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M.Sc. Economics joint with UNC Charlotte

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Real Estate at the University of Regensburg offers a double degree program in M.Sc. Economics in cooperation with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) (external link, opens in a new window).

Your path to a Double Degree

You will complete your degree in four semesters.

  • Academic year 1: University of Regensburg - Basic training and first advanced courses.
  • Academic year 2: UNC Charlotte - International perspectives and deepening of your economic knowledge.

Upon successful completion of your degree, you will receive two full Master's degrees - one from each university. This will open up excellent opportunities for you on the international job market, be it in research, consulting, international organisations or the private sector.

Your advantages at a glance

  • International study experience at the partner university
  • Access to two academic networks and career services
  • Intercultural skills and language development
  • Attractive prospects for PhD programmes and career entry worldwide

Shape your future globally - with the Double Degree in M.Sc. Economics.

“The applied Master's program at UNCC was a valuable addition to my studies in Regensburg. On top, campus life in the USA was a unique experience!”

Aurelia Ziegler

“The practice-oriented degree programme at UNCC ideally complements the more theoretical approach in Regensburg. I was particularly impressed by the intensive supervision and the excellent campus, which offers both optimal working conditions and a wide range of leisure activities.”

Tim Neu

Further information on the double degree program

Study Plan and Specialisations

When studying a double Master's program, you must fulfil the requirements of both Master's degrees. The study program is designed in such a way that courses from both universities can be mutually credited. To ensure this, you choose one of two possible specializations.

Requirements for the two Master's degrees

Tuition Fees

Double degrees students who begin their studies at the University of Regensburg pay semester fees at the University of Regensburg for both years.

Specialisations

To ensure smooth reciprocal crediting of courses, you choose one of two specialisations(Concentration):

  • Quantitative Methods in Economics
  • Quantitative Financial Economics

Below you will find examples of study plans.

Specialization 1: "Quantitative Methods in Economics"

Here you will find an exemplary study plan with the specialization "Quantitative Methods in Economics". For the M.Sc. Economics at the University of Regensburg you must complete a total of 120 ECTS.

Year 1 (University of Regensburg)

Compulsory course programme for all students of the M.Sc. Economics (30 ECTS):

  • Dynamic Macroeconomics
  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • Methods in Econometrics

In addition, at least the following three courses (18 ECTS):

  • Time Series Econometrics or Applied Microeconometrics or Applied Data Science
  • Quantitative Economics II
  • Applied Financial Econometrics

Year 2 (UNC Charlotte)

Research module (30 ECTS):

  • Thesis hours (Research Method I)
  • Thesis hours (Research Method II)
  • One of the elective courses listed below (as a seminar)

As well as at least three more of the following courses (18 ECTS):

  • Financial Economic Theory
  • Monetary and Financial Theory
  • Applied Computational Economics
  • Real Estate and Urban Economics
  • Economic Analysis of Public Policy II

The remaining 24 ECTS must be completed in the free electives in accordance with the rules of the M.Sc. in Economics.

Specialization 2: "Quantitative Financial Economics"

Here you will find an exemplary study plan with the specialization "Quantitative Financial Economics". For the M.Sc. Economics at the University of Regensburg, you must complete a total of 120 ECTS.

Year 1 (University of Regensburg)

Compulsory course programme for all students of the M.Sc. Economics (30 ECTS):

  • Dynamic Macroeconomics
  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • Methods in Econometrics

In addition, at least the following three courses (18 ECTS):

  • Time Series Econometrics or Applied Microeconometrics or Applied Data Science
  • Advanced Financial Economics
  • Derivative Securities

Year 2 (UNC Charlotte)

Research module (30 ECTS) + Financial Econometrics (6 ECTS):

  • Thesis hours (Research Method I)
  • Thesis hours (Research Method II)
  • One of the elective courses listed below (as a seminar)
  • Financial Econometrics

As well as at least three more of the following courses (18 ECTS):

  • Monetary and Financial Theory
  • Applied Computational Economics
  • Real Estate and Urban Economics
  • Economic Analysis of Public Policy II
  • Fixed Income Securities and Credit Risk

The remaining 18 ECTS must be completed in the free electives according to the rules of the M.Sc. in Economics.

Application

In order to receive a double degree from the University of Regensburg and UNC Charlotte, you must first apply for the M.Sc. Economics program at the University of Regensburg.

A selection phase for suitable students takes place in the winter semester. Details and dates will be announced in the compulsory courses of the M.Sc. Economics program.

Apply now for the M.Sc. Economics program! (external link, opens in a new window)

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