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Master's degree 2
Economic Behaviour & Governance (EB&Go) • University of Kassel • Kassel 2
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Master's degree
Economic Behaviour & Governance (EB&Go)
University of Kassel • Kassel
Overview
Degree MSc Economic Behaviour and Governance
Teaching language
English
Languages Language of instruction is English.
Programme duration 3 semesters
Beginning Winter and summer semester
Application deadline Students without a German degree:
Winter semester: 31 July
Summer semester: 15 January
Students with a German degree:
Winter semester: 1 September
Summer semester: 1 March
Tuition fees per semester in None
EUR
Combined Master's degree / No
PhD programme
Joint degree / double degree No
programme
Description/content The Master's programme in Economic Behaviour and Governance (EB&Go) emphasises the main
research areas of the faculty at the Institute of Economics. The objective is to provide students with
profound knowledge in behavioural economics with a strong focus on applied research questions.
We introduce students to advanced theories in the field of behavioural economics and governance
and to advanced empirical methods. Furthermore, we train them to apply these theories and
methods to analyse important problems in contemporary economic policy.
The graduates have a broad range of job opportunities, including careers in government and public
administration, supranational organisations, multinational firms, research, and higher education.
Given the large number of courses held in English and the opportunity to write the Master's thesis
in English, the Master's programme can be taught completely in English. However, German-
speaking students can acquire up to two-thirds of the credits in German.
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Course Details
Course organisation The programme lasts for three semesters during which the students complete 11 modules and a
Master's thesis. The curriculum is semi-flexible, meaning that for each module, the students can
choose among different courses. The modules include either lectures or seminars. All seven
modules can be completed in the first two semesters of the Master's programme. The Master's
thesis will be written in the third semester.
The programme consists of the following modules:
Research Methods (Modules 1A+1B):
This module is designed to introduce students to advanced empirical research methods in
economics and train them to apply these methods to test theories as well as analyse economic
policy problems and governance issues.
Economic Behaviour (Modules 2A+2B):
The focus of this module is to obtain knowledge in advanced modelling techniques of agent’s
behaviour in different economic situations. Students are introduced to a number of different
theories in the field of behavioural economics. They learn to apply empirical research methods
(especially experimental methods) and to more deeply explore the factors that drive human
behaviour.
Governance (Modules 3A+3B):
The module concentrates on the field of economic policy and governance issues. Students learn to
apply the empirical research methods and theoretical concepts to address questions of economic
policy and governance. A special emphasis rests on the application of approaches from behavioural
economics and on public choice concepts.
Advanced Topics in Corporate Governance, Consumer Behaviour, and Management (Modules
4A+4B):
Advanced concepts and methods in the field of business administration are the main focus of this
module. Students obtain analytical skills in the field of corporate management, consumer
behaviour, and consumer research.
Seminar in Economic Behaviour (Module 5):
In this module, students have to apply the knowledge that they have obtained towards a specific
research question in the field of economic behaviour.
Seminar in Governance (Module 6):
In this module, students have to apply the knowledge that they have obtained to a specific problem
in the field of governance. The seminars will focus on contemporary challenges in the field of
economic policies and governance.
Additive Skills (Module 7):
This module is introduced to inspire students to look beyond the scope of economics, develop their
personality, and broaden their labour market opportunities.
Master's Thesis and Colloquium:
In their Master's theses, students have the opportunity to do their own research or to join one of the
research teams at the Institute of Economics and contribute to their ongoing research projects.
Types of assessment The following types of examinations are possible:
written exam
oral exam
written paper
oral presentation and written paper
A Diploma supplement will Yes
be issued
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International elements
Integrated study abroad unit(s)
Integrated study abroad Students have the opportunity to participate in optional study visits abroad.
unit(s)
Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses
Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses
Costs / Funding
Tuition fees per semester in None
EUR
Semester contribution Mandatory registration fees allow students to use public transport free of charge and to eat at the
university's refectories and cafeterias at reduced prices. The registration fee for the winter
semester 2019/2020 was approximately 290 EUR.
Costs of living In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Kassel, it is recommended that students
budget around 750 to 900 EUR per month for accommodation, food, health insurance, books, and
miscellaneous expenses.
Funding opportunities Yes
within the university
Description of the above- The University of Kassel offers a few scholarships for international students.
mentioned funding
opportunities within the
university
Requirements / Registration
Academic admission 1) Students must hold a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Studies or a similar field of study.
requirements
2) In their Bachelor's studies, students must have
acquired 210 credit points (ECTS or equivalent) in total;
gained profound basic knowledge in the fields of economics and its methods.
Specifically, they must have passed courses worth (at least)
60 ECTS credits in Economics, Business Ethics, or Economic Psychology;
18 ECTS credits in Mathematics, Statistics, or Econometrics.
3) Students must have a good knowledge of the English language (see below).
