Socioeconomics
Socioeconomics (M.Sc.)
Socioeconomics is an interdisciplinary Master’s degree program which offers a rare opportunity to study a combination of subjects related to business and social science. The Master’s degree program focuses on conveying the empirical, methodological and theoretical knowledge for conceptual and advisory tasks in industry, research and administration. Special emphasis is placed on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of empirical data during the program.
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Duration of studies in semester
- 4
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Study location
- Nuremberg
- Number of students
- 50-150
- Subject group
- Economic Sciences, Law
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Admission Requirements
- Qualification assessment
What is the degree program about?
In the interdisciplinary degree program in Socioeconomics…
- the relationships between economics and society are described and explained,
- social questions are considered from the perspectives of economics and the social sciences and
- students gain knowledge of methods and statistics that is required to answer these questions.
Typical topics that affect the economy and society include the causes and consequences of unemployment, balancing a career and family life, and the role of work councils in companies. Empirical research methods – i.e. techniques for data collection and evaluation – are key for analyzing these issues. In the Master’s degree program these methods are used in the areas of sociology, psychology, business administration, economics and communications science. The interdisciplinary nature of the program enables each student to decide which area they wish to specialize in over the course of their studies.
This degree program is taught in German. Therefore, a good knowledge of German is an essential prerequisite to successfully completing the degree program. Proof of German language proficiency at DSH 2 level or equivalent is required for admission.
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At the start of the Master’s degree program, students acquire fundamental theoretical knowledge in sociology, psychology, communications science, economics and empirical methods. In the second and third semester, all students take a comprehensive project seminar in which they focus on a topic in small groups as part of an empirical research project. Students may also choose between different specializations (1) Education, Work and Human Resources; (2) Market and Media Research; (3) Sustainability; and (4) Data Science to develop a professional profile. Students write their Master’s thesis in the fourth semester.
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The Master’s degree program in Socioeconomics:
- is aimed at graduates with a Bachelor’s degree, an interest in the relationship between society and the economy, and the appropriate previous knowledge.
- prepares students for managerial positions in business and administration through interdisciplinary and methodological training.
- leads to a Master of Science degree and qualifies graduates for doctoral programs and an academic career.
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Graduates of the Master’s degree program are not limited to a particular field but have a wide range of career opportunities, in particular in positions that require empirical methods and advanced analytical abilities for dealing with social and economic issues.
The experience that students acquire and the degree program’s profile make the following areas particularly relevant for graduates of the degree program:
- academic research at universities or research institutions
- commercial research, such as market research, economic research or opinion research (at research institutes or companies)
- marketing/market research
- human resources and welfare, such as human resources or organizational development, social planning or economic planning (at companies, organizations or associations)
- PR/media
- quality management
- business consultancy
- administration
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- Qualification assessment
- Application deadline winter semester
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31.05.
- Content-related admission requirements
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Completion of a social science or economics degree program or proof of completed/passed modules totaling 135 ECTS credits in such a degree program. If a degree is missing, this is defined as a requirement and must be submitted within the first year of study. Graduates of foreign universities must provide proof of a complete (first) academic degree.
Proof of an internship (at least 6 weeks and related to the study program; please be sure to refer to our information sheet in this regard); this can also be defined as a requirement and must then be completed within the first Master’s study year.
Proof of English language skills (please also refer to our information sheet) at least at the level of “English Level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR) Vantage or Upper intermediate”, provided that the first professional qualification or university entrance qualification was not acquired in English; proof can be provided in particular by submitting school reports (foreign language acquisition over at least 5 years up to the acquisition of the university entrance qualification, final grade or, if applicable, average grade of the last two years must correspond at least to the German grade level 4 (sufficient) or 5 points).
For further information, please visit the German WiSo website.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- DSH 2 or equivalent
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