International Economics & Management

Subjects: Economics;Business;Management

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

Are you curious about how companies and economies function in global markets? Do you find other cultures and economic areas intriguing? Can you see yourself working in an international company, research institution, or organization? Our Master's program in International Economics and Management (IEM) offers a wealth of opportunities to experience internationalization firsthand. Our compulsory modules are taught in English. You have the flexibility to choose additional modules in either English or German. This allows you to tailor your study plan to your preferences. Beyond the classroom, you can enhance your language skills and gain international experience through various opportunities. Partner universities and global cooperations offer options for a semester abroad, double-degree programs, summer schools, and short-term programs. More than one-third of our students come from abroad, fostering a diverse learning environment. We encourage cross-cultural exchange through weekly forums, social events, excursions, and engaging lectures. Our program equips you with the theoretical and methodological knowledge to understand global markets, their impact on organizations, and how companies can succeed in these markets. The study plan is flexible, allowing you to focus on economics and management according to your interests. This prepares you for leadership and strategic roles in international companies, organizations, and research institutions. Join us and open the door

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

a bachelor's degree obtained in an English-speaking country or in an accredited German study program taught in English; or a language certificate with minimum level TOEFL 87 points (internet-based); or equivalent proficiency, e.g., Business English Certificate (BEC): BEC Vantage - Level B2, Cambridge First Certificate (Grade A) or IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System) Band 6.5. In addition, German proficiency is required. Students do not necessarily need to prove their German proficiency as an entrance condition. However, they must prove a minimum proficiency of level A2 GER before concluding the master program. Required proficiency can be acquired at the University of Paderborn in German courses of 240-hour duration. The courses can be credited in the elective module "General Elective" (Studium Generale). The verification concerning the fulfilment of the requirements is the task of the Audit Committee. Reaching the minimum limits is not a guarantee of a studying place. The master program may be started either in the winter or summer term.

Qualification Requirements

The entry requirements for the master's program International Economics and Management (M. Sc.) can be divided into the categories "formal requirements" and "content requirements". The formal entrance requirement is a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in the field of economics from the University of Paderborn a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in the field of economics or an equivalent/comparable degree in a research oriented study program. This study program has to be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (or with GPA from 2.5 -3.0, depending on the course of studies in the bachelor program), or the applicant must belong to the best 35% of the graduates of their bachelor's year group. This refers to all examinations within the semester of your graduation and the previous semester or alternatively to the two semesters previous to the semester of your graduation. This means that the grade of your degree (not individual exams) is considered in relation to the final grades of all other degrees in the same degree programme. The comparison groups are either the degrees of the graduates of your final semester and the previous semester or the degrees of the graduates of the two previous semesters. In both cases, you must be among the top 35% of graduates in order to fulfil this formal entry requirement. From winter term 2015, the master’s program opened its study opportunity with credit compensation for students who do not satisfy eaither of criteria above. These students are asked to obtain additional 5 / 10 ETCS (varies upon their final grades) in the field of economics or quantitative methods as a compensation. This compensation can also be altered by the submission of a thesis of the previous degree in the fields of economics / quantitative methods. For international students, the possibility of compensation is automatically checked in the application process. For more precise information,

Document Requirements

Copy of a secondary school leaving certificate which qualifies you to study at university level in your home country (please make sure that you provide proof of all grades you obtained) Proof of language proficiency (copy sufficient) If you have taken a university entrance exam, its results are needed as well (e.g. for applicants from Bosnia, Korea, Kosovo, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye and USA) Copies of all other relevant documents such as academic transcripts, references, final degree certificates Resume/CV, showing a complete chronological list of your education and training up to the time of application If you intend to earn a PhD, you must be accepted as a doctoral candidate by a professor from an academic department of the University of Paderborn before the application process.