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Martin Luther University Halle

Halle

Economics | Data Science & Policy

Subjects: Economics;Business;Data Science

M.Sc. | Master of Science

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
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279 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
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⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
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Course description

The master's programme in Economics: Data Science and Policy is a prestigious, 2-year degree that offers cutting-edge education in economics, with a strong emphasis on data science and policy analysis. You'll learn how economists extract insights from data, tackle economic policy issues, and present their findings clearly. The programme has three core components. First, you'll dive into advanced concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Second, you'll explore economic data science through modules that cover essential statistical methods and software. Third, you'll apply your economic knowledge to evidence-based policy analysis. The curriculum spans various subjects, allowing you to delve into areas like applied labor and health economics, monetary economics, and development economics. This comprehensive approach ensures you gain a well-rounded understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of economics.

Program Information

Study Location Halle
Start Semester Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester 279 EUR
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Language Requirements

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IELTS No information
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT No information

provide proof of their proficiency in English at B2 level. Exclusively, the following proofs are accepted: Cambridge: minimum FCE with grade C; Placement test B2 at Halle University: passed, if offered*; Native speaker of English: A native speaker is defined as someone who has obtained the university entrance qualification or bachelor's degree or an equivalent educational qualification in one of the following countries and has completed at least the last 2 years of the school or university education there: Australia, Ireland, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA; IELTS: minimum total band score of 6.0; TOEFL ibT: minimum score of 72; UNIcert II

Qualification Requirements

Applicants for the MSc Economics: Data Science and Policy must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a business- or economics-related programme (at least 60 ECTS in economics-related modules) with a minimum grade of 2.5 or better according to the German academic grading scale, and

Document Requirements

The following documents must be submitted with the application for admission: A hard copy of your bachelor's degree or equivalent (i.e., graduation certificate and transcripts). Important note: Applicants via uni-assist upload their certificates and transcripts (both in original language and official translations, unless the originals are in English or in German) with their online application. For those applicants it is not necessary to hand in any additional hard documents. Halle University does accept provisional graduation certificates, if your degree is scheduled after the application deadline. Please submit your transcripts indicating minimum 2/3 of your total credits to be passed / your senior student stage, accordingly. The final graduation certificate shall be submitted with enrolment, respectively by no later than 31 January in the year following admission. Subject relevant respectively basic knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics /statistics, economic policy to be proven by modules completed in the Transcript of Records or as demonstrated by suitable evidence and/or degree thesis on an economic topic Recognised proof of the proficiency in English language as outlined in the selection regulations (see also admission requirements) Proof of any relevant practical experience as outlined in the selection regulations

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Acceptance local admission restrictions Restricted
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