Economic Policy Consulting
... looks into questions such as ...
- What should an economically viable adaptation to climate change look like?
- What kind of incentives for maximising electromobility should be implemented?
- What are the macroeconomic consequences of decarbonisation?
- Which measures should a municipality take to combat long-term unemployment?
- How could development aid be rendered more efficient?
- How can political decision-makers be advised in economic situations?
Degree programmes
Economic Policy Consulting, Master 1 subject
Profile
| Degree: | Master of Science |
| Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
| Duration: | 4 semesters |
| Classroom language: | German, English |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it combines theoretical understanding of economic and financial policy with real-life scenarios. Another element of the course is acquiring and optimising transdisciplinary competencies.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- Quantitative Methods
- Regional, International and Development Economics
- Environmental, Resource and Energy Economics
- Microeconomic Theory and Application
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
has:
- qualifications in economics, basic mathematical and statistical know-how, German and English language skills, good communication skills
enjoy:
- economic policy issues
struggle through:
- data analyses, different negotiation and presentation situations
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- Management and Economics
- Economics
- East Asian Economics and Politics
- Geography
- Political Science
- Social Sciences
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in consulting enterprises
- in governmental institutions
- in private research organisations
- in associations and economic departments of enterprises
- in financial institutions
And else?
An internship ...
is mandatory. It is done in the 3rd semester.
Duration: one semester
Studying abroad ...
can be done voluntarily.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Dipl.-Ök. Michèle Lorraine Teufel
Building, Room: GD 03/229
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-22687
Email: wiwi-studium@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Wirtschaftswissenschaft
Building, Room: GD 03/165
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-27854
Email: fsi@rub.de
Website Fachschaft
Internet