Admission to the MEcon programme

The Master of Arts in Economics (MEcon) is a consecutive programme. The language of instruction is English.

General requirements
You are eligible for admission to the MEcon Master's programme if you hold a university Bachelor’s degree in economics or in a similar subject, or if you hold a university Master’s degree in another subject.

Special admission criteria
If English is not your native language, you must provide evidence of sufficient English proficiency before the corresponding deadline in order to be considered for admission to this Master's programme. You can begin the Master's programme in either the Autumn or Spring Semester.

Admission of foreign students
There are certain restrictions on the admission of foreign students. Please note the admission criteria for foreign applicants.

Supplementary work
Supplementary work from the Bachelor’s level can be required. Crediting of previously completed, equivalent work is possible:

Supplementary work
Microeconomics II 4 Credits
Macroeconomics II 4 Credits
Microeconomics III 6 Credits
Macroeconomics III 6 Credits
Statistics 6 Credits
Empirical Economic Research 6 Credits
Financial and Management Accounting 6 Credits
Total 38 Credits

Enrolment
First-time enrolment is carried out online.
If you have already been enrolled at the HSG, please use the form for rematriculation.

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Dependent on your previous studies you may have to do supplementary work from our Bachelor's Level.

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