Your journey in economics is not just about theories but practical engagement. You'll interact closely with professors for immediate assistance and participate in research projects to expand your skills. Completing two seminar papers and a master's thesis will further solidify your understanding and expertise. If you're looking for a program that combines academic rigour with practical application and allows personalisation to suit your career goals, the master’s in economics at Hohenheim is your destination.
Thinking and shaping the economy internationally
With an Economics Master’s degree, you will face complex and interdisciplinary challenges in your career. To enable you to analyze and solve these problems competently, we provide you with comprehensive knowledge in economics during your studies.
Gain practical experience
The Master’s program in Economics does not include a mandatory internship, but you do have the opportunity to complete a longer internship in Germany or abroad as part of a leave of absence.
Expand skills
With the extensive elective area, you also have the opportunity to acquire skills in subject areas that are new to you. In addition, you have the opportunity to complete the AIDAHO certificate (AI & Data Certificate Hohenheim) to enhance your skills in data science and artificial intelligence.
Besides this targeted specialization, the University’s F.I.T. continuing education program offers you numerous course options for developing soft skills.
Strengthen language and intercultural skills
In an increasingly globalized economy, foreign language skills are essential, and that applies in particular to English. You can study the International Business and Economics Master’s program entirely in English and thus develop your language skills in various subject areas. Furthermore, you can integrate a stay abroad into your studies or even choose to complete a double Master’s degree.
You would like to acquire language skills before going abroad or learn a new language? The Language Center at the University of Hohenheim offers various semester and intensive courses that you can take individually during your studies.
Research during your studies
The Economics Master’s degree program has a strong research focus. Our teaching is based on the latest research findings, and you come into contact with research literature right from the beginning of your studies. In the first semester, you will learn about and apply quantitative research methods. Furthermore, you are required to write a business or economics seminar paper and Master’s thesis in order to complete your degree.
