Master's Programme Applied Economics
As of winter semester 2022/2023 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding master’s programme please consult this page »
Faculty | Faculty of Economics and Statistics |
Duration / ECTS-Credits | 4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits |
Academic Degree |
Master of Science (MSc) |
Qualification Level |
Master (Second Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7 |
ISCED-F | 0311 Economics |
Mode of Study |
Full-Time |
Study Code |
UC 066 975 |
Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2008W)* |
Language of Instruction | English |
Admission Requirements |
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates |
Application |
* Information on the Curriculum (2008W)
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.
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 4 2020, Issue 17, No. 261 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 2019, Issue 67, No. 596 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2016)
- University of Innsbruck November 30th 2016, Issue 11, No. 83 (equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 9th 2016, Issue 28, No. 398 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 4th 2007, Issue 52, No. 226
- English version of the Curriculum
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's resp. diploma degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Bachelor's Programme Management and Economics
- Bachelor's Programme Sports Management (2007w)
- Bachelor's Programme Sports Management (2015w)
- Bachelor's Programme Economy, Health and Sports Tourism
- Diploma Programme International Economic and Business Studies
Criteria for the determination of equivalence:
Admission to the master's degree programme may also be possible if a student has completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant related field. As part of the determination of equivalence, the following core areas of the completed bachelor's degree programme will be assessed:
- 7.5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Theory of Economic Decisions
- 7.5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Macroeconomics
- 7.5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Economics and the Public Sector
- 7.5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Economic Theory
- 7.5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Econometrics
In the event that equivalence has been established in principle but with certain qualifications missing for full equivalence, supplemental examinations may be required. These examinations must be completed during the master degree programme.
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 modules § 7 Para 2
30.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective modules § 7 Para 2
27.5 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis Defense
Qualification Profile and Skills
The master's programme broadens and deepens knowledge in the area of economics, thus contributing to the further development of the field. The study program qualifies students for responsible positions of leadership through acquisition of skills for self-reliance, professional judgement and decision making.
The master's programme has a research focus. In addition to imparting technical knowledge, the programme aims to support the research activities of the faculty through expansion and specialization. The master's thesis that concludes the programme allows the acquired theories and methods to be applied to current issues in the field.
Graduates of the master's programme
- possess sufficient knowledge of economics to adapt to new tasks quickly and independently
- can apply their professional knowledge and skills to solve problems
- succeed in applying, critically analyzing and further developing their knowledge and abilities in research
- have acquired technical and social competences that prepare them for leadership tasks.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates possess specialized knowledge in the area of economic analysis. They are capable of formulating questions scientifically, locating the relevant data, and applying current methods to analyze data. They are able to interpret the results and to communicate the conclusions competently to decision makers, both specialists and non-specialists.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Examples of occupational opportunities:
- Leadership positions in committees of the EU, OECD, UN and similar organizations;
- Consultant at the European Central Bank or the Österreichische Nationalbank (Austrian National Bank);
- Freelance consultant (e.g. budget policy, environmental policy);
- Expert consultant in local and national administration (e.g. regional planning, Ministry of Finance);
- Economic researcher at the Institute for Advanced Studies, Austrian Institute of Economic Research and similar institutions;
- Scientific positions at universities and other educational institutions.
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
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.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
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: Outstanding performance |
40 | ![]() |
= 100% |
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
31 | ||
3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
18 | ||
4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
11 | ||
5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
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).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Examination Dates (in German only)
Forms
- Application for the Master's Thesis
- Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty (in German only)
- Submission of the Master's Thesis
- To block a thesis
Recognitions (in German only)
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Universitätsstraße 15
Associate Dean of Studies
ao.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Veronika Eberharter
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Janette Walde
Office for South Tyrolean Students
www.uibk.ac.at/italienisches-recht/suedtirol-beratung/