The specialization in economics consists of a core plus a number of elective fields courses. The core familiarizes students with advanced micro- and macroeconomic concepts and provides in-depth training with modern empirical methods of economic research.

1. Application:

To apply for Economics Core please register for LV 5380 'Access to Specialization: Economics Core'.

We recommend that, upon registration, you prepare and upload a letter of motivation. The letter is not mandatory, but in case that the number of applications exceeds the available places, it contributes to your success of being accepted. In the letter, you should explain the reasons for your application and/or discuss an issue of economic relevance and interest to you. For example, you may consider providing answers to the following questions: Why do I want to study Economics? Is there a particular topic of economics I want to understand (can I describe that topic)? What economic challenges do I see as the most important (and why)? What do I expect from a training in economics? Etc.

Application is open from January 25^th to February 4^th, 2024

2. Admission:

We can admit between 10-15 students for the specialization Economics Core.

Admission is decided based on the completion and grade point average (including grades available at the time of registration) of the following courses – you should have completed at least two of the following courses:

1. Contemporary Challenges in Business and Economics
2. Foundations in Microeconomics
3. Foundations in Macroeconomics
4. Quantitative Methods I

In addition, we read all your letters of motivation. For one, we want to learn what you expect from an economics education. Second, due to capacity constraints, we may not be able to accommodate all students who meet the above criteria. In this case, we prioritize students who express a special interest in economics in their letters.

You will be notified of your admission via email to your WU email account.

3. Final registration for Economics Core Courses:

Admitted students need to finally register for Economics Core Courses. Registration for admitted students is open from February 15^th, 2024.