StudyQA — Master: International Economics and Public Policy

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This two-year Master's Programme in International Economics and Public Policy (MIEPP) is designed for students who aim to understand both the opportunities and the challenges faced by private and public decision-makers in an increasingly integrated world economy. It offers a sound training in economic theory and econometric techniques, enables students to discuss modern academic literature critically, and encourages them to apply their knowledge to relevant issues in business and economic policy. Graduates of the programme will be prepared for positions in the private and the public sectors - especially in enterprises and institutions that operate on an international scale - but the programme may also serve as a starting point for an academic career.

The Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Mainz looks back on a rich tradition of research and teaching in international economics and public policy. Its academic faculty is well-anchored in the scientific community, visibly participates in both academic and public discussions, and is committed to conveying up-to-date economic knowledge to its students. The university campus offers excellent facilities (library, computer labs, etc.), and the structure of the programme encourages a close interaction between the faculty and the students.

Educational organisation

The Master's programme in International Economics and Public Policy (MIEPP) consists of three major components: core modules, elective modules, and the Master's thesis with a research colloquium.
Students commencing studies in the winter semester start by attending mandatory courses that review and deepen basic concepts and methods in international trade, development economics, public economics, and macroeconomics. During the second and third semesters, they specialise in either International Economics or Public Policy, selecting from a broad menu of courses that range from international macroeconomics and finance to labour and behavioural economics. Students commencing studies in the summer semester start by attending elective modules in their first semester and attend the mandatory core modules in their second semester.
All courses have a strong focus on policy issues and empirical applications. The last semester is reserved for a Master's thesis, in which students document their ability to competently analyse a topical research question.

Study abroad unit(s)

Study abroad units are not mandatory, but cooperation with several foreign universities facilitate a semester abroad (see: http://erasmus.wiwi.uni-mainz.de/).

Internships

An internship is not a mandatory part of the programme, but students will be supported in their search for intern positions in private companies and public institutions.

Forms of assessment

Written exams: approx. 60 ECTS
Term papers and presentations: approx. 30 ECTS
Master's thesis: 25 ECTS
Defence: 5 ECTS

Course objectives

Graduates of the programme will be prepared for positions in the private and the public sectors - especially in enterprises and institutions that operate on an international scale - but the programme may also serve as a starting point for an academic career.

Language requirements

Completed "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL) with at least 227 points (computer based test, CBT), 87 points (internet based test, iBT), 567 points (paper-based test, PBT), IELTS with at least 5.0 points, or "Cambridge First Certificate" (FCE) if the applicant is not a native speaker or if the Bachelor's degree has not been achieved in a programme taught entirely in English.

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree (or comparable) in economics, business, or related discipline. For detailed information on how and where to apply, please consult our programme homepage.

Enrolment fees

The registration fee of currently approx. 300 EUR per semester entitles students to use various other services - for example public transport in Mainz, Frankfurt, and the rest of the Rhine-Main area.