MSc The Economics of Global Challenges at University of Bremen

As a consecutive study program, the Master's degree in “The Economics of Global Challenges” (M.Sc.) builds on a completed Bachelor's degree in economics or business studies. The program aligns with modern economic research. Moreover, it enables students to analyze the most challenging economic problems of contemporary societies by taking perspectives from different disciplines.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Bremen, Bremen, Germany

What you will study

The Master's program “The Economics of Global Challenges” does not focus on teaching detailed knowledge, but rather on the ability to develop complex solutions to problems that build on a broader economic foundation. The program aims to enable students to view and understand complex economic issues from different scientific perspectives and to derive economic policy implications.

Career pathways

The Master's program “The Economics of Global Challenges” is based on research-based teaching and also teaches generalist professional skills, such as in-depth analytical skills, the application of modern modeling tools or the interpretation of scientific (e.g. econometric) findings in the light of practical challenges. These skills can be of social and individual benefit in a wide variety of positions and fields of activity: Examples include consulting firms, government agencies and authorities, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, large companies, think tanks and non-profit organizations.

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