Master International Economics

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1 Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin Department of Business and Economics Master International Economics accredited by

2 International Economics Berlin School of Economics and Law The Masters in International Economics is aimed at students from Germany and other countries who have completed a Bachelor s degree (or an equivalent first university degree) and who wish to continue their studies in an international context. The programme will provide students with a critical under-standing of current debates in economics explicitly including heterodox approaches. It has a strongly international approach and seeks to integrate an understanding of theoretical controversies, historical developments and current policy debates. It also follows an interdisciplinary perspective, reflecting the importance of social and political factors in shaping economic developments. The Masters in International Economics will equip students with the skills to pursue internationally oriented careers with government and non-government organisations as well as with international businesses, international business organisations and trade unions, and also to apply for PhD programmes. The programme is taught entirely in English. Teaching is in seminars in which students have close contact with the teaching staff and in which students are expected to play an active part. With around students the Berlin School of Economics and Law is a large advanced educational establishment for applied science located in Germany s capital. It is characterized by a marked practical orientation, by intensive and varied research, high quality standards and a strongly international orientation. The subjects offered embrace private and public Economic Management, Administrative Management, Law Management and Security Management, as well as Engineering Science in more than 50 courses of study. Almost all courses of study have been adapted to Bachelor and Master certificates, have been checked for quality and bear the seal of the accrediting body. At the students find an intercultural and practice-oriented learning environment. Small study groups ensure a quick response to individual learning requirements. The seminar and lecture rooms are equipped with modern media. Extensive libraries and digital workplaces are available. An international alignment enriches campus life. The currently maintains around 160 active partnerships with universities on all continents and is a member of»uas7 Alliance for excellence«. 2 International Economics 3

3 Key facts Type of programme Full-time Duration of programme 3 semesters (4 semesters for students who chose or are required to complete an internship) Start 1 October (Winter semester) Fee There are no tuition fees on this programme as it is funded through public grants. Students are required to pay a semester fee. The semester fee includes a contribution to the Studentenwerk Berlin, the student representative body as well as the enrolment and administration fee and a semester season ticket for the local public transport systems. Details: Programme structure In the first semester students follow courses in international economics, macroeconomics, development economics and global governance. In the second semester, students all participate in a project seminar, in which they focus in detail on selected contemporary policy issues. In addition they chose three courses from a range of options which include distribution and growth, econometrics, regional integration, gender and globalization, and international economic policies. In the third semester, students concentrate on writing a thesis. Students who are required to complete an internship (see page 6) do so in the third semester, and write their thesis in the following semester. Language of instruction English Degree Students who successfully complete the programme are awarded the degree of Master of Arts (M. A.). The degree is accredited by the Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency ZEvA, and is recognised as qualifying graduates for the higher level (»höherer Dienst«) of the German civil service. 4 International Economics 5

4 Admission Applications Admission requirements Successful completion of a bachelor s or equivalent degree with 210 European Credit Points Applicants who obtained undergraduate degrees with 180 European Credit Points (generally corresponding to a three year bachelor s degree) will normally be required to obtain 30 additional points by completing an internship in the third semester (in this case students will prepare their thesis in the following semester). Very good English skills equivalent to at least B 2 on the CEFR (Common European Framework of References) Evidence of having completed undergraduate courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and inter national economics (or equivalents) Provide a letter of motivation and your CV in English Application period 15 April 15 June for applicants with a degree from a German university 15 April 30 May for applicants with a degree from a university abroad Application Details are available online at Application procedure for graduates from universities outside Germany Graduates from a university or college abroad are required to submit their applications directly to the»uni-assist«external processing service for international students. Uni-assist then verifies that the applications from inter national students meet the requirements for the programme. Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin c/o uni-assist e. V. D Berlin Germany 6 International Economics 7

5 Contact Student advisory office Telephone: +49 (0) (Tue, Thur from 2 3pm) master-fb1@hwr-berlin.de Study office Dagmar Hofmann Telephone: +49 (0) Course director Professor Dr. Eckhard Hein Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin Department of Business and Economics Badensche Straße Berlin Germany Location: 03/2017 8