Faculty of Business and Economics

Questions about courses and lectures in the Master’s degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Economic Sciences

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Question: Where can I find an overview of the current courses and lectures?

Answer: You will find an overview of the current courses and lectures for the respective semester in the so-called "UniVZ", the online-catalogue of courses offered in one semester.



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Question: Where can I find the general module overviews and the catalogue of modules (course content)?

Answer: A general overview of the modules and the catalogue of modules (course content) can be accessed at the following link:





Question: Are there any recommendations for structuring my studies?

Answer: A recommended programme structure has been compiled for each degree programme. This is intended to facilitate rapid and trouble-free implementation of the respective degree programme. It is therefore appropriate for students to consider these recommendations in their study planning. They are available on the website of the respective degree programmes.

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Question: Are there any courses or lectures for which I need to register in advance?

Answer: There are courses (e.g. seminars) in which only a limited number of students can participate in almost every degree programme. The application process for these courses varies from lecturer to lecturer, it is therefore appropriate to look at the course descriptions in UniVZ or in StudIP, which also contains information about registration.



Question: In which language are the courses and lectures offered?

Answer: The degree programmes are mainly offered in the German language, but include a
constantly rising number of English language modules. Especially in the master's degree programme in International Economics a lot of courses are offered in the English language. Into the bargain, the M.A. in Development Economics is an entirely English-language master's degree. An overview of courses and lectures offered in English is available on the following website:




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Question: I would like to sign up for an elective that is not in the examination regulations. What should I do?

Answer: A credit transfer form is available on the website of the Faculty's Student Advisory Service (Service Centre for Studens). You can use this form to petition the Dean of Faculty of Economic Sciences for the assignment of unlisted courses. You can access the form at:




Question: Can I take language courses in the elective area?

Answer: The accreditation of language certificates from the Central Institution for Languages and Key Competencies (ZESS) depends on the degree programme. In general, the elective areas of the master’s degree programmes are also designed for students to earn credits in language courses within the framework of their “General Studies”. For information about the accreditation of language certificates, please check the examination regulations of each degree programme. You will find them on the according websites of each programme.



Question: Who is my student advisor?

Answer: Student advice is provided by the Service Centre staff. The Service Centre for Students is the central contact point for the students of the faculty in all matters relating to the bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes as also for basic individual study planning and for other courses of study (including assignments abroad).

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