4) Students who do not fully satisfy the above requirements may be admitted but the admission
committee can impose additional requirements which must be fulfilled during the period of study
up to completion of the Master's thesis.
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Please note in particular: students who acquired only 180 ECTS credits (or equivalent) during their
Bachelor's studies can be admitted if they fulfil the language requirements and have profound
basic knowledge in economics and its methods. During their Master's studies, they are required to
pass additional courses to make up for 30 ECTS credits.
Language requirements Students must have good knowledge of the English language. Non-native speakers are required to
hold an international language certificate at level B2 (CEFR) or equivalent.
Knowledge of German is not required for participation in the programme. However, German-
speaking students can acquire up to two-thirds of the credits in German.
Application deadline Students without a German degree:
Winter semester: 31 July
Summer semester: 15 January
Students with a German degree:
Winter semester: 1 September
Summer semester: 1 March
Submit application to Students without a German degree:
Apply via uni-assist
Students with a German degree:
Apply via the portal and send the printed application and documents to:
University of Kassel
c/o Studierendensekretariat
34109 Kassel
Germany
Services
Possibility of finding part- Students can apply for various part-time jobs or work as student assistants on campus. Please have
time employment a look at [Link]. Some departments also provide positions as tutors or working
students.
Accommodation International students enrolled at the University of Kassel can choose between staying at a student
residence hall ("Wohnheim") or private accommodation. There are about 1,000 rooms available in
the student residencies around the campus. Please have a look at [Link]
[Link]/en/wohnen/. Rent for a room varies between 200 and 350 EUR per month depending on
the location and facilities. Students can choose single apartments with en-suite facilities or a
shared flat with fellow students. Private furnished or unfurnished accommodation in Kassel is also
available and can be found in the local paper, on flyers on campus, or on the Internet (e.g. social
media).
Career advisory service The University of Kassel has a career service that supports alumni and students in their transition
into the job market. The career service guides the students during their studies and beyond their
graduation with job orientation and assistance in searching for a job or internship through the wide
variety of services that are offered.
For more information, please visit: [Link]
service/[Link]
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Specific specialist or non-
Welcome event
specialist support for
Buddy programme
international students and
Cultural and linguistic preparation
doctoral candidates
Visa matters
Support programmes for Mentoring
international students
University of Kassel
Uni Kassel
© Uni Kassel
The University of Kassel, founded in 1971, is characterised by a multi-layered competence network focused on nature, technology, art, and
society. The university, with its ten faculties and its School of Art and Design, has committed itself to international cooperation and
interdisciplinary research. It hosts 3,000 international students from over 130 countries among its 25,500 students. Approximately 300
professors teach and research in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, and mathematics as well as the humanities, human sciences,
environmental engineering, informatics, and arts.
The faculties are located on the main campus (Holländischer Platz) and on other campuses (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
at Heinrich-Plett-Straße, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Wilhelmshöher Allee, Kassel School of Art and Design at
the Karlsaue Park, Institute of Sports and Sports Science at the Aueparkhalle, and the “Murhardsche” Library at Brüder-Grimm-Platz). The
Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences can be found in the nearby village of Witzenhausen.
Internationally orientated, short-term study courses as well as English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes make the university an
attractive place to study and do research. International partnerships at home and abroad strengthen its position in the area of national and
international higher education.
The university also provides a wide range of leisure-time activities such as sport facilities, cultural activities, international meetings, and
social events.
University location
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Kassel, with approx. 200,000 inhabitants, is located at the centre of Germany, close to the Fulda River. The city offers rich cultural and
economic diversity. Opera and theatres, concerts, open-air-events, famous art museums, and castles enrich the capital of the German
“Fairytale Route”. Every five years, the world-famous “documenta” contemporary art exhibition turns Kassel into a cosmopolitan city.
There are many parks and forests in Kassel and its surroundings where you can relax in the open air or be active. The “Bergpark
Wilhelmshöhe”, Europe’s largest mountainside park, is the most famous sight in Kassel. In 2013, the park and its water cascades became a
UNESCO World Culture Heritage Site. An excellent highway and railway infrastructure provides you with the means to explore other
German and European cities in a fast and easy way (e.g. three hours to Berlin, Hamburg, or Munich).
Witzenhausen — where the Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences is located — is a small, typical Hessian town, some 35 km from Kassel.
Approx. 1,000 students live and work here. Historic, half-timbered houses lend a unique charm to the small town, which is famous for its
cherry orchards in the surrounding areas. The annual spring cherry blossom celebration is a highlight for both young and old.
Contact
University of Kassel
FB07 Wirtschaftswissenschaften / Faculty of Economics and Management
Room 3213
Nhat Luong
Nora-Platiel-Straße 4
34127 Kassel
Tel. +49 5618043973
fb07-ebgo@[Link]
Course website: [Link]
Last update 01.02.2022 [Link]
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