Master in Economics and Finance (MSc)

At University of Tübingen, tuition comes to 3,000 USD per year, while applications are due 15 May.

The MSc in Economics and Finance at the University of Tübingen runs over 4 semesters, starting in the winter semester. It brings together economics, finance, and econometrics to train students to analyse financial and economic data using econometric and statistical software packages including Matlab, GAUSS, SAS, and Stata. The programme covers the pricing of risky assets, the role of financial instruments such as options and futures, and the methods of modern econometric analysis, with a view to preparing graduates for roles in private and public financial institutions or academia. Students are required to pass at least one core course each in economics, finance, and econometrics. Field courses in their chosen specialisation follow, with elective courses allowing further depth or a broader scope including interdisciplinary elements. Many courses include a practical component in which students use econometric and statistical software to perform empirical analyses and implement numerical methods. Admission involves a competitive selection procedure including individual interviews with faculty; shortlisted international candidates are interviewed by video conference. The Master's thesis carries substantial weight in the programme and is intended to involve genuine quantitative research results. The programme is offered at the University of Tübingen in Tübingen, Germany.