On behalf of the Department of Economics of the University of Konstanz, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the international Master's Programme in Quantitative Economics at the University of Konstanz.

A high quality postgraduate education in economics is essential for preparing students for a wide variety of challenging careers in international organisations, government institutions, national and multinational companies, management consultancies, banks, insurance companies, national and international universities, and research institutes. Nowadays, all professional economists require an advanced proficiency in economic theory and quantitative methods. Our programme therefore effectively combines this core training with a broad spectrum of courses and seminars in major fields of economics and finance. Equipped with a solid foundation of theoretical and quantitative skills, as well as expertise in key areas of application in economics and finance, students will have the tools to analyse and solve complex real-world economic problems.

Our programme gives students a high degree of flexibility by offering three distinctive study tracks, enabling them to tailor their individual programme of study to their academic interests and career aspirations. Track A is for students wishing to generalise in the area of quantitative economics. Track B enables students to specialise in one of the following fields: "Empirical Economics", "Human Resource and Behavioural Economics", "Public Economics and Macroeconomics", or "Financial and Managerial Economics". Track C is the fast track to a PhD. After the first year, students with an excellent performance record and a strong interest in academic research can be admitted to the Doctoral Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance at the Department of Economics of the University of Konstanz.

The Department of Economics of the University of Konstanz is one of the premier departments of its kind in Germany and enjoys an outstanding reputation in teaching and research. With 14 professors from the fields of economics, business economics, econometrics, statistics, and business and economics education, five assistant professors, around 60 researchers and a regular inflow of guest professors from reputable national and international universities, an intellectually stimulating and productive research environment exists for our students.

The University of Konstanz was awarded the status of a
"University of Excellence" in October 2007. Only nine universities nationwide have achieved this status. The University was founded in 1966 as a research university, guided by the principle that science is shaped not by tradition, but by research. It is a role model for the integration of research into teaching. The University of Konstanz is a truly international university, maintaining relations with over 200 universities worldwide. Its first-rate infrastructure includes an excellent 24-hour library, state of the art computer facilities, and the provision of German and other foreign language courses.

Constance is one of Germany's choice destinations. Its unique setting on the shores of the River Rhine and Lake Constance, the nation's largest lake, and its proximity to the Alps, Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein, make it the ideal location for study and leisure.

If you believe that our international Master's Programme in Quantitative Economics meets your academic aspirations, then please do not hesitate to apply. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us. We look forward to meeting you in Constance.

Prof. Dr. Winfried Pohlmeier

Director of the international Master's Programme in Quantitative Economics