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Master

International Economics

and Public Policy

(IEPP)

THE GREATER REGION OF ‚SAAR-LOR-LUX‘

THE CITY OF TRIER

Trier has a history that dates back more than

2000 years, making it Germany's oldest city

About 100.000 inhabitants, it is a lively and

intriguing place

cultural life of a contemporary university town

with about 22.000 students

THE UNIVERSITY OF TRIER

Young, yet true to tradition; internationally

oriented and regionally rooted; on the geogra-

phic edge of Germany, but in the heart of Eu-

rope

The university is located on a hill with park

areas and a gorgeous view onto the city

With its modern architecture surrounded by

luscious green nature, it is said to be one of

Germany's most beautiful campuses

Strong in research and in third-party funding

Partner universities in Europe, Asia,

North- and South-America and Africa

Cultural, linguistical and regional diversity

Population of about 11.3 million

Boundless mobility with an integrated bus and

train network

Tel.: 0651 - 201 2137

E-Mail: [email protected]

Department of Political Science

Dr. Michel Dormal

54286 Trier

C O N T A C T

Photo: Uwe Bellhäuser

THE GREATER REGION OF ‚SAAR-LOR-LUX‘

Further information

www.ma-iepp.uni-trier.de

The Master program MA IEPP is designed for stu-

dents in Political Science, Social Sciences and Eco-

nomics who are interested in an interdisciplinary

analysis of the interplay between politics and eco-

nomics in an international context. Taking this

interdependence seriously, the programme inves-

tigates effective and legitimate ways of governance

and economic development in the 21st century.

Graduates are prepared for career paths in the

public and private sectors. The research orienta-

tion of the program also qualifies students for a

PhD programme.

STUDY COURSE PLAN

Master International Economics and Public Policy

COURSE OBJECTIVES

EDUCATIONAL ORGANISATION

The Master program “International Economics and

Public Policy" is a two-year full-time programme

consisting of 10 modules taught in English. In their

first semester, students attend the following three

modules: "Economics" (lectures on advanced mi-

cro- and macroeconomics), "Econometrics" and

"Economic Policy-Making". In the second and third

semester, students attend modules in "Economic

Governance in Europe", "Economic Policies",

"Global Governance", "International Economics",

"Energy, Climate and Environment" and "East

Asian Political Economy". In the fourth semester,

students complete the programme with their Mas-

ter thesis.

MASTER IEPP

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Joachim Schild

Dr. Dirk Schmidt

Prof. Dr. Ludwig von Auer

Prof. Dr. Xenia Matschke

Beginning:

Winter semester (October)

Summer semester (April)

Program duration:

Four semesters (two years)

Degree:

Master

Language:

English

Course content:

The Master program “International Economics and

Public Policy” is an interdisciplinary program jointly

run by the Political Science and Economics Depart-

ments of the University of Trier.

The program combines application and research

oriented courses. Students are trained to get an in-

depth understanding of current topics and re-

search in comparative and international political

economy by using qualitative and quantitative ad-

vanced social science research methods. Students

can choose among a wide range of topics related

to e.g. problems of international economics, gov-

ernance of the European Union or current devel-

opments in Asia.

For further information regarding the appli-

cation deadlines and the study require-

ments, please visit our website www.ma-

iepp.uni-trier.de or scan the QR-Code: