Master of Science in Economics

The Department of Economics at Trier University offers an international and interdisciplinary two-year Master's programme in Economics. It is designed for students who are interested in gaining a broader perspective on economics. The programme has a special focus on the European context. The programme combines application-focused and research-oriented courses and has a special emphasis on empirical methods. In addition to a thorough training in economic theory and econometrics, students can attend a varying number of courses offered, e.g. by the Business Department, the Political Science Department, or the Sociology Department. Students will be prepared for a career in both the private and the public sectors. The programme will also qualify students for a PhD programme. The Master's programme MSc Economics is a two-year full-time programme. All students attend the same courses in the first semester (Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, and Econometrics). Beginning in the second semester, students can specialise in one of the following fields: European Political Economy International Labour Markets and Innovation International Finance Applied Statistics and Econometrics European Economic Integration (for double degree students) European Social Security and Health Systems (Some of the courses in this specialisation are only offered in German.) Environment and Sustainability From the second semester onwards, students can also attend courses in other departments. In the fourth semester, students complete the programme with their Master's thesis. The Master's degree will be awarded based on the credit points acquired and the results of the Master's thesis. For an overview of the modules of each semester and detailed course descriptions, please visit our website. PDF Download