Economic Behaviour and Governance part time, full time
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Kassel
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Economic Sciences, Economics
Target group
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Studies or a similar field of study.
Annotation
We introduce students to advanced theories in the field of behavioural economics and governance and to empirical methods. Furthermore, we train them to apply these theories and methods to analyse problems in contemporary economic policy. The graduates have a broad range of job opportunities, including careers in government and public administration, supranational organisations, multinational firms, research, and higher education.
Part-time study is quite possible due to the course of study in this degree course. Upon request, you can register for part-time studies in accordance with Section 19 (2) Hesse Higher Education Act (HessHG). The specific provisions for part-time studies will then apply. Counselling by the subject-specific student advice service is recommended.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree or Diplom I qualification in Economic Sciences or in an equivalent subject, proof of a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters and 210 credits, proof of language skills as well as proof of subject relevance - conditions may be set.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2026: The lecture period refers to the course times and therefore only includes the weeks in which lectures, seminars, etc., actually take place. The winter semester always begins on 1 April and ends on 30 September. For detailed information, please see the following website https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/studium/im-studium/semester-und-lehrveranstaltungszeiten
- Winter semester 2026/2027: The lecture period refers to the course times and therefore only includes the weeks in which lectures, seminars, etc., actually take place. The winter semester always begins on 1 October and ends on 31 March. For detailed information, please see the following website https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/studium/im-studium/semester-und-lehrveranstaltungszeiten
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
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Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
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Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
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Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
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Summer semester (2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.09.2026 - 15.01.2027
Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective degree course website of the University of Kassel.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.09.2026 - 15.01.2027
Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective degree course website of the University of Kassel.
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.12.2026 - 01.03.2027
Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective degree course website of the University of Kassel.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.12.2026 - 01.03.2027
Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective degree course website of the University of Kassel.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English