Starting in winter semester 2021/22
Master
Research in Economics and Finance
Brief description
Degree programe code: 066 953
Degree programme: Master's programme
Degree programme duration: 4 semesters
Workload: 120 ECTS credits
Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
Language of instructions: English
Admission requirements: Click here
Admission procedure: yes
Programme outcomes
Students of the Master's programme Research in Economics and Finance receive an in-depth and complementary scientific education in the fields of economics and finance. Accordingly, the programme comprises a thorough and in-depth education in the core subjects, as well as an introduction to ongoing research in the field of economics and finance.
Fields of activity
Graduates will be prepared for a PhD study programme in economics or finance and subsequently a career in academia or research institutes.
Structure
| Compulsory Modules ECTS required: 48 | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Individual Decisions and Markets | 12 |
| Growth, Business Cycles and Unemployment | 8 |
| Introductory Econometrics | 10 |
| Game Theory and Strategic Uncertainty | 8 |
| Econometrics II | 10 |
| Alternative Compulsory Module Economics ECTS required: 44 | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Advanced Macroeconomics | 8 |
| Electives in Research in Economics | 20 |
| Electives in Applied Economics | 12 |
| Seminar in Economics | 4 |
| Alternative Compulsory Module Finance ECTS required: 44 | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Advanced Finance Courses | 12 |
| Electives in Finance | 28 |
| Seminar in Finance | 4 |
| Master's Thesis ECTS required: 28 | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Master's thesis | 22 |
| Discussion course (Masterarbeitskonversatorium) | 4 |
| Master examination | 2 |
Curriculum/Study plan
For all legal regulations and a detailed description of the structure of this degree programme, please refer to the curriculum.
Personal requirements
Students interested in Economics and Finance from a scientific perspective in an English-speaking environment will definitely enjoy this degree programme. The level of instruction is comparable to that of top departments in Europe. A prerequisite to this master's programme is a keen interest in combining formal models with a thorough understanding of real-world economic phenomena.
Admission
Information about the admission is available on the website of the Admissions Office
Contact and help
Please address questions and concerns regarding the admission procedure to "Studienservice und Lehrwesen" via their contact form.
If you have any questions regarding the content of the degree programme, please contact:
ssc.wiwi@univie.ac.at
You find useful information on the website of the SSC.
If you have questions regarding the organisation of the degree programme, please contact:
ssc.wiwi@univie.ac.at
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