Master of Arts (MA) in History of Global Markets

Multiple degree awards: three degree diplomas/parchments – one from each Consortium partner

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Corporations - Globalization - Mass Consumption: How did modern economies and consumer societies emerge? Such questions are investigated at the Institute for Economic and Social History. This interdisciplinary programme, with a historical core, uses a wide variety of explanatory approaches from economics, history and the social sciences. While economics and markets are central, however, this is not a programme for students wanting to focus on business or entrepreneurship in a practical perspective.

General information

The master’s programme history of global markets is accredited by ZEvA Hannover (Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency).
Language: German or English (proficiency in both English and German is recommended)
The standard period of study for this programme is four semesters.
Enrolment is possible every semester (both summer and winter).
Detailed information on the application requirements can be found here:

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Application deadline

The application period to begin studying in the winter semester is from April 1 to May 15 of the same calendar year
The application period to begin studies in the summer semester is from October 1 to November 15 of the previous calendar year

You may submit your application for the master's programme even if you have not completed your current programme of study, but have acquired at least 150 credit points in a related bachelor's programme. The online application form and detailed information on the application and admission procedure can be found under "Application and admission". This deadline also applies to international applicants who are also required to complete the online application form.

Erasmus Mundus Master EMJMD "Global Markets, Local Creativities" (GLOCAL)

The Master's degree programme history of global markets is devoted to exploring questions of globally integrated markets from a historical perspective. Capital, labour, knowledge: factors of production are increasingly allocated competitively and across national borders. Firms and consumers find themselves interlinked through a growing network of global markets. Where did these developments originate, and how can they be understood? This degree programme imparts the analytical skills of economic and social history, and combines them with building a profile either in economics, business studies, or the social sciences and history. Our focus is on the global economy, business history, and the history of consumption.

The master has a European multiple degree option called "Global Markets, Local Creativities" (GLOCAL). Students can choose this option and gain multiple degree diplomas/parchments - one from each Consortium partner - or study the master's degree programme History of Global Markets completely in Goettingen and complete it with a Master of Arts degree.

GLOCAL is a two-year master's programme that leverages the complementary expertise, resources and networks of Economic and Social History, Business, History and Economics to provide a profoundly interdisciplinary programme and international learning experience. The following universities are involved in the programme: Glasgow (UK), Barcelona (Spain), Rotterdam (The Netherlands), Uppsala (Sweden), Bogotá (Colombia) und Kyoto (Japan). For further information please see: www.globallocal-erasmusmundus.eu

Module overview for students of the programme GLOCAL (download pdf)

Programme structure

The master’s programme in history of global markets is divided into a course phase (1st-3rd semesters) and a master’s thesis phase in the 4th semester. Modules totaling 120 credits should be successfully completed in accordance with the following provisions:

1. Compulsory part of the programme in the history of global markets (30 credits)
2. Convergence area (18 C)

Convergence modules totaling at least 18 credits as per the following provisions have to be successfully completed: The following modules are offered.

History

Economics

B.WIWI-OPH.0001	Enterprises and Markets, 6 C
B.WIWI-OPH.0002	Mathematics, 8 C
B.WIWI-OPH.0003	Information and Communication Systems, 6 C
B.WIWI-OPH.0004	Introduction to Financial Management, 6 C
B.WIWI-OPH.0005	Annual financial statements, 6 C
B.WIWI-OPH.0006	Statistics, 6 C
B.WIWI-OPH.0007	Microeconomics I, 6 C
B.WIWI-OPH.0008	Macroeconomics I, 6 C
B.WIWI-OPH.0009	Law, 8 C
B.WIWI-QMW.0001	Linear Models, 6 C
B.WIWI-QMW.0003	Applied Econometrics, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0001	Microeconomics II, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0002	Macroeconomics II, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0003	Introduction to Economic Policy, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0004	Introduction to Finance, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0005	Fundamentals of International Economic Relations, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0006	Growth and development, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0007	Introduction to Econometrics, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0008	Monetary theory and policy, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0009	Labour Market Economics, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0010	Introduction to Institutional Economics, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0020	Currency Systems and European Monetary Policy, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0028	Introduction to Game Theory, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0041	Introduction to Development Economics, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0044	Volkswirtschaftliches Seminar/ Seminar in Economics I, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0045	Volkswirtschaftliches Seminar/ Seminar in Economics II, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0046	Volkswirtschaftliches Seminar/ Seminar in Economics III, 6 C
B.WIWI-VWL.0065	Environmental Economics, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0001	Corporate Taxes I, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0002	Internal Corporate Accounting, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0003	Management and Organisation, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0004	Production and Logistics, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0005	Marketing, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0006	Financial Markets and Valuation, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0023	Fundamentals of Actuarial Practice, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0037	Production Management, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0040	Trade Management, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0054	Organisational Design and Change, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0059	Fundamentals of Market Research, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0060	Consumer Behaviour, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0072	Management and Corporate Governance, 6 C
B.WIWI-BWL.0087	International Marketing, 6 C (NEW)
B.WIWI-BWL.0089	Corporate Financial Management, 6 C
B.WIWI-WIP.0001	Introduction to Business and Human Resource Education, 6 C

