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M. Sc. Empirical Economics and Policy Advice

The Master’s program “Empirical Economics and Policy Advice” is an innovative program that offers an excellent methodical education as well as a broad range of interdisciplinary compulsory modules.

All information regarding this unique study program is provided on this website.

  • Overview

    Name of the program: Master of Science Empirical Economics and Policy Advice
  • Degree: Master of Science
  • Range: Range: 120 credit points
  • Standard study period: 4 semesters
  • Start: Summer and winter semester
  • Study fee: none
  • Admission: limited admission, Uni-NC
  • Specific admission requirements: Yes [more...]
  • Faculty: Faculty of Law and Economics
  • Institut: Department of Economics

Study Content and Structure

The Master‘s program “Empirical Economics and Policy Advice” is a unique combination of interdisciplinary content. Economic theory, empirical methods and policy advice are the three theoretical building blocks of the study program. These subject areas are supplemented by a broad range of practical work, which optimally prepare our students for their professional life.

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Cooperation and Practice

The Master’s program “Empirical Economics and Policy Advice” is carried out jointly by Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) - Member of the Leibniz Association. 
 
Both partners closely collaborate in teaching and, thereby, students get an uniquely high proportion of practical training. Employees of the IWH are deeply involved in teaching and also supervise students in IWH-internal internships. Such a combination of theoretical education and practice-oriented research is unique in Germany. 

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What do our Alumni say?

Martin Thienel
"Halle (Saale) and especially the Master‘s program EEP provided me with an excellent stud environment. Today I give advice to major banks in Germany in the fields of Compliance and Process Management, among others. The skills and the knowledge obtained during my studies build the foundation of my present job."
Dr. Claus Michelsen
"The study program EEP formed the basis for my successful doctoarate. Particularly the methodical content of the Master are of crucial importance in the range of scientific policy advice."
Dr. Annette Illy
"Through the sound methodical education and the project work, the study course prepared me very well for my doctorate as well as for my current professional tasks at the State Statistical Office."
Lukas Schreier
"After my philosophical studies, I was keen on learning empirical methods in order to be able to test hypotheses empirically. Digitalization and Big Data are key issues of the future and an understanding of figures, databases and interrelations will become core requirements for a successful career in almost all industries."

Application and Admission

The Master‘s program “Empirical Economics and Policy Advice” has limited admission (internal NC). The course can be started both in winter and in summer semester. The application deadline for the spring semester is January 15 and for the fall semester July 15.

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