Overview

Course Details

The Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods (EPQM) MSc course offered at the University of Potsdam addresses current economic and socio-political topics related to labour markets, inequality, human behaviour, economic growth and sustainability and discusses instruments of economic policy to tackle these issues. An effective policy design in these areas should be based on rigorous theory and sound empirical evidence.

The program offers students the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and skills in the economic analysis of policy instruments which are essential for evidence-based policy making. Besides a strong theoretical core in economics, the program has a particular focus on methods for quantitative empirical analysis, which can be applied to different economic policy topics at local, regional, national and international levels. Some courses also offer empirical/practical sessions in which students learn to use econometric and statistical software packages (Stata, R) to perform empirical analyses and to implement numerical methods. A command of these tools enables our students to write Master theses with genuine quantitative research results. Incorporating an internship module, the program offers the possibility to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience in economic policy analysis and evidence-based policy making.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the M.Sc. in EPQM are well equipped to either pursue an academic career or an ambitious professional career. Students acquire knowledge about evidence-based policy analysis that is in demand in many fields. It prepares students for successful careers as professional economists and policy analysts in research, finance, business and policy advising as well as positions in the public sector or international institutions. The Master degree also paves the way for Ph.D. studies and an academic career. Students can participate in selected Ph.D. classes already at early stages.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Microeconomics
Advanced Macroeconomics
Advanced Microeconometrics
Environmental Economics
Economics of Climate Change
Entrepreneurship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

75

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Public Policy View 107 other Masters in Economics in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

75

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Other requirements

General requirements

BSc or equivalent academic degree in Economics or a related discipline.
At least 60 CP in economics (including at least 18 CP in statistics, econometrics and mathematics).
Good proficiency in English (at least C1 level); non-German applicants must also demonstrate sufficient
German language proficiency (level DSH 1)
Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Tuition fees: no. Semester fees and charges: €292.40.

Living costs for Potsdam

690 - 1050 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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