Economic Research

University of Cologne

Germany, Köln

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University of Cologne

Germany , Köln

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

KÃ¶ln

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2021

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake October-2021

Economic Research

About

The University of Cologne invites candidates to apply for its two-stage graduate programme in Economic Research. In the first phase, students complete their studies and research work at graduate level in an exclusive two-year Master's programme (MSc Economic Research). This programme equips students with knowledge of theoretical foundations and methods to conduct innovative economic research. Specialisation courses particularly cover the research areas of the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute, e.g., behavioural economics, market design, organisational design, consumer protection, political economy, distribution and financial stability. Courses are entirely taught in English by faculty members and renowned guests of the cluster. Having obtained a Masterâ€™s degree in economic research, students usually enter the second phase. As doctoral students, they develop the research projects in their dissertations and complete the programme with a PhD. Some examples of the questions Economic Research students look at What is the scope of behavioural interventions for public policy objectives?Â For instance, what roles do environmental taxes, tradable emission certificates and nudges serve in addressing climate change? What are effective ways of measuring and regulating systemic risk in financial markets? What is the role of monetary policy for the stability of financial markets? What are causes of persistent economic inequalities? What policies foster social mobility? Why does inequality persistÂ in modern welfare states? Is there an efficiency rationale for policies that interfere with market prices such as measures of rent control or minimumÂ wages? Is there also a fairness rationale? A large number of different nationalities apply for our Master's programmes. The faculty also cooperates with partner universities worldwide (see international.wiso.uni-koeln.de) such that a semester abroad can be integrated in your studies. Thus, we ensure you to study in an international as well as intercultural environment.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's degree: Application in the case of unfinished Bachelor's studies: In cases where present Bachelor's studies have not been fully completed, application is permitted if the candidate has earned at least 80% of the required credits and will have achieved the remaining results by 30 September at the latest. The specific admission criteria governing the designated course of study (including the overall grade) must already have been fulfilled on the basis of the exam results available at the time of application. Overall grade of at least 2.5 (German grade) in the Bachelorâ€™s degree Fulfilment of the following subject-related requirements: At least 48 ECTS credits in economics and atÂ least 18 ECTS credits in statistics/mathematics (methodological courses only, no user expertise) OR At least 48Â ECTS in statistics/mathematics (methodological courses only, no user expertise) and at least 20 ETCS credits in economics Please find more information about admission requirements and process at https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studies/master/master-economic-research-wiso-faculty.