Economics
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Program video
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Course description
The M.Sc. in Economics is intended for holders of a first bachelor's degree in:
- Economics
- A related subject, with sufficient advanced training in Economics
- Mathematics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics or the equivalent
For those interested in advancing their qualifications and their career opportunities in the field of economics.
Special Program Features
Economics meets development, climate, and health
The department of Economics and Social Sciences (WISO) collaborates and does research with other Departments at the Universität Hamburg, such as the Excellence Cluster “Integrated Climate System Analysis and Prediction”, the Hamburg “Center for Health Economics” or the “German Institute for Global and Area Studies”.
Interdisciplinary cooperation with the program in Politics, Economics and Philosophy (PEP)
Analyse economic issues through different angles and lenses, taking part in the course of the M.Sc. program in Politics, Economics and Philosophy (PEP) from the Universität Hamburg.
Study at the University of Essex to get a Double Degree
The University of Essex ranks among the Top 5 Universities in Social Sciences in Great Britain with students from over 130 countries. In this program, you have the chance to spend one year studying in this outstanding British university to obtain a second master’s degree.
Partner Universities
University of Essex
University of Essex
University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
Accreditations
HRK Internationalization Audit
HRK Internationalization Audit
The "Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions" audit is part of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) EXPERTISE Internationalisation project. Since 2009, it has been supporting HRK member universities in strategically aligning their internationalization and anchoring it permanently within the institution.
Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit
Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit
The “Family-Friendly Higher Education” audit serves to systematize and develop the existing regulations, activities, and opportunities. It aims to create a reliable framework offering a scope of individual arrangements. Employees and students must be able to achieve a healthy balance between their studies/work and their family commitments, including childcare and care duties.
Diversity Audit
Diversity Audit
The "Shaping Diversity" audit from the Stifterverband aims to help universities to develop and implement diversity strategies. The Stifterverband is the joint initiative of companies and foundations that provides holistic advice, networking, and support in the fields of education, science, and innovation.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the Master's program in “Economics” are:
Previous bachelor’s degree in:
- Economics
- A related subject, with sufficient advanced training in Economics*
- Mathematics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics or the equivalent**
Min ECTS required:
- 180 ECTS
* Applicants with advanced training in Economics (i.e., a degree with a strong focus on Economics) must show you have sufficient training in advanced economic analysis.
Your transcript of records must document the following types of courses:
- Two lectures in general economics, i.e., basic micro- and macroeconomics,
- Three lectures on advanced topics in economics, of which at least one must cover predominantly theoretical and one predominantly applied issues
- Three lectures in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics, of which at least one must be in mathematics and one must be in either statistics or econometrics.
In lieu of the three lectures in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics, a GRE revised General Test with at least 155 points in the quantitative section or a GRE Subject Test Mathematics with a score of at least 700 points will fulfill the requirement.
If you have more courses than required (for each area) choose which courses you want to have considered in the selection process. Clearly identify the required lectures on your transcript.
** Applicants with a degree in mathematics, economathematics, statistics, or the equivalent.
If you have completed (or will complete prior to September 30) a degree in one of these fields, you must show sufficient training in advanced mathematics to be admitted. This means your transcript of records must document the following types of courses:
- Lectures on Linear Algebra and Analysis
- Lectures on Statistics or Econometrics
Alternatively, a GRE revised General Test score of at least 155 points in the quantitative section, or a GRE Subject Test Mathematics score of at least 700 points may be submitted instead of the lectures to meet the requirement.
The program’s regular two-year version has been designed for students whose primary degree consists of three years of studies, equivalent to 180 ECTS credit points. The abbreviated one-year version is open to students who enter the M.Sc. program with a primary degree of 240 ECTS credit points, i.e. four years of studies and an outstanding academic record. It is at the discretion of the program director to decide on students’ suitability for the one-year version.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
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Application Documents
During the application period, you must complete the application procedure through the online application portal:
For documents not issued in German or English, a certified translation is required.
Applicants who, at the time of their application, are not able to attest their English language proficiency as listed above, must provide proof of their registration for the next possible test date (e.g., print-out of the online registration). If because of the Coronavirus you are not able to verify your proficiency in the English language or you are not able to register for a test, please upload on our application portal, a document with a statement explaining your problem.
For documents not issued in German or English, a certified translation is required.
If you were not able to get a current transcript of records from your university because of the Coronavirus, please upload an old transcript of records and also a document with a statement explaining the problem.
In English and with 500 words maximum.
From a university lecturer in your primary degree program. The lecturer must hold a Ph.D. and must be employed full-time at an institute of higher education. Please note that we do not usually accept references from postdocs/research fellows. If in doubt, please contact: application-econ.wiso@uni-hamburg.de. There are two possible ways to submit the letters of recommendation. Either students upload the letters of recommendation as part of their application documents or it can be submitted confidentially on the webpage below.
If because of the Coronavirus you were not able to get in touch with a lecturer regarding a letter of recommendation, please upload on our application portal a document with a statement explaining your problem.
Only if applicable.
Further Information
Your personal contact
Prof. Thomas Siedler, (PhD)
Program Director
Esplanade 36
D-20354 Hamburg
Room: 4017
Contact Details:
+49 40 42838-9460
Thomas.Siedler@uni-hamburg.de
Khalil Ahmed
Program coordinator and academic advisor
Faculty Administration
Study Office Economics
Von-Melle-Park 5, Building C
20146 Hamburg
Room: C0020, VMP 5
Contact Details:
+49 40 42838-7450
khalil.ahmed@uni-hamburg.de
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