Economics
| Degree: | Master of Science |
| Application required: | Yes |
| Course start: | winter semester |
| Course duration: | 4 semester |
| Form of course: | full-time |
| Other: | post-graduate course (consecutive) |
| Language of instruction: | Englisch and German |
Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
Programme overview
A new Master of Science in Economics was introduced with the winter semester 2009/2010. The two-year Master’s programme is aimed at students desiring to deepen their knowledge and methodological skills in Economics after successful completion of a relevant Bachelor degree. The Alfred Weber Institute for Economics (AWI) aspires to increase the capacity of the M.Sc. so as to admit about 80 students per year and give them high quality support.
The Master’s programme is particularly concerned to enable students to do independent academic work. The programme corresponds to the usual international criteria. It attaches particular value to the practical relevance of economic research on financial and economic policy issues, also in order to enable graduates to enter the field of policy advice. A meaningful selection of complementary electives and seminars leads students closer to research issues. In keeping with the emphases of the AWI, research is planned in the areas of Behavioural Economics, Economic Growth and Development Policy, and Environmental Economics.
The classes in the M.Sc. are held in German and English, with the participation of international visiting lecturers, in order to prepare students for the international labour market for economists.
Course structure
The Master of Science in Economics offers professional post-graduate training geared to international standards. It focuses on teaching current academic methods and research results. Students are thereby enabled to work independently on questions of economic policy and produce academic publications in the field of Economics. The Master of Science examination is designed to assess whether students fully understand the connections of their subject, have the ability to apply more in-depth academic methods and findings, and can do independent research according to scientific principles.
After passing the Master’s examination Heidelberg University awards them the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.). The course takes a total of four semesters, which includes the final examination and time needed to write the Master’s thesis.
Teaching extends over three semesters, and the thesis is written in the fourth semester. A total of 12 credits is required for all compulsory and optional subjects. The course is modular in structure, with 90 credits for taught coursework and 30 for the thesis. Lectures, seminars and examinations may be conducted in German or English.
Research priorities
The Alfred Weber Institute for Economics is very visible internationally in the area of economic research. This means, in particular, decision-making and games theory, experimental economic research and the new field of Behavioural Economics. The chairs in Development Economics and International Economics have broadened the offerings in development policy and international cooperation. See our website Homepage for the research interests of professors.
Formalities
Admission
There is an entry restriction and an admission restriction. Please consult the admission regulations hier.
Closing date for applications
15 May for the winter semester
Application procedure
Current information on the application procedure
Further information
Homepage of the Alfred Weber Institute for Economics
Course and examination regulations
Examination regulations
Guide to course progression
Module handbook
Examinations board
The respective examinations board or office is responsible for credit transfer, recognition, and examination issues. Further details are available from the academic advisor.
Fees
To study at Heidelberg University, fees must be paid at the beginning of each semester.
Academic advisor
Marcus Padberg
Room 00.018
Office hours: Tue 13.00-15.00 and Thu 10.30-12.30h
Phone: +49 (0)6221-54-2904
E-Mail: marcus.padberg@awi.uni-heidelberg.de
Anne Jessen
Room 00.018b
Office hours: Mon 13.30-15.00 h
Phone: +49 (0)6221-54-2902
E-Mail: anne.jessen@awi.uni-heidelberg.de
Contact
Alfred Weber Institute for Economics
Bergheimerstr. 58
69115 Heidelberg
Administration
Marcus Padberg
Phone: +49 (0)6221-54-2904
Fax: +49 (0)6221-54-2914
E-Mail: marcus.padberg@awi.uni-heidelberg.de
Internet: http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/fakultaeten/wiso/awi/index_en.html
Student representative body
Student Representative Body VWL (Economics) Heidelberg
Alfred Weber Institute
Room 014
Bergheimer Straße 58
69117 Heidelberg
Phone: +49 (0)6221-54-2900
E-Mail: fs@vwl-heidelberg.de
Internet: www.vwl-heidelberg.de/
