Planned changes
Starting in the 2023/24 winter semester, Public and International Economics will be offered as an English-language degree program.
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Admission requirements
All applicants having a degree in Economics and being able to prove the following special knowledge are admissible for the Master's degree programme:
Suitable candidates,
a) have concluded a Bachelor's degree in Economic sciences with a major in Economics at TU Dresden b) or a university degree recognised as being equivalent for which at least 90% of achievements have been acquired at a state-recognised university and
c) can prove the acquisition of at least 33 credits (ECTS) of not intersecting content from the area of Economics and of at least 30 credits (ECTS) from the following course catalogue:
• other areas of economic sciences (especially business administration, economic geography, economic history and business informatics) of at least 15 credit points (ECTS) of not intersecting content,
• mathematics, statistics, and quantitative/qualitative procedures of at least 15 credits (ECTS) of not intersecting content.
Aptitude assessment procedure
- Information and documents to be submitted
- Notes and Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test (Eignungsfeststellungsordnung) on the webpage of the faculty
Notes on the application process
If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.
General information about the degree program
The Master’s degree program in Public and International Economics (PIE) covers issues of economic policy in a global society. It confers a sound understanding of economic situations and recommendations for action with a particular view to the connections between national and international levels. This knowledge will enable you to analyze the pressing economic challenges of our day – such as climate change, financial crises, disturbances in commodity markets and income disparity – and to develop potential solutions.
Study contents
The Master’s degree program in Public and International Economics comprises a total of 120 credit points distributed across 4 semesters.
The first semester provides fundamental methodological and contextual knowledge comprising 30 credit points.
In the second and third semesters, you can choose from a broad selection of current issues in economic policy within an international context, from the social welfare state to fiscal matters and international financial markets to immigration and development economics. From this core content, you must choose at least 35 credit points. Then, at least another 10 credit points will come from interactive teaching formats such as seminars and projects. Topics from neighboring disciplines are available to round off the courses available to you.
The degree program concludes with the Master’s thesis (20 credit points) in the fourth semester. You will receive support in planning and conducting your research in the parallel research seminar (10 credit points).
More specific information about the course of your studies, the modules available and the module content can be found on the degree program website.
Stay abroad
Would you like to spend a semester abroad? Whether you choose a semester of study, an internship or a language course, a stay abroad is always beneficial. You will improve your knowledge of your subject as well as a foreign language, make new contacts and friends, become familiar with another culture and so much more.
TU Dresden and the Faculty of Business and Economics are here to help you with your plans. You can find more detailed information about stays abroad in the international section of the Faculty’s website and on the International Office website.
Double degrees
As a Master’s student of Public and International Economics, you have the option to pursue a double degree in cooperation with the following universities.
More information is available on the Faculty of Business and Economics website.
Occupational fields
The Master’s degree in Public and International Economics qualifies you for a number of high-responsibility jobs and leadership positions. Your skills are in high demand wherever sound knowledge and qualified analysis of economics policy relationships in a global world are needed. This comprises many areas, from national and international institutions – such as public administration, associations, chambers, NGOs and unions – to banks, insurance companies and large enterprises to media.
And of course a good final grade in your Master’s degree program paves the way for a doctorate!
Study documents
The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation
The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.
- Examination Regulation
- Study Regulation
… you will find on the respective site of the responsible unit.
Contacts
Admissions Office
ServiceCenterStudies
Post address:
Technische Universität Dresden
Immatrikulationsamt
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-42000
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Faculty of Business and Economics
Academic Advisor
Ms. Olga Tcaci M.Sc.
Post address:
TU Dresden
Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Professur für Wirtschaftspolitik und Wirtschaftsforschung
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-39128
Office Hours:
Please arrange an appointment or visit us during our office hours.
International Office
International Office
Office address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Str. (BSS) 22, 6. Etage, Raum 671
Post address:
TU Dresden
International Office
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-39607
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