Courses and Modules

 Ou teaching pertains mainly to the Bachelor, Master, and Diplom programs of the Faculty of Business and Economics. However, they are also firmly anchored in the "International Relations" programs of the Center for International Studies.

Please find our following offers sorted by Bachelor's or Master's level. Of course, both levels are open to Diplom students. Courses and modules in the English language are marked by (E).

This page provides just a first overview of our courses. For detailed information, consider the links under the module or course names and our OPAL page Economic Policy and Economic Research . 

Bachelor's Level

At the Bachelor's level, we regularly operate the modules "Strategy and Competition," "Scientific and Pratical Work," "Introduction to Economic Growth," "Economic Inequality," "Environmental Economics," and "Applied Economic Policy." 

Strategy and Competition 

The module Strategy and Competition (Strategie und Wettbewerb) introduces the analysis of imperfect market competition  (monopoly, oligopoly) and game theory - central components of modern economic theory. This is why Strategy and Competition is a compulsory module in the Faculty of Business and Economics undergraduate degree programs.

Scientific and Practical Work Seminar

Every summer semester, we offer a seminar on Scientific and Practical Work (Wissenschaftliches und Praktisches Arbeiten). It confers basic scientific work techniques subsequently applied by writing a seminar paper.

Our elective modules deal with some of the "big" questions in economics: Economic growth, income distribution, and their relationship to the environment.  

Introduction to Economic Growth (E)

The module Introduction to Economic Growth examines the differences in growth and income between countries. It addresses the question of why some countries are rich, and other countries are poor.

Economic Inequality

Economic Inequality (Ökonomische Ungleichheit) focuses on the differences between individuals and households. It is, therefore, about why some people are rich, and others are poor. And why and how to care about (in-)equality.

Environmental Economics 

The module Environmental Economics (Umweltökonomie) includes the environment in economic analysis. It asks how and why economic activities lead to environmental problems and how to reduce them as far as possible.

These modules are definitely connected in some respects(how does growth influence environmental pollution and income distribution, what effects do environmental policies have on growth and distribution, how does redistribution affect economic growth? While addressing these interrelations, the modules are self-sufficient and can be taken in any order and, of course, individually.

Applied Economic Policy (E)

The module Applied Economic Polcy (Angewandte Wirtschaftspolitik) deals in seminar format with changing topics, typically closely related to the above-mentioned electives modules. Previous knowledge from those modules is advantageous but not mandatory. 

Master 's Level

Our regular offerings at the Master's level include "Public and International Economic Theory," "Game Theory," "Economics of Migration," "Topics in Economic Policy," and the Research Seminar.

Public and International Economic Theory (E)

The course Public and International Economic Theory teaches central theoretical concepts of microeconomics, public finance, foreign trade, and growth theory. It prepares students for further Master's modules in economics and is therefore compulsory in the Master's degree programs "Public and International Economics" and "International Relations."

Game Theory

Building on the Bachelor's "Strategy and Competition," the module Game Theory (Spieltheorie) deals with more complex strategic decision-making situations in economic and business contexts.

Economics of Migration

The module Economics of Migration focuses on the economic determinants and consequences of the mobility of persons and the production factor labor - both for migrants and for regions of origin and destination.

Topics in Economic Policy (E)

Topics in Economic Policy offers seminars on current economic policy issues relating to our teaching and research interests. Examples from recent years include migration, the role of AI in the labor market, and place-based policies. .

You can take all elective modules in any order and independently of each other, even without prior knowledge from our Bachelor's modules.

Research Seminar (E)

The Research Seminar (Forschungsseminar)  serves to discuss the Master's or Diplom thesis projects we supervise. Hence, it aligns with the preparation of the final thesis. Find more on our Webseite Theses,