Economics and Public Policy (M.Sc.)

Study content:

Within the scope of the degree programme, students deepen their knowledge of economics and apply it to economic policy problems. The methods courses macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics form the basis for this. By choosing seven modules in the Economics Major, students can set their own focus. Choosing a minor allows them to gain additional business knowledge, or to specialise further by choosing the General Management & Economics minor.

Career prospects:

analyst
corporate consulting
consulting in government ministries
consulting in associations
consulting in non-profit organisations

About the degree programme

Degree programme: Economics and Public Policy

Official Designation: Economics and Public Policy

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Study mode: Full-time

Language of instruction: German English

Start of studies: winter semester, summer semester

Standard study duration: 4 semesters

Admission type: Open admission (with an aptitude assessment process)

Minimum German language skills: C 1

Please note: Admission requirements according to § 4 of the exam regulations. English language skills at level B2 (CEFR) are required. Introductory events take place closely before the start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…. Start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…

Application deadline for the summer semester: 15. December

Application deadline for the winter semester: 15. June

Further information

Application Documents

The following documents must be enclosed with your application (copies do not need to be certified):

handwritten signed application for admission to the Master's programme (you will receive this as a PDF after completing the online application);
Curriculum vitae in table form;
List of all academic achievements ("Transcript of Records");
Proof of English language skills at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); these language skills are considered proven if a higher education entrance qualification or the first higher education degree from an English-speaking educational institution has been acquired, as well as by the certificate of general higher education entrance qualification with at least the grade "sufficient" in the continued foreign language English or a school leaving certificate comparable to this, otherwise proof can be provided by the successful completion of a relevant test such as TOEFL or IELTS;
Bachelor's degree

If available: Copy of Bachelor's degree certificate;
If not available: Confirmation of the average grade achieved to date (Students of the University of Augsburg should apply for the certificate at an early stage by emailing ssc@zv.uni-augsburg.de to the Student Information Office. You will be notified via your e-mail address as soon as the certificate can be collected or is sent).

The following documents must be enclosed with your application (copies do not need to be certified):

handwritten signed application for admission to the Master's programme (you will receive this as a PDF after completing the online application);
Curriculum vitae in table form;
List of all academic achievements ("Transcript of Records");
Proof of English language skills at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); these language skills are considered proven if a higher education entrance qualification or the first higher education degree from an English-speaking educational institution has been acquired, as well as by the certificate of the general higher education entrance qualification with at least the grade "sufficient" in the continued foreign language English or a school leaving certificate comparable to this, otherwise proof can be provided by the successful completion of a relevant test such as TOEFL or IELTS;
Bachelor's degree:
- If available: Copy of Bachelor's degree certificate;
- If not available: Confirmation of the average grade achieved to date;
Foreign applicants must also submit the following documents:
Proof of sufficient German language skills.