Individually tailored Master in Economics

Public Affairs and Economics deals with the major transformations of contemporary times and focuses on evidence-based economic decision-making (of individuals, companies, institutions, governments, etc.). Students can choose their field of specialization by selecting one of three Profile Areas Finance Studies, Political Studies, Sustainability Studies. This way, you can individually design your economics studies and set your own focal points in the study content.

 In small interactive courses, students learn to scientifically analyse central economic questions in a theoretically sound manner and on the basis of modern empirical methods. The focus on data-driven economics and policy evaluation methods provides graduates with the skills to improve economic decision-making in the private and public sectors. The programme has an international focus and enables students to work confidently in an international professional environment. 

Leuphana University ranks high in THE world university rankings for business and economics. In the 2024 rankings that include the disciplines of business and management, accounting and finance, and economics and econometrics, Leuphana is grouped in positions 251-300 worldwide.

 Course of studies

 Core Area Economics and the Electives modules provide the fundament for further specialization and offer insights into the research foci of Leuphana’s Institute of Economics (40 CP). In the Methods Area (20 CP), students learn to apply state-of-the-art empirical methods. Students choose a Profile Area (15 CP) that offers them interdisciplinary perspectives on topics covered in the economics core area. Possible profiles are Finance Studies, Political Studies, and Sustainability Studies. With these profiles, students can benefit from Leuphana’s interdisciplinary approach and the good connections between the schools. In the inter- and transdisciplinary Complementary Studies Area (15 CP), students can choose among a large variety of modules aimed at facilitating reflection on general questions related to knowledge, science, and societal responsibility.

Career Prospects

 The growing availability of data in all areas has made it easier to base decisions on evidence. There is a strong and growing demand for decision makers who work in a data-driven manner based on sound theoretical knowledge and scientific methods. The demand for graduates who can collect data, analyze it, and present the results is increasing. So is the demand for people who can contextualize and evaluate these results. The advanced methods training in the Master’s programme meets this need. It enables future decision-makers in politics and administration, business and science to base the formulation of policy measures and decisions on evidence supported by state-of-the-art methods from the social sciences. With its innovative profile areas, it also widens the view beyond its own disciplinary perspective. Graduates can choose to pursue a variety of career paths. Careers in academia, government, administration, and international organizations, as well as in business and industry, can be considered. 

Admission Requirements and Application

 You can find all information about the admission requirements, the application, and the selection procedure on our Apply page.

 Admission to the programme is restricted. There are two basic pre-requisites: good English language skills and a minimum of 60 CP in economics or related disciplines during undergraduate studies.

 Living in Lüneburg

 Studying at Leuphana is not only a time for learning, but also an exciting phase of life. Leuphana Graduate School is also about inspiring leisure activities and making new contacts, whether in the Hanseatic city of Lüneburg with its varied cultural offerings, its many bars and pubs, or on the Leuphana campus. Whether you are a sports fan, film and theatre lover, or party-goer - the leisure activities on campus and in the city leave nothing to be desired. And if you do miss something, the metropolis of Hamburg is close by. 

SUMMARY

• Attendance: On-campus
• Programme Duration: 4 semesters 
• Type: Master’s programme 
• Fees: approx. EUR 390 per semester 
• Certifications & Titles: Master of Science (M.Sc.) 
• Start Date: 1 October
• Application Deadline: EU degrees: 1 June / Non-EU degrees: 1 May
• Study Options: Full-time / part-time 

Website Link: https://www.leuphana.de/en/graduate-school/masters-programmes/public-affairs-and-economics.html?utm_source=inomics&utm_medium=cpc