• You must provide proof of having completed a bachelor’s degree in economics with a standard period of study of at least six semesters. Alternatively, you may present an equivalent higher education degree from a higher education institution.
• Proof of required English language proficiency at a minimum level of B2. You can find more information about the accepted English proficiency certificates on this website.
• A letter of motivation (max. one page) and a CV in tabular form (max. two pages), both in English, must be submitted with the application.

If you have not yet received your bachelor’s degree certificate by the application deadline, but have earned at least 135 credits in your bachelor’s program, you must apply by the set deadline with a transcript (certified copy issued by your university) of all coursework and exams completed to date, including your average grade to date.

Good to know: The legally binding basis for selection, admission and enrollment is the text of the entrance requirements as specified in Section 2 of the currently valid examination regulations and, where applicable, in the appendix.

You can find the current examination regulations of the master’s degree program here.

The course program has the following structure:

1. 1st semester
   – Fundamentals of Econometrics
   – International Trade
   – Development Economics
   – Macroeconomics
   – Public Economics
   
   2nd–3rd semester
   – Focus on one of the two specializations, International Economics or Public Policy
   – Choice of further modules such as: International Macroeconomics, Behavioral Economics, International Monetary Economics, Labor Economics, Finance, Economics of Education and Health, Accounting, Taxation, Marketing, Logistics, Information Management, Data Analysis/Econometrics/Statistics
   – Choice of two further seminars. The seminars can be chosen from different subject areas in International Economics or Public Policy
   
   4th semester
   – Master’s thesis
   – Presentation of the master’s thesis in the Research Colloquium

Stays abroad

Would you like to live abroad for a semester or a year? Do you want to learn another language and get to know a new culture? Or gain a different perspective on your particular subject? A stay abroad provides you with the perfect opportunity to achieve this and is possible with every degree program – either self-organized or by taking advantage of one of the popular exchange programs. This is made possible by various cooperation agreements and partnerships with foreign universities.

For more information on this topic, please visit our websites on studying abroad. Visit our student exchange platform for an overview of cooperating universities in your field.

This program of study does not require you to spend time abroad, but you nevertheless have the opportunity to do so.

If you begin the degree program in the winter semester, we recommend choosing the third academic semester for a stay abroad. If you begin during the summer semester, we recommend the fourth academic semester.

Internships

This program of study does not include a mandatory internship. However, voluntary internships are a great way to gain insight into a professional field.

An internship allows you to discover whether everyday life in a particular occupation suits your career expectations and interests. You can gain qualifications for a professional field and acquire important professional and personal skills to start a career. An internship helps you both shape your career path, and mold the remainder of your course sequence – in particular by selecting specializations that suit your practical experience.

You can find further information and relevant internships on the Career Service website.

The MIEPP program teaches you a number of skills which prepare you for the professional world. The focus is on the well-founded application of economic methods, the acquisition of a solid empirical approach, and the ability to think holistically and analytically. Other key qualifications include the confident use of information and statistical analysis software (data literacy) as well as strong communication and presentation skills in English. These are especially valuable if you are striving for a leadership position.

Graduates of the MIEPP program could be employed by:

• Private sector companies – especially companies directly or indirectly influenced by the global environment
• National and international organizations
• Public administration
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Economic research departments and universities

Not sure what to do after graduation? Don’t worry!

A university degree generally does not prepare you for a single profession but qualifies you for a wide range of career paths – for example, in research, in a typical profession related to your field of study, or in one of many other academic fields.

This is why career orientation is also part of your studies. Gaining practical experience is key, and you can do so through internships, working student positions, part-time jobs or voluntary work, for example.

JGU’s Career Service will support you throughout the entire process with information, advice, workshops and numerous events – from career orientation and working on your profile and skills to finding your dream job and successfully applying for it.