Institutions in Glasgow (UK), Barcelona (Spain), Rotterdam (the Netherlands), Uppsala (Sweden), Bogotá (Columbia) and Kyoto (Japan)
The course can be studied and completed either entirely in English or entirely in German. However, the selection of courses offered is still broader in German. It is ideal for students to be able to speak and write in both English and German.
15 November (for the following summer semester)
15 May (for the following winter semester)
Why study the history of businesses and economies from a global perspective? Today's economy is organised around globally integrated markets. Capital, labour, knowledge: these factors of production are increasingly allocated competitively and across national borders. Firms and consumers find themselves interlinked through a growing network of global markets. Where did these developments originate, and how can they be understood?
The "History of Global Markets" Master's degree programme is devoted to exploring these questions through historical methods. This history-focused degree programme imparts the analytical skills of economic and social history, and it combines these skills with building a profile either in economics, business studies, or the social sciences and history. This is not a typical business or economics degree. Our focus is on the historical development of the global economy as well as business history and the history of consumption.
The degree programme is open to those who have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree programme in economic and social history, modern history, or an adjacent subject with a substantial background in both history and economics. You can commence the programme in the summer or the winter semester.
For students interested in a more present-day and interdisciplinary approach, the degree programme includes the "Global Markets, Local Creativities" (GLOCAL) option, which is part of an Erasmus Mundus Master's programme. This degree option is jointly offered by the universities of Glasgow, Barcelona, Uppsala, Rotterdam, Kyoto, Los Andes, and Göttingen, and you can apply for this degree option and EU scholarships directly: http://globallocal-erasmusmundus.eu/how-to-apply/.
The History of Global Markets Master's programme is divided into a course phase (from the first semester to the third semester) and a Master's thesis phase in the fourth semester. Modules totalling 120 credits (c) should be successfully completed in accordance with the following provisions:
1. Compulsory part of the programme in the history of global markets (30 credits)
2. Convergence area (18 credits)
Convergence modules totalling at least 18 credits as per the following provisions have to be successfully completed. The following modules are offered:
Apart from the modules listed, all English language modules with the code B.WIWI.xxxx can be selected.
3. Optional required area history of global markets (12 credits)
At least two of the following modules totalling at least 12 credits must be successfully completed:
4. Profile area (30 credits)
Further, additional modules totalling at least six credits have to be successfully completed.
5. Master's thesis (30 credits)
For successful completion of the Master's thesis, 30 credit points are awarded.
Multiple degree option: "Global Markets, Local Creativities" (GLOCAL)
http://globallocal-erasmusmundus.eu/
Under certain conditions, students have the possibility to receive credit for a voluntary internship in the elective area of their studies.
Fees are around 400 EUR per semester. The fees include a prepaid semester ticket that entitles students to use regional trains (in Lower Saxony and Bremen) and city buses in Göttingen free of charge. Students of the University of Göttingen receive discounts for cultural events. Meals and drinks are also available at reduced prices at all university canteens.
Fees: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/fee
Semester ticket: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/16432.html
The average cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to other major university cities in Germany. Currently, expenses for accommodation, food, health insurance and books are about 900 EUR per month. Please note that fees for health insurance may vary according to age. For further information, please see the following link: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/54664.html.
Germany Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium): https://uni-goettingen.de/en/218535.html
Proof of relevance of previous studies
Proof of relevant language skills
15 November (for the following summer semester)
15 May (for the following winter semester)
Service-Center für Studierende
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Platz der Göttinger Sieben 3
37073 Göttingen
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Online: https://phpapp2.zvw.uni-goettingen.de/profis_registrierung/
The application portal is only accessible during the application periods.
The university supports students in finding part-time jobs in local industries and businesses. A number of student jobs are also available at the university. They are announced on the following website: www.stellenwerk-goettingen.de
Please note that restrictions may apply with your scholarship or visa.
Foreign applicants should note that it is not easy to find a job to finance their studies, as German students are also searching for jobs. Some proficiency in German may be indispensable to find a job. Non-EU students are permitted to work a maximum of 120 full days (240 half days) per year.
The Accommodation Service of the International Office supports international students who are enrolled at the University of Göttingen in finding accommodation and serves as a point of contact for related queries. The Accommodation Service also publishes suitable offers from private landlords in Göttingen and collaborates with the Student Services ("Studentenwerk"). As the number of available accommodation options in Göttingen is limited, it is highly recommended to contact the Accommodation Service as early as possible. For further information, please see the following link: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/617883.html.
The Career Service of the University of Göttingen offers individual support to facilitate your successful transition from the academic to the professional world — whether you want to work in Germany or abroad. Especially for international students aiming for a career entry in Germany, the Career Service provides topic-specific "Career Impulse Sessions", workshops, online learning modules, and a qualification programme in "Building International Careers" as well as digital career tools and a virtual community for international employment opportunities: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/292.html.
The International Office provides a complimentary pick-up service ("Buddy Exchange Service") from the Göttingen railway station to the accommodation. German students help newly arrived students to adapt to the university and the city during their first weeks.
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/49307.html
There is also an orientation week for new international students, which provides valuable information about Göttingen and the university.
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/196392.html
Study Buddy programme (https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/112395.html) as a part of the Integration and Diversity project at Göttingen University (InDiGU)
https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/108275.html
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