Economics

Master’s degree programme

Data Science
Society and Democracy
Law and Economy

University degree

Master of Science „MSc“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2027

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

English

type of study programme

Full-time

On economic interrelationships and economic policy measures

The Master’s programme in Economics makes you analyse economic and political interrelationships: How do societies respond to financial crises? What consequences and measures does a rise in unemployment trigger? How does government support for renewable energy affect energy prices and investment?

Using the knowledge you acquire of methods, models and theories, you will learn to analyse economic problems and develop solutions to them. The programme combines a thorough grounding in micro- and macroeconomics with mathematics, statistics, econometrics and computational economics. The programme also covers time and project management, as well as preparation for a professional, international environment – as the programme is taught entirely in English.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

Are you interested in economic and political interrelationships and keen to understand how economic decisions are made? Do you enjoy analytical work, working with data and mathematical models, and want to develop solutions to complex societal challenges? If so, you’re well placed to undertake this study programme.

If you have not completed a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, you should have at least 18 ECTS credits in mathematics, statistics and econometrics, 12 ECTS credits in micro- and macroeconomics, and 18 ECTS credits in an economics specialisation.

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About the study programme

Economics at the University of Graz

The Master’s programme in Economics offers you a great deal of flexibility. In addition to the compulsory modules in methodology (mathematics, econometrics, computational economics, game theory) and micro- and macroeconomics, you can tailor your specialisations to suit your individual interests. You can choose from Public Finance, International Economics, Globalisation and Development, Information Economics, and Climate and Environmental Economics.

Furthermore, you can broaden the scope of your studies – for example, in Business Administration, Sociology or Data Science.

Department Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Social and Economic Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Social and Economic Sciences allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

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Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Preparing for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of the Master’s programme, you will have opportunities in both the private and public sectors, both at home and abroad. Depending on your individual specialisation, you will find careers in (extra-)university research institutions, professional bodies and interest groups, public administration, international organisations (OECD, ECB, World Bank, UN), insurance companies, banks and industry, as well as in business and policy consultancy.

You will be optimally prepared for applied research, for example at WIFO, IHS, OeNB and NGOs, as well as for an academic career at universities.

Further career opportunities are available in international organisations, journalism and, thanks to the strong training in statistics and econometrics, also in the field of data science.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

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Excellent study conditions

Small class sizes, good prospects of securing a teaching assistant role, and excellent personal support

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The latest findings from our research into and with AI are incorporated directly into our teaching.

International focus

Academic staff with a strong research focus, international students, an international outlook, and a good track record of placements in (inter-)national PhD programmes.

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