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M.Sc. Economics (Empirical Analysis)Trier University
http://www.uni-trier.de
Main features of the M.Sc. Economics (Empirical Analysis)
�Focus on modern applied quantitative methods common in economics
�Solid background in economic theory and its applications
� Includes computational survey statistics taking into account the statisticalproduction process
�Many other synergies with statistics
�Supporting an interdisciplinary environment
�Students can accentuate their studies by choosing di�erent elective modules
�Partnership with o�cial statistics (Eurostat in Luxembourg, DESTATIS inWiesbaden, Rhineland-Palatinate Statistical O�ce in Bad Ems) and otherinstitutions
�One of 11 European universities o�ering the EMOS certi�cate (2015)
Overview
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1Adv. Microeconomics Adv. Macroeconomics Econometrics
Elements of Statistics
and Econometrics
Economic Methods Imported Subject
from Survey Statistics
Economics ofEuropean Integration
Economic Analysis Elective
Master Thesis plus Presentation/Colloquium
General Outline of Study Programme
The Master Programme (120 ECTS) consists of the following parts:
Cumpolsory Courses (40 ECTS) Advanced Microeconomics, AdvancedMacroeconomics, Econometrics, Elements of Statistics and Econometrics
Elective Courses (50 ECTS) Applied Microeconometrics Using Stata,Monte Carlo Simulation Methods, Applied Time Series and Financial Eco-nometrics, Multivariate Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Experimental De-sign, Incentives in Organizations and Innovation, Political Economics, Öko-nomik des Wohlfahrtsstaates, Monetary Policy and the EMU, EuropeanEnergy Markets, European Environmental Economics, International La-bour Markets, European and World Trade, Industrial Organization, Empi-rical Labour Economics, Health Economics, Advanced Topics in EconomicAnalysis, and further courses o�ered in the M.Sc. Survey Statistics.
Research Project Research project in Survey Statistics or internship ino�cial or institutional statistcis.
Master Thesis (30 ECTS) Classical thesis or collaboration with Euro-stat, National Statistical Institutes (NSIs), Central Banks (e.g. ECB) orwithin research projects.
EMOS IntegrationEMOS modules can be integrated in the curriculum.
The Master Programme in Detail
�The M.Sc. Economics (Empirical Analysis) can be complemented by theM.Sc. Survey Statistics
�Up to 50 ECTS will be credited in both programmes
Double Degree Programme
Contact:
Prof. Dr. Ludwig von AuerUniversität Trier, Fachbereich IVFinanzwissenschaftUniversitätsring 15D-54296 TrierE-Mail: [email protected]
Further information on the M.Sc. Economics (Empirical Analysis) available at:https://www.uni-trier.de/index.php?id=41947
�Trier University is the �rst university in Germany o�ering the EMOS cer-ti�cate
�This is facilitated by the following modules:
! Integration of the EMOS core module (10 Credit Points)!Various other modules relevant for EMOS!Successful extension of the research project module, either as internship
in o�cial statistics or a central bank. Alternatively, in connection withthe collaborative research project with the NSI
!Master thesis in cooperation with o�cial statistics
EMOS Certi�cation
Trier is the oldest city in Germany and was given status of UNESCO worldheritage. Visitors from all over the world visit the Roman monuments andother tourist sites in this city. Trier lies in the picturesque Mosel valley in theimmediate vicinity of France, Belgium, and the �nancial center Luxembourgwith its numerous EU institutions. Despite its age, Trier has remained young:The vitality and cosmopolitan attitude of its vibrant student population havea deep impact on the city.
Further information can be found at: www.trier.de
Trier University was founded in 1473 and reopened in 1970 as a moderncampus university. Since then, it has developed into a nationally and inter-nationally renowned research and education institution. 14,600 students arecurrently registered at Universität Trier. Its focus lies on economic and so-cial studies as well as the liberal arts. The campus is situated in a park-likesetting.
More information is available at: www.uni-trier.de
Trier and Its University
