)
two seminars (12 ECTS)
Master-Thesis (three months, 18 ECTS)
Language: English
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The standard period of study of this modularly structured master´s program is four semesters. In each semester, five modules have to be completed successfully. Detailed descriptions of teaching contents of the modules are available at Each module consists of one or several course/s (lecture, exercise, seminar and others)

5. Introductory Session M.Sc. Economic
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18 ECTS
Elective 72 ECTS
Ma ndatory 30 ECTS

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Compulsory Modules:
Methods in Economics
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learn basic econometric tools needed to understand empirical economic research, e.g. estimation and inference in the classical linear regression model, instrumental variables estimation, estimation of systems of equations by OLS, GLS, GMM, and simultaneous equations modelling
understand the essentials of constrained optimization both in static and dynamic problems;
master the formal toolkit required for economic modelling
Prof. Dr. Osikominu
Prof. Dr. Jung
Econometric Methods (9 ECTS)
Optimization in Economic Theory (6 ECTS)
Prof. Dr. Prettner

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Compulsory Modules:
Theoretical Foundations in Economics
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learn technical skills required in modern micro & macro analysis, acquire a working knowledge of Game Theory to analyse strategic behaviour
obtain a thorough understanding of the fundamental workhorse models in Macroeconomics to analyse questions, such as the causes of unemployment, the determinants of economic growth and the role of fiscal and monetary policy in stabilising business cycles
Learn about the major shocks to the world economy and how different countries dealt with it. There are some lessons from history to show us how much -or how little -we have learned.
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Prof. Dr. Schwalbe
Advanced Microeconomics (6 ECTS) Advanced Macroeconomics (6 ECTS)
Prof. Dr. Beißinger
Economic History (3 ECTS)
Prof. Lehmann-Hasemeyer, PhD

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Free Electives
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Econometrics
International Economics
Economics of Innovation
Growth Economics
Environmental Economics
Economic History
Industrial Organization & Competition Theory
Labour Economics
Market & Consumption
Money & Employment
Public Economics
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The elective modules consist of twelve modules with 6 credits each. Ten of those can be elected without restrictions, the other two modules have to be seminars. Of the freely electible modules, there may be no more than two modules from the business field and/or the field of social sciences in sum.

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Further Electives
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Banking and Finance (engl.)
Direkte Steuern – Steuerrecht
Externe Unternehmensrechnung
Finance (engl.)
Globale Wirtschaftsethik
Grundfragen des Prüfungswesens
Health Economics
Indirekte Steuern und Steuerverfahren – Steuerrecht
Information Management
Informationssysteme in der Finanzwirtschaft
International Management – KE
Introduction to Health Care Management & Markets
Logistikmanagement
Management–Ethik
Manufacturing and Service Operations Management
Marketing Principles
Nationale Unternehmensbesteuerung
Quantitative Methods in Operations Management
Recht im Unternehmen
Spezielle Personalpsychologie
Spezielles Controlling
Spezielles Umweltmanagement
Supply Chain Planning & Advanced Planning Systems
Technology Management
Treasury
Verhandlungsmanagement
Versicherungswirtschaft
Wirtschafts- und Managementsoziologie
The standard period of study of this modularly structured master´s program is four semesters. In each semester, five modules have to be completed successfully. Detailed descriptions of teaching contents of the modules are available at Each module consists of one or several course/s (lecture, exercise, seminar and others)

