Course: Economics M.Sc.

Economic contexts

Are you interested in economic and societal contexts? Would you like to understand how people make economic decisions? Do you want to learn how to work with data in order to make well-founded decisions yourself? Do you want to deepen your knowledge from your Bachelor's degree and prepare yourself for a career in firms, institutions or in science? Then this degree program is the right choice for you.

Individuality

If you value individual choice and would like to deepen your personal interests, then the M.Sc. in Economics is the right degree program for you. Its flexible structure allows you to set your own specializations and actively shape your studies.

Honors Master's program: Support and challenge!

Particularly talented and motivated students of economics have the opportunity to receive special support as part of the Honors Degree Programme.

• Interdisciplinary courses to impart well-founded and application-orientated knowledge
• Mentoring by professors and managers from the business world
• Internationality through the Honors Academy and a study abroad program
• Strengthening of key qualifications in soft skills and methods courses
• Close contact with practice through excursions, specialist lectures and workshops with partner companies

More about the Honors Master's program

Double Degree with UNC Charlotte (external link, opens in a new window)

• International study experience at the partner university
• Access to two academic networks and career services
• Intercultural competences and language development
• Attractive perspectives for application to PhD programmes and career entry worldwide

More information about the double degree

After successfully graduating with a Master of Science in Economics, you will have numerous opportunities for your professional future.

A career in science

After graduating from our M.Sc. Economics programme, you will be equipped with all the theoretical, empirical and quantitative tools you need to pursue a doctorate in economics. We regularly offer doctoral positions at the University of Regensburg. We are also happy to support you with your application for structured PhD programmes worldwide.

Marketing & Career Service

The Marketing & Career Service (MCS) supports students in their first steps into professional life by providing optimal preparation and numerous networking opportunities. Its services include, among others:

Basic courses in "Methods of Economics"

Here you will deal with the theoretical, empirical and quantitative methods in the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics that you will need for your further studies.

Specialization in "Topics in Economics"

Choose six in-depth courses from the core courses of economics. You are basically free to choose. If you wish, you can specialize in one of the following three areas:

• Macroeconomics & Finance
• Data Science & Microeconomics
• Real Estate, Regional & Trade

Elective modules

Take advantage of the additional flexibility of the elective module group. Here you can take additional courses from the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Real Estate's program. You can also include internships, foreign language training, achievements from abroad or interdisciplinary modules from other faculties.

Research and Master's thesis

Work on economic issues in the seminar using scientific methods and present your results. Deepen your research skills further with the Master's thesis by working independently on an economic topic and developing scientifically sound solutions.

Further information on the degree program

View detailed study plan and module catalogue (external link, opens in a new window)

Internships are not compulsory, but can be included in the elective module group. Completing an internship at a company allows you to gain practical experience during your Master's degree program.

In addition, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Real Estate provides you with an exclusive Marketing & Career Service to support you with your applications and prepare you for professional life in the best possible way.

Marketing & Career Service (MCS)

You have a Bachelor's degree in an economics degree program:

Then you must fulfil at least the following requirements:

• Basic knowledge: Coursework in microeconomics and macroeconomics totaling at least 20 credit points (ECTS)
• Advanced knowledge: further coursework in the field of economics totaling at least 20 credit points (ECTS)
• Methodological knowledge: Coursework and examinations in mathematics for economists and in statistics and econometrics totaling at least 15 credit points (ECTS)

The grade of your degree is also important:

• Your degree has a grade of at least 2.50 or a GPA of at least B-/C+, then it is sufficient if you fulfil the above requirements.
• If your degree has a grade between 2.51 and 3.00 or a GPA lower than B-/C+, your average grade in one of the three above-mentioned fields of knowledge must be at least 2.50 or better.
• If the grade of your degree is lower than 3.00, you will not be admitted to the M.Sc. Economics.

You have a Bachelor's degree in a subject methodologically related to economics (e.g. mathematics, statistics or psychology) with an average grade of at least 2.50 or better:

Then you must fulfil at least the following requirements:

• Basic knowledge: Coursework in microeconomics and in macroeconomics totaling at least 20 credit points (ECTS) in total
• Methodological knowledge: Coursework totaling at least 30 credit points (ECTS) with a weighted average grade of 2.00 or better in methodological subjects (e.g. mathematics or statistics)
• Previous knowledge of economics: Either an Internship of at least 6 weeks related to economic content or additional economics courses totaling at least 5 credit points (ECTS).

If, in the opinion of the selection committee, the suitability or non-suitability of the applicant is not clear from the documents submitted, the applicant may be invited to a selection interview by the selection committee.

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Admission to the Honors Degree Program

• Requirements under 1. but completed with a grade of at least 2.00
• Letter of motivation: Why are you suitable for Honors?
• Personal interview in German and/or English with members of the Honors Committee
• Participation in the Honors Bachelor's program is neither a necessary nor a sufficient requirement for admission to the Honors Master's program.
• If you are not admitted to the Honors program but meet the criteria under 1, you will be admitted to the regular M.Sc. Economics.

Further information on the Honors Degree Program

Foreign Bachelor's Degree

Have you obtained your Bachelor's degree abroad? If so, you can use the following link to check in advance whether your university's degree is automatically recognized or whether you need to submit additional documents: https://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/hochschulabschluesse.html (external link, opens in a new window)

Frequently asked questions

• FAQ 1: Is it possible to substitute any of the courses necessary for eligibility?
  No. Your bachelor’s in economics or business has to include 20 ECTS in micro and macro, further 20 ECTS in Economics, and 15 ECTS in math, statistics, and econometrics. Knowledge of introductory econometrics is indispensable. If your bachelor’s does not meet these requirements, there is no chance of being accepted to our M.Sc. Standard bachelor’s degrees in management or accounting, e.g., do not make you eligible for our M.Sc. in Economics.
• FAQ 2: Can I get information on whether I’m eligible before my application is processed formally?
  No. The application committee will check your application and inform you about the outcome quickly after the end of the application period. Please refrain from asking for provisional assessments of your eligibility. You will not receive a reply.
• FAQ 3: Can I get assistance in the application process?
  No. The application platform works without personal interaction, and it does work. It is up to you to carefully go through the steps of the application procedure and give your input.
• FAQ 4: Is the application and enrolment process fully online?
  Yes. The application platform is fully online. If you are admitted to the program, you will be informed about the next steps you have to take in order to enroll. This process, too, is fully online, based on digital documents only.

Proof of knowledge of English at level B2 of the common european framework of reference for languages (CEFR) is required.

Frequently asked questions

• FAQ 1: Do I need a TOEFL, IELTS, or similar certificate of English proficiency at the B2 level if I my bachelor’s program was fully taught in English?
  No. In this case you just have to give us proof that the language of instruction was English. A school certificate obtained in an English speaking country (e.g., Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA) also substitutes for a TOEFL certificate.
• FAQ 2: Do I need basic German language proficiency at the time when I apply?
  No. You need A1 proficiency after one semester in the program. Of course, basic German makes life on the campus and in Germany in general much easier.

• Admission to a Master's program in the winter semester: May 01 - June 01
• Admission to a Master's program in the summer semester: November 01 - December 01

If you have any questions about the program content, the subject-specific requirements and the application procedure, as well as the specific structure of the program, please contact the

Program advisory service

You can also find answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQ (external link, opens in a new window).

The General Student Advisory Service (ZSB) supports you with all questions relating to your studies - from the decision to study, to the course of study, to successful graduation.

If necessary, the ZSB will refer you to the appropriate contact person.

General Student Advisory Service