Overview

The University of Kassel's Master's programme in Economic Behaviour and Governance introduces students to advanced theories in the field of behavioural economics and governance and to empirical methods.

Furthermore, it trains them to apply these theories and methods to analyse problems in contemporary economic policy.

The graduates have a broad range of job opportunities, including careers in government and public administration, supranational organisations, multinational firms, research, and higher education.

Career

Successful graduates of the M.Sc. in Economic Behavior and Governance have a broad spectrum of career options. These include:

Government and Public Administration

Program design and administration, communication, forecasting, policy evaluation.

Supranational Organizations

Regional and development policy, policy advice.

Multinational Firms

Market research, provision of economic expertise (economic research and staff units; especially in multinational corporations, banking and insurance).

Public Research and Higher Education

Research and teaching positions at universities, non-university research organizations and think tanks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods: Econometrics
Economic Behaviour: Models
Economic Behaviour: Application
Governance: Institutions and the public sector
Governance: Policy and Market Dynamics
Advanced Topics in Corporate Governance and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

For National Students:

Application period for the Summer semester: 15th of March

Language

English

PTE Academic

75

Schedule a PTE test!

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Environmental Economics & Policy View 29 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

75

Schedule a PTE test!

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Kassel and/or in Germany, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

If you would like to study with us, you will need a recognised school leaving certificate or, in the case of a master's degree, a university degree. Your nationality does not matter - your degree only has to be comparable to a German qualification.
Health insurance is compulsory for everybody in Germany.
Prospective students from EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland generally do not need an entry visa. An identity card is sufficient for entry.
Prospective students from all other non-EU countries need a visa to enter the country.
Prospective students from Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Korea and the USA do not require a visa for entry.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

682 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 EUR per semester during 18 months.
EU/EEA

682 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 EUR per semester during 18 months.

Students must pay a semester fee, which currently amounts to €340,94.

Living costs for Kassel

670 - 920 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Economic Behaviour and Governance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About