Economics

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. 

Please make sure, that the grading scale of your primary degree is available on your degree certificate or the current transcript of records. If the grading scale is not clear on these documents, please submit another proof of the grading scale of your primary degree.