Economics M.Sc.
Key Info
Basic Information
- Degree:
- Master of Science
- Start of Studies:
- Winter Semester
- Standard Period of Studies:
- 4 semesters
- ECTS Credits:
- 120Mehr Informationen
What does that mean?
ECTS are credit points that measure the workload of one's studies.
- Language:
- German and English
Admission Requirements
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First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations
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What does that mean?
A first recognized university degree, through which the necessary education background for the Master course of study can be proven. The necessary knowledge needed in order for studies to be successful is determined in the respective exam regulations (PO).
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Proficiency in German and English
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What does that mean?
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Admission to First Semester
- restricted
NC for WS 2023
Admission to Higher Semesters
- restricted
NC for the 2nd-4th Core Semester
Dates and Deadlines
A detailed description of this course of study is available on the Faculty's website.
Prerequisites
Technical Prerequisite
A prerequisite for starting studies in a first university degree, with which the necessary background education can be proven, as determined in the exam regulations. The exam board determines whether it fulfills the entrance requirements.
Application Process
A defined number of spots are available due to restricted admission. They are allocated through a process, in which the final Bachelor grade counts for 51 percent and the result of the study aptitude test counts for 49 percent. The study aptitude test is the TM-WISO or Test for Master's Courses of Study in Economics and Social Sciences. Please pay attention to the registration deadlines and test dates! Additional details available on the faculty's website
Module Handbook and Examination Regulations
The module handbook provides a description of all modules of a degree program and offers a comprehensive insight into the program contents.
The examination regulations are comprised of legally binding provisions on learning objectives, prerequisites for study, the course structure and processes, and examination procedures.
Regulations that generally apply to all Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, including information on language proficiency requirements, can be found in RWTH's General Examination Regulations. These general regulations are further specified and complemented by the subject-specific examination regulations.
If two examination regulations are valid for a degree program during a transition phase, the most current version shall apply to students enrolling in the program for the first time.
Please note that only the German examination regulations are legally binding.
Module Handbook
Subject-Specific Examination Regulations
RWTH's General Examination Regulations
Faculty
The Master course of study in Economics is offered by the School of Business and Economics.