Program Overview

Program Overview

The Extension Curriculum in Economics: Methods is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of economic methods and their applications. This program builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in previous studies, such as "Economic Policy: an Introduction," "Economics: an Introduction," or "Economic Policy: Economic Processes in Social and Political Contexts."

Program Details

• Program Code: 545
• Credits: 15 ECTS
• Language: German and English
• Prerequisites:
  • EC economic policy: an introduction
  • EC economic policy: Economic processes in a social and political context
  • EC Economics: an introduction
• Target Audience: Students who are not enrolled in the Bachelor's programs in Business Administration, International Business Administration, Statistics, or Economics and have completed either the EC Fundamentals of Economics or the EC Economy-Society-State or EC Quantitative Fundamentals of Economics.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes the following modules:

• PM1 Microeconomics (6 ECTS)
• PM2 Macroeconomics (6 ECTS)
• PM3 Incentives and Strategic Behavior (3 ECTS)

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this extension curriculum, students will have a deep understanding of economic methods and their applications. They will be able to identify and analyze economic problems and develop appropriate solutions.

Master Access Guide

The Master Access Guide provides information on which Bachelor's studies, in combination with which extension curriculum, can lead to admission into specific Master's programs. This guide helps students understand their options for further study.

Study Offers

The university offers a range of study programs, including:

• Bachelor and diploma studies
• Master's studies
• Doctoral studies
• teacher training studies
• Extension curricula and alternative extensions
• Foreign language studies
• Postgraduate training

Conclusion

The Extension Curriculum in Economics: Methods provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic methods, enabling them to analyze and solve economic problems independently. This program is an essential step for those seeking to deepen their knowledge in economics and pursue further studies or careers in related fields.