Economics

The M. Sc. in Economics is designed for students who have a general interest in Economics. You have a good Bachelor’s degree in Economics or any related field? You want to deepen your understanding of Economics without necessarily focusing on either International Economics or Finance? Then this is the program for you.
This program can be completed as a double degree with the University of Adelaide. This brand-new Double Degree Program is based on the M.Sc. Economics at the University of Tübingen and the Honours program in Economics at the University of Adelaide. Students participating in this Double Degree Program spend one year at each institution and graduate with both degrees.

A broad range of field courses and electives gives you all the necessary flexibility to develop your individual academic profile. The courses available include International Economics, Game Theory and Industrial Organization, Innovation and Growth, Monetary Macroeconomics, Economic History, Microeconometrics, Theory and Empirical Analysis of Financial Markets and Financial Institutions. Graduates of this program will have acquired advanced, up-to-date knowledge in several areas of Economics and will be able to apply their knowledge in attractive professional careers, both in government institutions and in the private sector.
We place great emphasis on active student involvement. Attending a Master seminar, you will earn credits by writing a research paper on a topical issue of Economics, Econometrics or Finance, and by presenting your paper in class. Most importantly, you will write a Master thesis on a topic agreed upon between yourself and your thesis supervisor.

Working on your thesis under the dedicated supervision of a faculty member will allow you, with due effort, to move up to the frontier of academic research. In doing so, you will acquire methodological skills and expertise that greatly enhance your career perspectives, including a possible continuation of your education in an excellent Ph. D. program.

Admission requires a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce or any related field with excellent grades, preferably a degree that amounts to 180 ECTS credits. Applicants are expected to have a solid intermediate level knowledge of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Quantitative Methods. 

Professional fields

We are committed to a Master’s degree that enjoys a high international reputation. Our programs give you the opportunity to achieve a competitive edge on the job market for professional economists. Graduates may aim for executive careers in business and finance as well as for administrative positions in the public sector and international institutions. Moreover, careers in Economics typically include policy advice, publishing, consulting and research.