Master of Science in International Economics and Business

The MSc International Economics and Business programme imparts in-depth expertise, skills and research methodology in micro- and macroeconomic theory as well as empirical economics with a focus on Global Economy, International Trade and Finance, and Governance, Institutions and Development. The methodological competences, while geared primarily to economic analysis, are enriched with business administration-specific elements. This degree programme is taught entirely in English. Features Focus on economics modules Strong involvement of empirical research (laboratory and field experiments as well as secondary data analysis) Includes selected modules on business administration and econometrics Interdisciplinary modules count towards the degree Excellent staff-student ratio due to small learning groups (about 20 to 30 students each year) Combines theory and practice Excellent results in the CHE Ranking (the university ranking scheme for the German-speaking world) Numerous global university partnerships Test yourself Use our self-assessment tool to find out whether this programme is right for you. Completing the test, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes, will give you a first impression of the programme content and tell you whether you have the prerequisites needed for this degree programme. The programme is divided into seven module groups and the Master's thesis module: A: Core Courses (25–30 ECTS credits) The core econometrics, macroeconomics and microeconomics courses impart the central techniques required for the subsequent stages of your degree programme. B: Advanced Methods (a minimum of 10 ECTS credits) In this module group, you will be acquainted with advanced quantitative methods in in-depth econometrics and behaviour-oriented courses. C: Global Economy, International Trade and Finance (a minimum of 10 ECTS credits) This module group comprises courses on globalisation, trade and finance. You will learn about theories and apply empirical methods to understand human decision-making processes concerning investments, location, trade, and finance as well as their respective systemic interactions and ways of influencing economic policy. D: Governance, Institutions and Development (a minimum of 10 ECTS credits) In this module group, you will learn about theories and apply empirical methods to understand development theory and policy, institutional design, the fight against corruption, ethics, fiscal policy, and health economics. E: Business Administration (a maximum of 20 ECTS credits) Suitable business administration modules complement the knowledge acquired in module groups A to D. F: Foreign language with a business and economics focus (a maximum of 10 ECTS credits) You will gain 10 ECTS credits in one of the following foreign languages offered by the language centre: Chinese, Czech, English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish. G: Interdisciplinary modules (a maximum of 10 ECTS credits) In this module group, you have the opportunity to study Master's-level modules that are taught at other faculties of the University of Passau, and you can have them credited towards your degree. This allows you to give your degree profile a unique interdisciplinary orientation whilst exploring the methodology and subject matters of other disciplines at an advanced level. Master's thesis You will write your Master's thesis on a topic from module group A, B, C, or D. When you pass the thesis module, 20 ECTS credits will be awarded.