MSc Economics of Global Risk at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Prepares students to understand a risky world economy by combining economics with a strong quantitative focus and knowledge from neighbouring disciplines such as international politics, development studies and international law.

Faculty: Fachbereich 02 - Economics and Business Studies  |  Department: Economics  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Three blocks: a major (60 ECTS) of seven compulsory and three compulsory-elective modules, including Trade Policy and Global Supply Chains, Risk and Open Economy and Advanced Econometrics, two research projects and two seminars; a minor (30 ECTS) and the Master's thesis (30 ECTS). Maximum study duration is 8 semesters.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for key positions in international institutions, multinational corporations, associations, NGOs and government, and for academic careers and doctoral studies.

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