History of Global Markets (MA)
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring the historical development of global economies, business, and consumption.
Best for:Best for students with a background in history, economics, or social sciences seeking an interdisciplinary approach to global economic history.
Overview
The History of Global Markets Master's programme at the University of Göttingen offers an in-depth exploration of how global markets, capital, and knowledge have evolved over time. Students utilize historical methods alongside analytical frameworks from economics, business, and social sciences to understand the dynamics of the modern global economy. The curriculum is highly flexible, allowing students to build a specialized profile in areas such as business history, economic history, or social and political sciences. Graduates are prepared for diverse professional paths in research, consulting, journalism, and cultural management. The programme is available as a full-time course and offers an optional interdisciplinary track through the Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL network.
What you'll do
- Complete compulsory modules in Economic, Business, and Social History.
- Conduct independent research within the history of global markets framework.
- Select and complete modules from convergence areas in history or economics.
- Develop a specialized profile in areas such as Economy & Institutions or Society & Culture.
- Author a Master's thesis demonstrating mastery of historical and empirical research methods.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least 180 ECTS credits in a relevant field.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English (C1) or German (C2); proof of proficiency required.
Instruction: English and German
- Academic background in Economic and Social History, Contemporary History, Economics, Business Administration, Sociology, or Political Science.
- Completion of at least 150 ECTS credits at the time of application.
- Proven coursework in history or economics-related subjects totaling 60 ECTS credits.
- Advanced proficiency in either English (C1) or German (C2).
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 180 ECTS.
- Must have completed at least 150 ECTS credits at the time of application.
- Must meet specific subject-related credit requirements (60 ECTS in relevant fields).
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-05-15 (UTC+2)
Applications must be submitted via the university's official upload portal. Ensure all required documents are uploaded before the specified deadlines for the winter or summer semester intake.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Language proficiency certificate
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