
Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods (EPQM)
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: October
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Application:
- uni-assist
- Study mode:
- On campus
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Course Description
The M.Sc. in Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods (EPQM) is intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree in:
- Economics or
- Related disciplines
interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in the field of economic policy and quantitative methods.
Find out more about this program in the Virtual EPQM-Info-Meetings. Register here.
Special Program Features
Specialization: Economic Policy
Students choosing the specialization in Economic Policy complete modules such as Political Economics, Urban Economics, Growth & Distribution, Gender, Labour, Health, Education Economics, Climate Policy, Innovation Economics, and Behavioural Economics, among many others.
Specialization: Quantitative Methods
Students choosing the specialization in Quantitative Methods complete modules such as Policy Evaluation, Time Series Analysis, Panel Data Econometrics, Machine Learning, Dynamic Optimization, and Bayesian Methods, among others.
Participate in select Ph.D. classes at the Berlin School of Economics
Students of this master’s program can take part in select Ph.D. classes of the Berlin School of Economics (BSE). The BSE is a renowned educational institution that unites Berlin‘s career development programs for economists at the Ph.D. and Postdoc levels. → More Info
Take part in the program Info Meetings
If you want to get more information on this Master’s program, the faculty offers monthly Info Meetings where the program features are presented and you get the chance to ask questions. The next Info Meetings are planned for April 7th and May 5th from 3 to 4 pm CET. Click the „More Info“ button to register. → More Info
Partner Universities


Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos


Duke University
Duke University


INSEEC Business School
INSEEC Business School
Accreditations

German Accreditation Council
German Accreditation Council
The German Accreditation Council is a foundation of public law with legal capacity that the Federal States have set up for accreditation and quality assurance in teaching and learning at German higher education institutions.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in “Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods (EPQM)” are:
Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Economics
- Related disciplines
Minimum ECTS points required:
- 180*
*Standard period of study of at least 6 semesters. At least 60 credit points in economics (including at least 18 credit points in statistics, econometrics and mathematics).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Specification: Score of at least 175.
Specification: At least B.
Specification: At least 6.5 in each field.
Specification: At least C.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Application Documents
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Testimonials
In my search for a Master’s course with a stronger focus on empirics and quantitative methods than the usual economics programs, I came across the new EPQM Master. The program delivers what it promises: it is very research-focused and application-oriented, with an emphasis on hands-on training in data analysis and close links to leading research institutes. In addition, the classes are small, which allows for intensive supervision and exchange with the lecturers.
I have witnessed the economic cycle play out in my country, and it has been my passion to understand how a given state of an economy is reached by the set of policies she chooses to adopt. Without having the mind to stop at that point, but also to have deep knowledge of the essential tool of a policy that works, I proceeded to study MSc. EPQM. Without doubts, the focus on evidence-based policy analyses, the advanced but comprehensive learning method, and the quality student-lecturer relationship of the program matched my search.
Coming from an interdisciplinary but rather theoretical bachelor with a focus on economics, I wanted to study real-life problems in macro-, climate, and environmental economics. This Master’s program was the perfect choice for that. In addition to gaining exciting climate policy insights due to the cooperation with the scientific think tank MCC, I have also had the opportunity to learn a lot in my work as a research assistant.
The EPQM Master’s program was the perfect choice for me as its focus on quantitative methods prepares me well for modern evidence-based research. I enjoy the outstanding student-to-faculty ratio and the close cooperation with renowned research institutions. A highlight of my study will be my term abroad at Duke University due to a partnership agreement of the University of Potsdam.
I decided to study Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods because I wanted to learn how to utilize data sets and perform quantitative analysis in order to answer pressing issues of our time. I very much enjoy the practical aspects of the program, learning how to use statistical software, which also prepares for a successful career in various fields. Small class sizes make for a personal atmosphere, not only do you get to meet fellow students more easily, teachers and professors are very approachable.
Coming from a rather big university, I wanted to enrol in a Master's program that promised small classes and a better student-teacher ratio. This expectation was met with the Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods program. What sets the program apart from others is that it does not only focus on economic theory, but also has a high practical component. I learned to answer economic and policy questions with the help of data, using statistical software such as STATA and R.
Location

Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Bettina Fenz
Study Organization & Administration
University of Potsdam
Division of Student Affairs
Am Neuen Palais 10
14469 Potsdam
Contact Details:
+49 331 977-3262
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