Apart from the modules listed, all English language modules with the code B.WIWI.xxxx can be selected. Students without any previous knowledge in economic and social history can choose additionally out of the following modules:

B.WSG.0001	Einführung in die WSG I: Konzepte und Arbeitstechniken, 11 C
B.WSG.0002	Einführung in die WSG II: Methoden und Anwendungsbereiche, 6 C

3. Optional required area history of global markets (12 C)
4. Profile area (30 credits)

a) In the profile areas Economy & Institutions, Business & Management, Society & Culture, and Globalization, modules totalling 24 credits as per the following provisions have to be successfully completed, provided that the prerequisites for the respective modules have been fulfilled.
b) If the profile “Economy and Institutions” has been selected, modules with the code M.WIWI-VWL have to be selected.
c) If the profile “Business & Management” has been selected, modules with the code M.WIWI-BWL have to be selected.
d) If the profile “Society & Culture” has been selected, modules with the code M.Gesch. or M.Soz. have to be selected.
e) If the profile “Globalization” has been selected, you can participate in the following courses. If you completed the course, Global History of Marketing and Mass Consumption, as part of the required coursework after no. 1 (Compulsory part of the programme in the history of global markets), you may not participate in the course: M.WIWI-HGM.0008. If you completed the course, Immigrant Entrepreneurship, as part of the required coursework after no. 1 (Compulsory part of the programme in the history of global markets), you may not participate in the course: M.WIWI-HGM.0009.

M.WIWI-HGM.0007	Global Varieties of Capitalism, 6 C
M.WIWI-HGM.0008	Global History of Marketing and Mass Consumption, 6 C
M.WIWI-HGM.0009	Immigrant Entrepreneurship, 6 C
M.WIWI-HGM.0010	Politics, Society and Culture of Europe and Beyond, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0146	Topics in Globalization, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0008	Development Economics I - Macro Issues, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0009	Development Economics II - Micro Issues in Development Economics, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0010	Development Economics III - Regional Perspectives, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0021	Gender and Development, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0024	Seminar on the Economic Situation of Latin America in the 21st Century: ‘Challenges of Economic Development in Latin America’, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0040	Empirical Trade Issues, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0042	European Economy, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0046	Topics in European and Global Trade, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0055	Globalization and Development, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0063	Sustainable Development, Trade and Environment, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0083	Economic Reform and Social Justice in India, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0092	International Trade, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0095	International Political Economy, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0096	Essentials of Global Health, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0099	Poverty and Inequality, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0101	Theory and Politics of International Taxation, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0162	Firms in International Trade, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0168	Economics of Multinational Enterprises, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0169	The Economics of European Integration, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0174	China's Economic and Political Development, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0175	International Development Policy, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0181	Global Production: Firms, Contracts and Trade Structure, 6 C
M.WIWI-VWL.0187	Social Assistance in Developing Countries, 6 C (NEW; summer semester 2023)
M.WIWI-BWL.0100	International Management, 6 C
M.WIWI-BWL.0105	International Company Taxation, 6 C
M.WIWI-BWL.0109	International Human Resource Management, 6 C
M.WIWI-BWL.0111	Selected Topics in Asian Business and Management, 6 C
M.WIWI-BWL.0122	Cross-Cultural Management, 6 C
M.WIWI-BWL.0129	International Management Research Seminar, 6 C
M.WIWI-BWL.0145	Doing Business in India, 6 C
M.WIWI-BWL.0146	Doing Business in Japan, 6 C
M.WIWI-BWL.0147	Doing Business in Korea, 6 C
M.Agr.0106	China Economic Development: From an agricultural economy to an emerging economy, 6 C (NEW; summer semester 2023)

