Master’s Programme Experimental and Empirical Economics
Curriculum (2022W)
Master of Science
Duration/ECTS-AP
4 semesters/120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-Time
Language
English
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Economics and Statistics
Qualification Level
Master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0311 Economics
Study Code
UC 066 975
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Master’s Programme Experimental and Empirical Economics gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Master's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the Master’s Programme Experimental and Empirical Economics, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2022W curriculum currently applies to the Master’s Programme Experimental and Empirical Economics.
Information on the Curriculum (2022W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies, available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's resp. diploma degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Bachelor's Programme Management and Economics
- Bachelor's Programme Economy, Health and Sports Tourism
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
General university admission requirements for admission to a master’s program must be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree, another relevant degree at least at the same level of higher education from a recognized domestic or foreign postsecondary educational institution, or a degree program defined in the curriculum of the master’s program. To understand the course content of the master’s program “Experimental and Empirical Economics”, knowledge of the fundamental methods of econometrics and analytical and methodological skills for solving quantitative problems are required. This knowledge is considered demonstrated if courses worth 5 ECTS credits in econometrics have been successfully completed. If equivalence has been established in principle, but certain qualifications are missing for full equivalence, supplemental examinations may be required. These examinations must be completed by the end of the second semester of the master’s program. The Rector’s Office may determine which of these supplementary exams are prerequisites for taking the exams specified in the master’s program curriculum.
As part of the verification of general university entrance qualifications, completion of the following core areas within the completed bachelor’s program is also assessed:
- 5.0 ECTS credits from the core area of Microeconomics
- 5.0 ECTS credits from the core area of Macroeconomics
- 5.0 ECTS credits from the core area of Public Sector Economics
- 5.0 ECTS credits from the core area of Economic Theory
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Mathematics
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Statistics
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Microeconomics
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Game Theory
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Macroeconomics
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Econometrics
15.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective module
30.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective modules
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
27.5 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis Defence
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
Minor
As part of the Master’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, the following Extension Programmes corresponding to 32 ECTS-Credits up to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information:
Instead of the elective module acc. to §8 par. 2 no. 6 (Interdisciplinary Skills) and the Individual Choice of Specialisation acc. to §8 par. 2 no. 7, a Minor for master’s programmes or the respective parts of it may be passed, providing the availability of places.
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT | 41.8 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD | 30.3 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY | 16.9 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT | 11.0 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT |
March 2025
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Universitätsstraße 15
Associate Dean of Studies
assoz.-Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Andrea Leiter-Scheiring
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Nikolaus Umlauf
Information about the Programme (in German only)
- ONLINE-Registration for modules
- Registration dates and information on the computer registration
- Onboarding and Mentoring (OLAT, only accessible for people with a valid c-identification of the University of Innsbruck)