University of Potsdam

Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods (EРQΜ)

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Economic & Public Policy, Public Policy, Quantitative Economics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Economics, Social Research, Sociology, Social Policy
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 01 Jun
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter semester
Application:
uni-assist
Study mode:
On campus

Course Description


The Master's program in Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods covers current economic and socio-political issues, including labor markets, inequality, economic growth, climate change, and more. It provides students with insights into various economics fields such as Labor, Health, Education, Climate, Entrepreneurship, and Gender Economics.

Students can also gain valuable international study experience through the Double Degree Program with the University of Rennes or by spending a semester abroad at one of the excellent partner universities.

This program focuses on developing specialized knowledge and skills for evidence-based policy making. It emphasizes quantitative empirical analysis methods applicable to different economic policy areas at various levels. Students have practical sessions using econometric and statistical software like Stata, R, Matlab, Dynare, and Julia. Real data sets, like the Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP), are used for analysis, enabling students to produce quantitative research results.

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an economic sciences degree program or a thematically adjacent degree program, if this degree program:

  1. If, as part of the degree program, at least 60 CPs were completed in economics, of which 18 CPs were obtained in statistics, econometrics and mathematics. If the transcript comes from a system that does not use credit points, then the Examining Board will decide about the equivalence of academic performance.
  2. If the applicant documents up to 3 CPs less than the required 60 CPs in economics and up to 1 CP less in statistics, econometrics, and mathematics, the Examining Board shall perform a case by case evaluation as to whether the applicant meets the requirements despite insufficient credit points.

Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
Required ECTS crеdits: 180.

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
Specification: At least 160 points.
TOEFL iBT
min 75
IELTS
min 6
Specification: At least 6.0 in each field.
PTE Academic
min 59
UNIcert
min II
languageGerman
DSH
min DSH 1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no

Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven with College English Test (CET; China): Band6 with at least 550 points, a certificate of the general university entrance qualification or restricted entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences with English as the first foreign language or a university entrance qualification with confirmation of level B2, proof of completion of a program of study at a recognized university with English as the sole language of instruction or with English as a subject in the main or minor field, as a subject in teacher training, or within a comparable combination of subjects (suitable certificates or documents to prove an English-language program of study include the degree certificate, a transcript of records, a diploma supplement, regulations concerning access to and conduct of studies, or comparable evidence), or a certificate of the higher education entrance qualification obtained for an Englishlanguage course of education in a country that has English as an official language.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


Admission Test/Interview:
aptitude test
Application:
uni-assist
Application Fee:

free of charge

Application Documents


  1. Proof of English language skills (see language requirements).
  2. A letter of motivation with a length of two standard A4 pages and a  maximum of 3600 characters including spaces per page adresssing following three questions:
    1. Why do you want to study Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods?
    2. What prior knowledge (academic or practical expe-rience) and competences do you possess that are rel-evant to the Master’s degree program in Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods?
    3. What is the role of evidence-based economic policy in society today?
  3. Current or last certificate of university enrollment, or a copy of an exmatriculation certificate from a German institution of higher education, if you were enrolled in a program after acquiring the degree on which your application for the master's program is based.
  4. Documentation of citizenship, if applicable (e.g., a copy of your passport).
  5. A written application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application, if applicable.
  6. Documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service, if applicable.
  7. Documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote), if applicable.
  8. A written application to upgrade your waiting period, as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application, if applicable.
  9. A written application to upgrade your average grade, as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application, if applicable.
  10. Documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings, if applicablе.

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