Table of Contents Master's degree 2 MA Development Economics and International Studies (DEIS) • FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg • Erlangen 2
1 Master's degree MA Development Economics and International Studies (DEIS) FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg • Erlangen Overview
Degree Master of Arts in Development Economics and International Studies
Teaching language English
Languages English (100%)
Programme duration 4 semesters
Beginning Winter semester
Application deadline EU / non-EU applicants: 15 July
Tuition fees per semester in None EUR
Combined Master's degree / No PhD programme
Joint degree / double degree No programme
Description/content The “Master of Arts in Development Economics and International Studies” (MA DEIS) is an economics-centred programme designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of students planning to work or seek leadership responsibilities in public, non-profit, and private sector organisations for international cooperation and development. It is also aimed at students intending to work at the intersection between research and practice and at those pursuing an academic career in study-related subjects.
It is a two-year (four-semester) programme and includes rigorous training in analytical as well as qualitative and quantitative methods. In particular, with the increasing availability of micro data and the importance of evidence-based policy-making, students learn how to do applied empirical work, with a special emphasis on impact evaluations (using both experimental methods, such as randomised field experiments, and quasi-experimental methods). As part of this training, students will become acquainted with the statistical software Stata.
Each year, a group of about 20-25 students enrols in the programme with 50%–70% of the students coming from abroad. The language of instruction is English.
The DEIS course of study has four required core module pairs. These are designed to provide students with rigorous academic training. Each of these module pairs is taught over the course of two consecutive semesters, and they are compulsory for all students:
Research Methods I + II: These modules introduce students to quantitative methods that are used in economics to empirically test theories and to evaluate the impact of policies. Students also learn
2 to work with Stata statistical software.
Development Economics I + II: These modules give an introduction to the economics of developing countries. A significant part of the modules is devoted to discussing empirical work, such as impact evaluations of programmes run by state and non-state actors in developing countries.
International Economics I + II: These modules offer an introduction to the theory and policy of international trade, and they introduce students to empirical work in this field.
International Business Ethics I + II:T hese modules introduce students to the theory and concepts of business ethics as well as to a series of ethical challenges currently facing the corporate world by taking an international and inter-cultural perspective of analysis and problem solving.
Additionally, students in the DEIS programme take at least two regional modules, such as Political Economy of the Middle East, Social Health Protection in South and East Asia, and Business and Society in Latin America. There is a choice of various elective modules and (ungraded) complementary elective modules, such as language courses, available. Students may also earn up to 10 ECTS for completing an internship related to the programme.
Further information can be found here: https://www.madeis.study.fau.eu/
Course Details
Course organisation The DEIS programme requires the completion of:
Four core module pairs (40 ECTS) Two regional modules (10 ECTS) Elective modules (20 ECTS) Complementary elective modules (20 ECTS) Master’s thesis (30 ECTS)
By completing both parts of a core module pair, students receive 10 ECTS credits. Elective courses may have different ECTS credits depending on the workload (usually 5 ECTS).
Students are expected to acquire on average 30 ECTS in each semester. In their first semester, students are expected to attend the Statistics Refresher course (5 ECTS), the course Introduction to Stata (2.5 ECTS), and the core modules Development Economics I, International Economics I, and Research Methods I (15 ECTS in total).
During their second semester, students are expected to attend the core modules Development Economics II, International Economics II, Research Methods II, and International Business Ethics I (20 ECTS in total).
During their third semester, students are expected to attend International Business Ethics II (5 ECTS), leaving plenty of room for regional, elective, and elective complementary modules.
The fourth semester is reserved for the Master’s thesis.
Further information can be found here: https://www.madeis.study.fau.eu/
Types of assessment In lectures that are typically taught with tutorials, ECTS credits and grades are awarded for written exams. In seminars, ECTS credits and grades are awarded for writing and presenting a paper. These rules apply to most elective and elective complementary courses, too.
A Diploma supplement will Yes be issued
International elements International guest lecturers 3 International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Description of other Students are encouraged to spend their third semester abroad at one of our partner universities. international elements We currently have exchange programmes running with universities in China, India, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea, among others. Furthermore, each semester, usually between five to ten exchange students join various MA DEIS courses.
Integrated internships Students are encouraged to complete an internship related to the content of the programme, for example at a development aid agency. Students can earn up to 10 ECTS for such internships.
Special promotion / funding DAAD of the programme ERASMUS+
Name of DAAD funding Internationale Studien- und Ausbildungspartnerschaften (ISAP) programme
Course-specific, integrated No German language courses
Course-specific, integrated No English language courses
Costs / Funding
Tuition fees per semester in None EUR
Semester contribution FAU does not charge tuition fees. However, each semester students must pay a fee for student services (42 EUR) and purchase the "basic ticket" for public transportation (74 EUR).
Costs of living According to a study by the German National Association for Student Affairs, students in former West Germany who no longer live with their parents have an average amount of more than 930 EUR per month at their disposal. However, monthly expenditures for personal lifestyle vary a lot. The study shows that approx. 25 per cent of the students asked have less than 700 EUR while 10 per cent have more than 1,300 EUR per month. For former West Germany, the study revealed the following details regarding average expenditures:
Rent, including bills (in the Erlangen-Nuremberg area): 325 EUR (250 to 600 EUR) Food: 168 EUR Clothing: 42 EUR Transport (public transport and/or car): 94 EUR Learning materials (depending on the subject): 20 EUR Health insurance, doctors, medicine: 80 EUR Telecommunications: 31 EUR Leisure activities, culture, sports: 61 EUR
Funding opportunities Yes within the university
Description of the above- There is a wide range of scholarships available for outstanding students. In addition to requiring mentioned funding applicants to have excellent grades, most scholarship programmes have additional conditions 4 opportunities within the regarding cultural, political, religious, or social involvement. If you have any questions about the university application procedure or selection criteria, you can contact the Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) or speak directly to FAU’s liaison officer for the scholarship organisation you wish to apply to.