10. Introductory Session M.Sc. Economic
Inequality and
economic policy
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Name
Modul
ECTS
SWS
VL/Ü
Prof. Dr. Thomas Beißinger
Topics in Advanced Labor Economics 6 4
L+E
Prof. Dr. Nadja Dwenger
Public Economics I -- Empirical Public Economics
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Jung
Multinational firms
Prof. Dr. Sibylle Lehmann-Hasemeyer
Globalisation in long-term perspective
Prof. Dr. Aderonke Osikominu
Econometrics 2
Prof. Dr. Klaus Prettner
Advanced Economic Growth
Economics of Inequality
Seminar: Selected Topics in Inequality and Growth SE
Prof. Sousa-Poza
Consumer Economics - Consumption & Savings
VL+Ü
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Manufacturing and Service Operations Management
Marketing Principles
Nationale Unternehmensbesteuerung
Quantitative Methods in Operations Management
Recht im Unternehmen
Spezielle Personalpsychologie
Spezielles Controlling
Spezielles Umweltmanagement
Supply Chain Planning & Advanced Planning Systems
Technology Management
Treasury
Verhandlungsmanagement
Versicherungswirtschaft
Wirtschafts- und Managementsoziologie
If students wish to focus their studies on ”Inequality and Economic Policy”, at least 30 ECTS have to be chosen in that area.
Maximal two courses can be chosen from other Master courses (e.g. Management and Social Sciences)
If students wish to focus their studies on ”Inequality and Economic Policy”, at least 30 ECTS have to be chosen in that area.
Maximal two courses can be chosen from other Master courses (e.g. Management and Social Sciences)
If five modules of the elective modules are chosen with at least 30 credits and with at least one seminar with 6 credits as well as a master‘s thesis with a subject in the Major Field „Inequality and Economic Policy“, the title of the Major Field will be declared in the certificate. The modules beloning to the Major Field can be found in the module catalogue.
The choice of the modules can be bound to certain preliminary courses (as stated in the module descriptions - see prerequisites for attention under Compulsory modules cannot be chosen.

11. Course Choice Example Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Optimization in Econ. Theory (compulsory)
Advanced Industrial Organization
Topics in Competition Theory and Policy
Recent Developments in Innovation
Economics
Methods in Econometrics (compulsory)
Topics in Labor Economics
Labor Markets and the Macroeconomy
Seminar 2
Adv. Macro (compulsory)
Consumer Policy
Consumer Economics
Master Thesis
(compulsory)
Adv. Micro
Advanced Economic Growth
Economics of Inequality
Economic History
Seminar 1
Innovation Economics
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Optimization in
Econ. Theory (mandatory)
Industrial or-
ganization and
Competition Theory 1
Competition Theory 2
Economics of In- novation 2
Methods in
Econometrics (mandatory)
Labour Eco-
nomics 1
nomics 2
Behavioural Business Ethics
Adv. Macro
(mandatory)
Advanced
Health Eco- nomics
Consumer Eco-
nomics
Master Thesis
Adv. Micro
Seminar 1
Ä–konomische Moralkulturen
Economic History (mandatory)
Seminar 2
Economics of In- novation 1

12. Introductory Session M.Sc. Economic
Overview: Examination Rules
for detailed information:
two types of exams
”Prüfungsleistung”: two attempts
”Studienleistung”: unlimited number of attempts
two examination periods
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first examination period: end of the semester
second examination period: start of the next semester
usually registration to the exams via ”Studium Online” ( (starting today)
maximum duration of the study program: 7 semesters (excl. leave of absence)

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E–Learning platform where you find lecture slides, problem sets etc. Please register for the different courses (passwords will be published in the lectures)
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14. Introductory Session M.Sc. Economic
Contact
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Programme Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Thomas Beißinger
Ramona Schmid
Schloss Museumsflügel, Room 016
Phone: +49 (0)
internet:
Director of the Department of Economics
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Jung
Schloss Museumsflügel, Room 21
Phone: +49 (0)
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15. Introductory Session M.Sc. Economic
International Office - Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
Main Tasks:
Coordination of exchange programs in Europe (Erasmus +), USA and Asia
Coordination of the process of recognition of courses and studies completed abroad
Development and coordination of double degree programs
Contact Persons:
Nora Simons (Erasmus+)
Lars Banzhaf (Double degree programs)
Jan Heidemanns (USA, Asia and recognition process)
Contact:
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International Office of the Faculty

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International Office - Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
Application Deadlines:
US/Canada: 31st October Asia/Mexico/Israel: 15th December Erasmus: 1st February Southern Hemisphere: 1st June 2018
Your stay abroad needs about one year of preparation!
Consultation:
Group consultation for studying abroad: p.m., B4
p.m., HS4
p.m., HS1
Further information: events will also be organized by the Akademische Auslandsamt
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