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Elective Courses (12 ECTS each from two different elective fields)

Our elective courses present different structures, which allow you to develop deeper methodological knowledge in your interested area of study. This is without restricting you to a specific area.

Our course program is orientated on 3 principal concepts:

  • Economic Theory

  • Empirical Economics

  • Economic Policy Analysis

In each area of study, you can visit courses, which focus on the conveyance of methods to analyze concrete economic problems and to present possible solutions.

For Example:

  • Methods in Empirical Economics

  • Applied Empirical Economics

Our program distinguishes between 6 and 12 ECTS courses.

The 12 ECTS course go towards your individual specialization and are completed within 1 semester. Through a combination of lectures and seminars, you will get a deeper knowledge of your selected theme. 

To complete the Master’s, you must complete 2 12 ECTS courses.

You can deepen your knowledge in a particular area or visit a certain theme with the 6 ECTS courses. 

Usually, you will take 2 12 ECTS courses and 3 6 ECTS courses. However, you could also take 3 12 ECTS courses and one 6 ECS courses. You are free to decide so long as you complete the minimum of 2 12 ECTS courses.

Furthermore, courses within the Public Finance Master's can be part of a semester abroad or taken at the Berlin School of Economics (BSE).

  • Current Research Questions on Empirical Public Economics and Economic Policy (6 ECTS)

  • Current Research Questions on International Fiscal Policy (6 ECTS)*

  • Current Research Questions on Social Policy (6 ECTS)*

  • Current Research Questions on Public Economic Theory (6 ECTS)

  • Poverty and Distribution (6 ECTS)**

  • Selected Topics in Social Policy (6 ECTS)*

  • Selected Topics in Taxation Theory and Policy (6 ECTS)*

  • Income Tax Law (6 ECTS)

  • Empirical Public Economics and Economic Policy (6 ECTS)**

  • Reforming the Welfare State (6 ECTS)**

  • Microeconometrics (6 ECTS)*

  • Tax Effects (6 ECTS)

  • Knowledge Transfer (6 ECTS)**

  • Current Research Topics on Labor Market Economics (6 ECTS)*

  • Current Research on Educational Economics (6 ECTS)*

  • Advanced Labour Economics (6 ECTS)**

  • Working with Panel Data (6 ECTS)*

  • Selected Topics in Labor Market Research (6 ECTS)*

  • Economics of Education (6 ECTS)*

  • The Legal Parameters of Labor Policy (6 ECTS) 

  • Labor Market Policy  (6 ECTS)*

  • Knowledge Transfer (6 ECTS)**

  • Current Research Questions on Microeconomics (6 ECTS)

  • Current Research Questions on Political Economy (6 ECTS)*

  • Selected Topics in Social Policy (6 ECTS)*

  • Design of Economic Systems (6 ECTS)**

  • Information Economic (6 ECTS)

  • Economics of Innovation and Innovation Policies (6 ECTS)**

  • Öffentliche Regulation of State-Owned Enterprises (6 LP)**

  • Public Choice (6 LP)

  • Knowledge Transfer (6 ECTS)**

  • Current Research Questions on international Macroeconomics (6 ECTS)*

  • Current Research Questions on Macroeconomics (6 ECTS)*

  • International Institutions (6 ECTS)*

  • Selected Topics in Macroeconomics (6 ECTS)*

  • Money and Fiscal Policy (6 ECTS)

  • International Economic History (12 ECTS)***

  • International Economics (12 ECTS)***

  • International Macroeconomics (6 ECTS)**

  • Capital Market Theory (6 ECTS)*

  • Capital Markets and Regulation (6 ECTS)*

  • Complex Methods of Modern Econometrics (6 ECTS)*

  • Methods of Modern Macroeconomics (6 ECTS)*

  • Econometric Analysis (6 ECTS)

  • US Economic Policy (12 ECTS)***

  • Economic History of the 20th Century (6 ECTS)**

  • Economic Growth (6 ECTS)

  • Knowledge Transfer (6 ECTS)**

* Modules not offered every semester according to current study regulations.

** Modules only offered once every two years according to current study regulations.

*** Modules offered every third semester according to study regulations.

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