Economics University of Cologne

Overview

The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) at the University of Cologne offers wide range of top-ranked English-taught Master’s programmes which combine innovative teaching and world-class research.

This Economics programme at the University of Cologne provides you with:

• tools for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of economic problems in specific markets, national economies, and the global economy, such as monetary policy, climate change, or development.

• a wide range of possibilities for specialisation and maximum flexibility in your choice of courses.

• ample opportunities to complement your expertise in economics by choosing from additional courses in management, political science and sociology.

As a student, you are largely free to choose the subjects you intend to concentrate on, and you can opt to focus on different areas within and between fields. The main topics are:

• Market Design and Behavior,

• Markets and Economic Policy,

• Empirical Methods and Data Analysis,

• Energy and Climate Change.

The empirical and analytical focus of the programme enables you to analyse economic phenomena using state-of-the-art research methods and to carry out research projects. Upon graduating from the programme, you will be prepared to enter a professional career in many private and public institutions in need of economic expertise. You may also opt for the continuation of your studies through a PhD programme in economic research.

Career Opportunities

The M.Sc. in Economics builds on the knowledge gained in your bachelor studies, giving you advanced expertise in your chosen field. This up-to-date range of economic topics makes you a sought-after expert in the analysis and development of solutions to economic problems and challenges.

• Government Ministries

• Private Financial Institutions

• Government Agencies and Authorities (e.g. competition or regulatory authorities and central banks)

• European Institutions (e.g. the EU Commission)

• International Institutions (e.g. OECD, IMF, World Bank, IEA, and ILO)

• Energy Utiltites and Trading Companies

• Consulting Firms and Think Tanks

• Firms and Institutions Analysing Large Data Sets

Accreditation

EQUIS, AQAS