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    Economics (M.Sc.)

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    Nürnberg, DEMScIn-person2 years
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Economics (M.Sc.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Nürnberg, DE.

    About the program

    Two-year program covering core economics fields in the first semester, electives in specializations like labor economics, macroeconomics and finance, public economics, energy markets, and health economics in the second and third semesters, and a master's thesis in the fourth semester. Emphasizes modern methods of data analysis.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Education Business and Economics 201-250 | Times Higher Education Business and Economics Germany #9

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    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    $11,904.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Economics (M.Sc.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg online or in-person?
    Economics (M.Sc.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is offered in-person.
    How long does Economics (M.Sc.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg take to complete?
    Economics (M.Sc.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Economics (M.Sc.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?
    Per the program's published guidance: Bachelor degree with GPA no worse than 2.49 according to the German grading system
    What work-permit options follow Economics (M.Sc.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?
    Post-completion work rights for Economics (M.Sc.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)