Further, modules totaling at least 6 credits as per the following provisions, have to be successfully completed:

a) Modules from those offered for the master’s degree programmes of the Faculty of Business and Economics with the code M.WIWI can be selected, provided the qualifications for entry mentioned there are fulfilled and they have not yet been done in other areas,
b) Modules offered in the master’s degree programme “History” with the code M.Gesch, provided the qualifications for entry mentioned there are fulfilled and they have not yet been done in other areas,
c) Modules offered in the master’s degree programme “Sociology” with the code M.Soz., provided the qualifications for entry mentioned there are fulfilled and they have not yet been done in other areas.
d) Modules (alternative modules) other than those mentioned can be completed in accordance with the following provisions. Prerequisite for the consideration of an alternative module is:
aa) a written application to be handed in by the student to the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics before choosing the alternative module;
bb) approval by the Dean of Studies or teaching unit offering the alternative module.

5. Master's thesis (30 credits)

The below graphic provides a schematic overview of the structure of the master’s programme in economic and social history as well as a suggestion on when to take each course:

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Internship

In order to apply the acquired knowledge in practice, to gain first work experience or to get to know possible relevant professional fields - the Faculty of Business and Economics welcomes students to gain practical experience during their studies. Therefore, you have the possibility to have a voluntary internship in the elective area of your studies credited under certain conditions. You can find detailed information here.
Job portal of the University of Göttingen with external job offers: Stellenwerk Göttingen (in German)

Career perspectives

The professional opportunities for our graduates are diverse. These include subject-related activities in publishing houses, archives and museums of companies as well as private or public institutions. Furthermore, it is possible to enter the professional fields of foundation management, business journalism, university management, public relations, management consultancy or marketing.

In addition to the subject-specific qualification, the degree programme imparts important general competences such as:

Ability to work rationally and in an organised manner
Acquisition of written and oral communication skills
Use of problem-solving skills and subject- and practice-relevant learning techniques

The practical relevance of the subject is established through internships and project work, which are offered in cooperation with companies, museums, foundations and scientific research institutions and thus directly prepare students for a later professional career.

M.WIWI-HGM.0001	Economic Business and Social History I, 12 C
M.WIWI-HGM.1001	History of Global Markets I, 12 C

M.WIWI-HGM.0002	Economic Business and Social History II, 12 C
M.WIWI-HGM.1002	History of Global Markets II, 12 C

B.Gesch.113	Introductory module Middle Ages, 8 C
B.Gesch.114	Introductory module Middle Ages, 5 C
B.Gesch.115	Introductory module Early Modern Period, 8 C
B.Gesch.116	Introductory module Early Modern Period, 5 C
B.Gesch.117	Introductory module Modern Period, 8 C
B.Gesch.118	Introductory module Modern Period, 5 C
B.Gesch.201	Basic module, 4 C
B.Gesch.301	Extension module Modern Period, 9 C
B.Gesch.302	Extension module Modern Period, 6 C
B.Gesch.303	Extension module Early Modern Period, 9 C
B.Gesch.304	Extension module Early Modern Period, 6 C
B.Gesch.305	Extension module Middle Ages, 9 C
B.Gesch.306	Extension module Middle Ages, 6 C
B.Gesch.311	Extension module History of non-European countries, 9 C
B.Gesch.312	Extension module History of non-European countries, 6 C
B.Gesch.313	Extension module Eastern European history, 9 C
B.Gesch.314	Extension module Eastern European history, 6 C
B.Gesch.502	In-depth module Middle Ages, 9 C
B.Gesch.503	In-depth module Early Modern Period, 9 C
B.Gesch.504	In-depth module Modern Period, 9 C
B.Gesch.506	In-depth module Eastern European history, 9 C
B.Gesch.507	In-depth module History of non-European countries, 9 C

M.WIWI-HGM.0004	History of Global Markets: Perspectives, 6 C
M.WIWI-HGM.0005	History of Global Markets: Periods, 6 C
M.WIWI-HGM.0006	History of Global Markets: Places, 6 C