Economics & Management

Subjects: Economics;Management;Business

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

What impact do the decisions of the European Central Bank have? How can we tackle unemployment effectively? How should we interpret the balance sheets of international corporations? These are just a few of the questions explored in Economics and Business Administration. Economics is about providing people with the goods and services they need, despite limited resources. It involves organizing labor, planning social security, distributing tax burdens, and managing national or international economic growth. Economists address current and future challenges in businesses, public administration, and organizations, considering both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives. Given the complex nature of economic processes, it's essential to consider environmental, social, psychological, political, legal, and technological factors. This diversity makes economics and business administration a field with varied and exciting research and career opportunities. Students can specialize in areas like Empirical Economics and Econometrics, Finance, Banking & Insurance, Information and Operations Management, International Environment and Development Studies, or Strategic Management. These programs are available entirely in English, offering a comprehensive and global perspective on the subject. Economists play a crucial role in shaping policies and strategies that impact our daily lives. By understanding the intricate interplay of various economic factors, they help create solutions that are both effective and sustainable. This field not

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

German HZB: none International application: Instruction language German - German C1 Instruction language English - English skills (see the admission regulations)

Qualification Requirements

(1) The requirements for eligibility to apply to the master's degree programme are a) a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in economics and management or in a closely related degree programme a university in a Bologna signatory country or a university degree determined to be equivalent in accordance with the suggested evaluations issued by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB), b) in addition the credit points mentioned in Appendix 1 and c) proof of particular aptitude as per paragraphs 2 to 4. (2) Particular aptitude is determined on the basis of the result of the final examination as per paragraph 1 and requires that the relevant degree programme was completed with an average mark of at least 2.5. (3) 1In deviation to paragraph 2, particular aptitude is assumed if applicant has not yet completed the degree at the time of application, but has successfully completed 83 percent of all required coursework and assessments and their average mark is at least 2.5. 2This mark shall be taken into account in the selection procedure as per Section 4 regardless whether the result of the examination deviates from it. (4) 1Applicants who have neither a German university entrance qualification nor a bachelor's degree completed at a German university must additionally provide evidence of sufficient German language proficiency. 2This must be documented by a language test corresponding at least to TestDaf level (TDN) 4 in all four parts of the test. 3Sentence 1 shall not apply to applications within the scope of a partnership agreement with a university abroad. (5) In deviation to paragraph 4, applicants may provide evidence of sufficient English language proficiency instead of sufficient German language proficiency. Language proficiency must be evidenced by an internationally recognised language certificate (e.g. TOEFL (result: 79 (Internet-based), 550 (paper-based) oder 213 (new scale)), IELTS (result: 6.0), Cambridge or Michigan Certificate). Other certificates may be recognised if the Leibniz Language Centre (the former “Fachsprachenzentrum”) at Leibniz University Hannover confirms their equivalency with one of the certificates mentioned. This does not apply to applicants who are native speakers of English or who have studied at a university where the language of instruction is English (certified by the university).