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Requirements / Registration
Academic admission Applicants must have a qualified degree (Bachelor's, "Diplom", or equivalent) in economics requirements or a related field. Applicants should have 70 ECTS in economics/management including at least basic knowledge of (a minimum of 5 ECTS each in) microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics/econometrics. Grade point average of 2.5 or better (in the German marking system) in the undergraduate programme Proof of English language skills (C1 or higher), see below
Additionally, applicants will be asked to submit the following documents:
A letter of application in English, no more than two pages in length, in which the applicant explains why he/she is qualified for admission to the degree programme If available: proof of qualified practical experience in the field of development economics as well as a description of the practical experience written in English by the applicant (description of tasks and responsibilities), one page in length
Language requirements One of the following (or an equivalent test result):
TOEFL–iBT: 95 or above / CBT: 240 or above / PBT: 587 or above / ITP: 627 or above The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®) is valid for two years after the test date. The Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuernberg institution code for ordering your official TOEFL test score from ETS is 8265. There is no department code; this can be left blank. Applicants can order their score reports through their test taker profiles by indicating Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuernberg, institution code 8265. The Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuernberg verifies the TOEFL results in the online verification system provided by ETS. The Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuernberg accepts MyBest™ scores for the TOEFL iBT® test in addition to TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date. Additional information about how to prepare for the test, where to find the nearest test centre, and many other resources can be found at: www.toeflgoanywhere.org IELTS: C1 / 7.0 or above, minimum of 6.0 in each section Please mention your "Test Report Form" (TRF) number which is printed on the paper Test Report Form. UNIcert® III TOEIC: 945 or above Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) / Business English Certificate (BEC) Higher Please provide us with your unique "candidate’s ID number" and your "candidate’s secret number". By sharing this information, the candidate gives permission to verify the result. telc English C1 CEFR: C1
Application deadline EU / non-EU applicants: 15 July
Submit application to First step: Online application via the application portal: https://www.campo.fau.eu/
Second step: Please send all required documents to the following address: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Referat L4 - Masterbüro 5 Schlossplatz 4 91054 Erlangen Germany
Services
Accommodation The cities of Erlangen, Fürth, and Nuremberg offer a very good standard of living. They are popular places to live, meaning that accommodation is in high demand but often in short supply. This is particularly the case during the period before the start of a new semester. We therefore recommend that you start looking for accommodation as soon as possible. If you are flexible and also look in the surrounding area, you will have a better chance of finding somewhere affordable to live. The region has an excellent public transport system, so you should not have any problems getting to your place of study or work.
It is worth checking the available accommodation on the Internet every day, as new accommodation becomes available on a day-to-day basis. It pays to be flexible when it comes to the price, location, and available facilities of your accommodation.
Student Services Erlangen-Nürnberg runs its owns tudent accommodation in Erlangen and Nuremberg. You will be informed about how to apply for a room in Student Services accommodation while you are in the process of applying to be admitted to FAU.
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FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Founded in 1743, FAU has a rich history. It is a strong research university with an international perspective and one of the largest universities in Germany with 38,878 students, 265 degree programmes, 4,000 academic staff (including over 603 professors),2 10.7 million EUR third-party funding, and 500 partnerships with universities all over the world. Teaching at the university is closely linked to research and focuses on training students in both theory and practice to enable them to think critically and work independently. The research itself also strikes the perfect balance between a theoretical approach and practical application.
FAU’s outstanding research and teaching is reflected in top positions in bothn ational and international rankings as well as the high amount of DFG funding that its researchers are able to secure.
University location FAU’s two main sites, the cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg, are located at the heart of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. Both Erlangen, a city of 100,000 inhabitants that was the former home of the Huguenots and is a key location for Siemens, and Nuremberg, a city with a metropolitan flair and a population of half a million, have their own unique charms. The opera, theatre, and museums, along with a lively pub scene and nightlife, offer plenty of opportunities to relax after a day in the lecture theatre, lab, or library. The highlights of the cultural calendar in Erlangen include the Hörkunstfestival (acoustic art festival), International Comic Salon, figuren.theater.festival (puppet theatre festival), Poetenfest (poetry festival), and the "ARENA… of the young arts" theatre and performance festival. A wide range of cultural institutions open their doors to visitors during the Blue Night in Nuremberg, and once every two years, the Long Night of Sciences gives the public a chance to take a look inside research institutions in Erlangen, Nuremberg, and Fürth. In summary, the mixture of academia, 6 innovative companies, art, and culture makes the region the perfect place for creative minds. There is also plenty on offer for keen athletes and nature lovers. Fränkische Schweiz, a paradise for climbers and walkers, is located to the north of Erlangen and is at FAU’s doorstep. Water sports enthusiasts will love the Franconian lakes and the university’s water sports centre, which is located just south of Nuremberg.
Contact
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg Institute of Economics
Prof Dr Christine Binzel
Kochstr. 4 (17) 91054 Erlangen
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