Program Overview
In the interdisciplinary master's degree program in Digital Economics, you will deepen and supplement the academic qualifications you acquired in the bachelor's degree in an individual way - particularly in the subjects of digital economics, business administration and economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics and econometrics, operations research and social sciences. The standard period of study is 4 semesters, during which you will earn a total of 120 ECTS credits.
The languages of instruction of the program are English and German, with the majority of courses being taught in English. In the compulsory area, the degree program is divided into three central fields: Economics, Methods and Society. Here you will acquire in-depth technical and methodological skills to analyze and shape economic, technological and social aspects of digital change.
In the supplementary compulsory elective area, you set your own focus in terms of content by choosing two elective modules and a Seminar Module from the subjects of business administration and economics, computer science, operations research, statistics and/or law and sociology. By customizing your course of study in this way, you will also build up key interdisciplinary skills - for example in academic writing and presentation, teamwork, creativity techniques or project management.
In the fourth semester, you will complete your studies with your master's thesis. The department recommends that you start your studies in the winter semester.
Key Program Features
- • newly designed
- interdisciplinary degree program • first university degree program of its kind in Germany • modern and innovative degree program at the interface of economics and computer science • possibility to individually design your studies through extensive elective and specialization options • close cooperation with the KIT Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences • industry partner network for company contacts and internships • KIT is a member of the EUCOR university network
- which enables you to take part in courses at the universities of Freiburg
- Basel
- Strasbourg
- Colmar and Mulhouse • International Relations Office to support you in planning your stay abroad • for prospective doctoral candidates: Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) • for young start-ups: entrepreneurial support from the KIT start-up incubator
Career Opportunities
The master's program in Digital Economics opens up career opportunities e.g. as executive in all areas of public administration, in non-governmental organizations, and in all areas of the private sector that are influenced by digitalization. In addition, there is a possibility of working in consulting or in start-ups. Or you can opt for an academic career and start a doctorate as the next step.
Program Curriculum
• Economics (18 CP)
Digital Economics (4,5 CP)
Digital Financial Economics (9 CP)
Economics and Management (4,5 CP)
• Methods (13,5 CP)
Informatics and Machine Learning (4,5 CP)
Statistics and Econometrics (4,5 CP)
Computation and Optimization (4,5 CP)
• Digital Economics (4,5 CP)
• Digital Financial Economics (9 CP)
• Economics and Management (4,5 CP)
• Informatics and Machine Learning (4,5 CP)
• Statistics and Econometrics (4,5 CP)
• Computation and Optimization (4,5 CP)
• Economics (9 CP)
Digital Economics (4,5 CP)
Economics and Management (4,5 CP)
• Methods (13,5 CP)
Informatics and Machine Learning (4,5 CP)
Statistics and Econometrics (4,5 CP)
Computation and Optimization (4,5 CP)
• Society (4,5 CP)
Digitalization and Society (4,5 CP)
• Digital Economics (4,5 CP)
• Economics and Management (4,5 CP)
• Informatics and Machine Learning (4,5 CP)
• Statistics and Econometrics (4,5 CP)
• Computation and Optimization (4,5 CP)
• Digitalization and Society (4,5 CP)
• Society (4,5 CP)
Digitalization and Society (4,5 CP)
• Electives (27 CP)
elective module 1 (9 CP)
elective module 2 (9 CP)
Seminar Module (9 CP)
• Digitalization and Society (4,5 CP)
• elective module 1 (9 CP)
• elective module 2 (9 CP)
• Seminar Module (9 CP)
• Master's thesis (30 CP)
Admission Requirements
The requirements for admission to the master's degree program in Digital Economics are based on the current admission regulations:
• bachelor's degree
a bachelor's degree (or at least an equivalent degree) in Digital Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics or another economics degree course, Computer Science, Mathematics or a degree course related to one of the aforementioned degree courses with essentially the same content at a university, university of applied sciences or university of cooperative education or at a foreign university; the course must have been completed within a standard period of study of at least three years and with a minimum number of 180 ECTS credits
• minimum knowledge and minimum achievements in the areas of
mathematics, statistics and/or econometrics amounting to 20 credit points
• mathematics, statistics and/or econometrics amounting to 20 credit points
If you have any questions about making up credits to meet the requirements for admission, please contact the Student Advisory Services (ZSB) at KIT. Among other things, the ZSB provides comprehensive information on this topic during its regular online session Für den Master ans KIT?, particularly regarding the preparation courses for master’s studies at KIT, and also offers individual counseling.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)
Semester contribution ~€235 covers public transport (KVV) and student union services.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
No tuition fees at KIT (German public university). Semester contribution of approx. €235 covers public transport and student services. Funding available via DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Baden-Württemberg Stipendium, and KIT internal scholarships.
About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe, Germany
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany's leading public research universities and among Europe's most prestigious institutions for science, engineering, and technology....
University Profile- Application Deadline EU/German nationals: July 15 | Non-EU nationals: July 15
- Start Date Winter semester
- Language English
- Duration 4 semesters
- Credits 120 ECTS
