Program Overview
The Economics at University of Freiburg is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Freiburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Macroeconomics I: business cycles, growth
- Advanced Macroeconomics II: (re-)distribution, politics
- Advanced Microeconomics I: general equilibrium
- Advanced Microeconomics II: games and decisions
- Economic Policy and Public Choice
- Computational Economics
- Econometrics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Enrollment is restricted. In order to create a dynamic community of able and successful students we require students to document the following abilities and to submit the respective documents:
- Certificate of first degree (Bachelor, Master, Diploma) from a recognized university from a program of at least 6 semesters with an appropriate major. Applicants who have not completed their first degree at the time of application can apply with the latest transcript. However in case of admission the Bachelor degree needs to be presented upon enrollment in October.
- Sound knowledge of micro- and macroeconomics and quantitative methods.
- Sound knowledge of English, documented by the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score
- Two letters of reference, one of which should be by your former or present academic supervisor
- A one page statement of intent
- Fully completed application form
- GRE scores/evidence of having taken GRE (strongly recommeded)
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Freiburg
University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
