Studium Economics an der Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien

Economics

Abschluss: Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Umfang: 4 Semesters, 120 ECTS Punkte
Studienart: Präsenzstudium, Vollzeit
Bildungsfeld: Wirtschaft & Management
Unterrichtssprache: Englisch
Website: www.wu.ac.at

One Program, Two Tracks

The master’s program is a two-year full-time program for students holding a bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field. You can apply either for the Applied Track or the Science Track.

The Applied Track prepares students for careers in economic policy, society, and business. The Science Track is tailored to the needs of students pursuing a career in scientific research.

Opportunities and Choice

Our students care most about the big economic questions such as poverty, inequality, sustainable growth, globalisation, or economic freedom. The program caters to these interests by offering 11 areas of specialisation. Students can choose from such a broad range of subjects because WU is one of the biggest universities for economic education in Europe.

A Global Network of Renowned Partner Universities

WU has a strong network of international partner universities whose course offerings are flexibly integrated into our curriculum. The WU Economics Master’s Program allows you to study (almost) any area you are interested in at some of the internationally most renowned academic institutions.

A Quality Degree with a Sterling Reputation in the Job Market

For many decades WU alumni have been taking top positions in business, government, and society. Hence employers in Europe and beyond appreciate the value of a WU degree. Our graduates pursue an impressively broad range of careers as they have acquired the skills necessary to master many challenging tasks.

A Science Track for Aspiring Young Researchers

The Science Track at WU equips students with the necessary theoretical and methodological knowledge to pursue a career in scientific research. Some of our best researchers closely interact with a small group of students to develop their skills. As a graduate you may take a research position, apply for a challenging international PhD program or use the fast-track option into the selective new Economics Ph.D. Program at WU.

Experiencing Economics Beyond Academics in Vienna

Vienna is the capital of Austria and one of the biggest cities in the European Union. You find plenty of opportunities to get involved into economics as there are many international organizations, headquarters of international companies, Austrian governmental institutions, research institutes, think tanks, NGOs etc. Even the current head of state is an economist who has published in Econometrica.

1.TOP RANKED

Leading in Research

The WU Department of Economics has consistently belonged to the top group of economic research institutions covered by the Handelsblattranking, the most authoritative research ranking for Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. In the most recent survey the WU Department of Economics was ranked number one in Austria (together with the University of Vienna).

Structure & Content

The Economics Master’s Program at WU offers an Applied Track and a Science Track. The majority of students choose the Applied Track as they prepare for careers in government, business or society. The Science Track is designed for students pursuing a career in scientific research. A major feature of the program is the application of rigorous quantitative analysis emphasizing data to a broad range of policy and business issues.

Applied Track

The Applied Track focuses on problem-solving skills based upon a thorough understanding of economic theories and methods. It covers a broad range of economic policy and business issues. In the second year students have ample choice to individualize their studies.

Curriculum Applied Track

Science Track

The Science Track puts a strong emphasis on mathematical and statistical foundations and on analytically rigorous advanced courses in economic theory and methods. For highly qualified students the Science Track offers a fast-track option into the Economics Ph.D. program at WU.

Curriculum Science Track

In the first half of the first semester there is an introductory phase jointly taught for both tracks which students have to pass to continue their studies. Thereafter separate mandatory courses are offered for the two tracks.

Areas of Specialisation

The areas of specialisation offered in the Economics Master’s Program cover a broad range of economic topics and analytical approaches. The courses are closely related to the research conducted at the WU Department of Economics.

Students of the Applied Track choose four areas of specialisation, students of the Research Track choose three. Any of the eleven subjects below can be freely selected. If students decide to go for a semester abroad, they can design their own area of specialisation from the big number of field courses offered at international partner universities.

For each area of specialisation there exists a corresponding Research & Policy Seminar. Students work in small groups to develop their own research projects, closely interacting with instructors.

Microeconomics, Competition and Regulation

Industrial Economics
Regulatory Economics
Behavioral and Experimental Economics

International Economics, Money and Finance

International Economics
Money, Credit and Finance
Economic Development
Spatial Economics

Labor Markets, Inequality, Economic and Social Policy

Labour and Organisational Economics
Economics of Distribution
Public Sector Economics
Economic and Social Policy

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International Curriculum

Are you interested in studying

social policy and labour markets in Stockholm,
monetary policy in Frankfurt,
EU economic policies in Brussels,
international economics in Rotterdam,
competition in Mannheim,
fiscal policy in Berlin,
energy economics in Bergen,
economic transition in Prague,
behavioral economics in Zurich,
economic theory in Louvain,
economic growth at some of the major Asian universities,…?

WU has a large global network of about 240 international partner universities (120 on a graduate level). With currently 15 of those universities we closely coordinate our study program such that you can go on an exchange semester and take the courses you are most interested in for credit. These universities represent some of the best places to study economics. We are continuously working to expand that network.

The curriculum of the Economics Master’s Program at WU is flexible such that you can make great use of the huge potential created by the internationalization of economic education. For example, by taking courses abroad you can design your own area of specialization and study with some of the most renowned professors in the respective field. Thereby the curriculum of the WU Program gets greatly leveraged internationally.

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