Economics, Institutions, and Behaviour (MSc)
A specialized Master's programme focusing on the intersection of institutional frameworks and behavioural economics.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in economics seeking to specialize in institutional and behavioural analysis.
Overview
The MSc in Economics, Institutions, and Behaviour at Marburg University provides advanced training in economic analysis with a unique emphasis on how formal and informal institutions shape economic outcomes. Students explore the role of social norms, regulations, and political structures alongside behavioural perspectives. The curriculum balances foundational theory with empirical methods, allowing students to specialize in Political Economy, Sustainability, or Money, Accounting, and Finance. The programme concludes with an independent research thesis, preparing graduates for professional or academic careers in a globalized economic landscape.
What you'll do
- Complete foundational coursework in Institutional and Behavioural Economics.
- Develop advanced skills in theoretical and empirical economic methodologies.
- Select and pursue specialized modules in Political Economy, Sustainability, or Money, Accounting, and Finance.
- Engage in intensive academic interaction within a small, international cohort.
- Conduct an independent research project culminating in a Master's thesis.
- Utilize elective credits to broaden academic scope or pursue career-oriented internships.
Requirements
Degree required: BSc or BA in Economics, or a degree with a significant Economics major (minimum 144 ECTS total, or 72 ECTS in economics/research methods).
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in Economics
- Proficiency in research methods, particularly mathematics and statistics
- English language proficiency at B2 level
- Applicants must hold a relevant undergraduate degree
- Must meet the minimum ECTS credit requirements in economics and quantitative methods
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Applications must be submitted through the uni-assist portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and language certificates are prepared according to the university's guidelines for the respective intake period.
- Academic transcripts
- English language certificate
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