Areas of specialisation: Behavioural and Institutional Economics, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Empirical Economics Research, Macroeconomics, Labour Market; Interdisciplinary complementary subjects, in particular Sociology and Political Science; small practice groups; teaching materials available online via the e-learning platform Moodle; Professional qualifications are taught, e.g. languages used in business and negotiations; Problem-oriented, inspiring forms of teaching: Work in small groups, student presentations, peer assessment.

MSc Economics is taught exclusively in English About 50% of the students in the MSc Economics have an international background.

Uni Valencia, Spanien; Uni Mailand, Italien; Uni Madrid, Spanien; Uni Paris, Frankreich; Uni Montpellier, Frankreich; Uni Warschau, Polen, Uni Beijing Normal, China, Uni Örebro, Schweden, Warsaw School of Economics, Polen, Uni Bergen, Norwegen1

Seminar rooms are equipped with projectors; very modern library with numerous workstations and long opening hours; free use of the Internet through WiFi in the Institute, computer workrooms with access to econometric software such as STATA and Eviews.. Subject-specific databases are provided free of charge via the university library. Use of the experimental laboratory.

Research focuses in the following areas: Political Economics, Behavioural Economics, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Empirical Economic Research, Labour Markets, Financial Markets; seminars: Departmental Seminar, Economics & Politics Seminar, Environmental Economics

STARTUP LAB of Heidelberg University: Workshops, mentoring, 1:1 coaching, business modelling, storytelling and pitching; hei_Innovation/Transfer Agency of Heidelberg University for the transfer of knowledge and technology from research findings to society. Advice and support for spin-offs, support in the development of business models; Entrepreneurial Skills certificate worth 15 ECTS credits

Alumni & Career Service at the Alfred-Weber-Institut: In addition to a regularly updated work placement and job board, the Institute offers a range of courses and events that support students with extra-curricular activities. Buddy programme: Aimed at international students. The programme aims to make the transition to higher education and orientation around the University, as well as everyday life, easier for students.