Public and International Economics

The Master’s degree programme in Public and International Economics (PIE) covers issues of economic policy in a global society. It confers a sound understanding of economic situations and recommendations for action with a particular view to the connections between national and international levels. This knowledge will enable you to analyse the pressing economic challenges of our day – such as climate change, financial crises, disturbances in commodity markets and income disparity – and to develop potential solutions. The Master’s degree programme in Public and International Economics comprises a total of 120 credit points distributed across four semesters. The first semester provides fundamental methodological and contextual knowledge comprising 30 credit points. In the second and third semesters, you can choose from a broad selection of current issues in economic policy within an international context, from the social welfare state to fiscal matters and international financial markets to immigration and development economics. From this core content, you must choose at least 35 credit points. At least another 10 credit points will come from interactive teaching formats such as seminars and projects. Topics from neighbouring disciplines are available to round off the courses available to you. The degree programme concludes with the Master’s thesis (20 credit points) in the fourth semester. You will receive support in planning and conducting your research in the parallel research seminar (10 credit points). More specific information about the course of your studies, the modules available and the module content can be found on the degree programme website.