MA History of Global Markets at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

Which megatrends and dynamics have changed the economy in the past - and what conclusions can we draw from them for the future? What do rises, crises and declines teach us? Our master’s programme examines the history of global markets and draws crucial lessons for shaping the future.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught and English-taught | Intake: Summer and winter semester | Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The objective of the master's programme is the systematic, in-depth study of the subject of economic and social history. The curriculum consists of a "convergence area" (18 credits), a "compulsory area" of economic and social history (30 credits), an "elective area history of global markets" (12 credits) and, finally, a "profile area" (30 credits).

Career pathways

The career opportunities for graduates of economic and social history programmes are diverse. These include subject-related jobs in publishing houses, in archives and museums of companies as well as private or public institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: restricted. Application deadlines: April 1 to May 15 to commence studies in the. winter semester (October). October 1 to November 15 to commence studies in the. summer semester (April) You can start this degree programme in either the winter or summer semester. Previous Education A minimum of six semesters of study culminating in a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent course of study with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits in the subject of economics or a closely related subject. Applicants must have completed at least 150 of the 180 ECTS credits at the time of application. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications that do not meet this requirement. Previous Education German language skills, if German is not your native language. Proof of German language skills is not required for applicants whose native language is English or who have sufficient knowledge of English.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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