The Master’s degree program in Economics offers you...
- Excellent education: Are you fascinated by the link between economics and environmental protection? Would you like to contribute to the fight against poverty or influence the future of transportation? Are digital markets and the secrets of innovation economics topics that arouse your curiosity? Then the English-taught Master’s degree program in Economics at the University of Münster is an ideal fit for you. Join a program that regularly achieves top positions in national and international university rankings, and become part of a community that is actively shaping the future of our society.
- Best prospects for the future: Our Economics graduates can be found in top positions across various sectors, including leadership positions in public administration, federal banks and key international organizations. They contribute to cutting-edge research, influencing policy decisions and advancing our understanding of complex economic dynamics. The Master’s degree in Economics at the University of Muenster equips you for a diverse array of career pathways, providing the perfect foundation for entering the workforce, starting your own business or pursuing a career in academia. Regular guest lectures by practitioners from academia and private enterprise alike not only offer you a deep dive into the various career paths open to you, but also the chance to learn directly from experienced scholars and professionals. These valuable perspectives enrich your studies and broaden your view of the practical application of economics in the real world.
- An innovative curriculum: Your Master’s degree program in Economics at the University of Münster starts with a sound introduction to the core areas of economics on an advanced level. You will study microeconomics, macroeconomics, industrial organization, and empirical methods in depth. This phase enables you to develop a solid understanding of the mechanisms that drive economic systems and how economic policy measures can be designed. From the very first semester, the program offers you the opportunity to design your own individual study profile. Whether you are interested in economic policy issues, financial economics, want to pursue a career in empirical research or are fascinated by specific sectors such as energy markets and transport, this program allows you to shape your academic and professional future according to your interests. In the further course of your degree program, you will deepen your knowledge through a variety of seminars and project work. These practical elements of the program are designed not only to provide you with theoretical knowledge, but also to enhance your ability to conduct independent research. Towards the end of your Master’s degree program, you will be required to complete your project studies and write a Master’s thesis, which will give you the opportunity to work on your own research question in detail. For detailed info your study program, please follow this link:
- Flexible study design and individual specialization: The Master’s degree program is research-oriented, which is why great importance is attached to econometric knowledge as well as a good knowledge of theoretical principles. By combining mandatory modules with a choice of eleven elective modules, you have the opportunity to either study broadly or to focus on certain subject areas within Economics.
The broad range of electives offers you a particularly high degree of flexibility and freedom of choice in your specialization in certain areas of study (e.g. Energy and Environmental Economics or Finance, etc.). This allows you to tailor the degree program to your personal preferences and interests and to create a specialized profile.
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Close supervision during your studies: The Master’s degree program in Economics at the University of Muenster is characterized by intensive supervision, made possible by small cohorts of students in each semester and by the broad selection of subjects. Whether in collaborative project work or interactive seminars, lecturers provide individualized support, fostering a learning environment that is tailored to the personal development and academic excellence of each individual.
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Internationality: The degree program, which is taught exclusively in English, is characterized by its international focus, attracting students from all over the world. The third semester is a available to you as a mobility window to study abroad for a semester at one of the 125+ international partner universities.
Your Economic dregree program in Münster could look like this
1) The Project Studies module can alternatively be taken in the 4th semester before the Master’s thesis.
2) A semester abroad is not a compulsory part of the degree program, but it is very enriching.
3) The eleven elective modules can be chosen from all courses in the course and seminar program.
Pillars of the study program
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Our research and ideas as the basis for innovation
The Master’s degree program in Economics at the University of Münster offers a modern and research-oriented education in Economics that is characterized by the combination of theoretical knowledge with current global challenges. Students benefit from a variety of specialized courses led by renowned professors and have the opportunity to deal intensively with economic issues. In addition to current and relevant content on the interaction between companies, the state, employees and consumers, our teaching is also characterized by effective and interactive teaching and learning methods that prepare you for an academic career in research as well as for practical work in companies. Below you will find examples of subject areas and their exemplary questions.
Münster as your campus
With over 60,000 students, Münster is one of the largest university cities in Germany. In 2004, Münster was honored with the LivCon Award as the most liveable city in the world and is consistently ranked among the most liveable cities in Germany.
In addition to university education, Münster is characterized in particular by a lively student life and is the epitome of a student city: from sailing or walking on the Aasee lake and water sports in the canal to long nights in numerous bars and clubs, to a wide range of cultural and sightseeing attractions, Münster offers the ideal backdrop for three exciting years. You can find more information about student life in Münster, the university initiatives and the sports and cultural offerings here.
Do you have further questions?
Dr. Helena Helfer
Program management Economics and Interdisciplinary Studies
E-Mail: Helena.Helfer@wiwi.uni-muenster.de
Faculty 04 - Faculty of Economic Sciences
Scharnhorststr. 100, 48151 Münster, Raum 111
Universitätsstraße 14-16, 48143 Münster, Room 387
An appointment can be arranged flexibly by email!
