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The general working language in the Berlin School of Economics is English. All courses are held in English.

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The Berlin School of Economics offers Berlin's career development programmes in economics, accounting, finance and management at the PhD and post-doc levels in a single and unique structure. Within the Berlin School of Economics,  Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin , Freie Universität Berlin , Technische Universität Berlin , University of Potsdam , ESMT Berlin , Hertie School, and Berlin Social Science Center (WZB) are pooling their efforts in the education of young researchers in economics.

The Berlin School of Economics PhD programme provides outstanding doctoral students with a vibrant, highly interconnected research community and a training structure that develops their talents in a unique combination of high-level academic and applied research. During the two-to-three-semester course phase of the programme, students deepen their knowledge of economic theory, applied economics, business studies, econometrics, and economic policy. To complete the course phase, 90 ECTS have to be obtained in courses, workshops, seminars, internships, etc. During the three-year research phase of the programme , students write their doctoral theses while having the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the professional research environment that is provided at the research institutions participating in the Berlin School of Economics.

The Berlin School of Economics PhD programme has four PhD tracks from which students can choose:

• PhD in Accounting
• PhD in Economics
• PhD in Finance
• PhD in Management

These tracks share a similar structure and allow for numerous specialisations.

The Berlin School of Economics post-doc programme ( Berlin School of Economics Research Associates Programme ) recruits its members from the international job market for new PhD graduates. The programme provides its members with academic mentoring and offers multiple support structures for research activities, travel, and skill development.

The Berlin School of Economics rests on the long-running efforts of a highly collaborative work environment of Berlin’s economic research institutions. Both Berlin School of Economics programmes are connected to all major research activities of the participating institutions.

Berlin School of Economics graduates are excellently prepared for positions in academia as well as for policy-related institutions and organisations, which has been documented by a list of outstanding placements .

Information can be found on our website .

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Self-organised internships during the course phase of the programme are possible, but they are not mandatory.

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Currently about 250 EUR per semester

PhD students will receive funding for the expected length of the programme. For the course phase, a stipend of 1,450 EUR per month and a family allowance for your children (if applicable) is provided. Funding during the research phase is normally provided through employment at one of the member institutions of the Berlin School of Economics.

The Berlin School of Economics welcomes highly qualified post-graduate students from around the world to enrol in its structured PhD programme.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Economics or Business Studies and have performed exceptionally well in their studies. Applicants from related fields (such as Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or quantitative social sciences) may also fulfil the admission requirements if they have a sufficient background in Economics or Business Studies.

All applicants may provide GRE General Test scores with their application. Providing GRE General Test scores is highly recommended but not mandatory. In addition, please note that the minimum scores for the GRE General Test (for admittance to the programme) vary based on the score levels of all applicants in the given year. Therefore, we do not specify a minimum score that must be achieved.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for the programme if they also apply for a Master’s programme in Berlin that offers a fast track option.

Applicants whose native language is not English are asked to demonstrate their English language proficiency, unless they hold a degree from a university in an English-speaking country or can document at least one year of studies at an English-speaking university. Sufficient evidence of a good command of English can be demonstrated by a high score in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Providing TOEFL or IELTS scores is highly recommended but not mandatory. Minimum scores that have to be achieved are not specified.

German language proficiency is not required.

Applications are to be submitted via our online application portal that is open during our annual application period.

More information can be found on our website .

For all of its doctoral students (and post-docs), the Berlin School of Economics provides support, e.g. mock job interviews, to help students successfully navigate the job market to find jobs as economists or in a similar field.

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The Berlin School of Economics offers excellent graduate training for junior economists.

The Hertie School collaborates with the Berlin School of Economics , a joint programme with Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT), WZB Berlin Social Science Center and DIW Berlin (the German Institute for Economic Research). It provides a structured career development programme for junior economists.

The Berlin School of Economics PhD Program unites the successful Berlin Doctoral Program in Economics and Management Science (BDPEMS) and German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) Graduate Center programmes and incorporates the best of both in a single career development programme.

The Berlin School of Economics  offers four tracks: PhD in Economics and three business tracks (PhD in Accounting, PhD in Finance and PhD in Management).

The Berlin School of Economics has a separate application process. The application deadline for October 2024 intake is on 11 February 2024, 11:59 p.m. (CET).

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The  Berlin School of Economics  offers career development programs in economics, accounting, finance and management at the PhD and Postdoc levels in a single and unique structure. Seven major institutions active in economics research in the Berlin area cooperate within the Berlin School of Economics: Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, University of Potsdam, ESMT Berlin, Hertie School and WZB Berlin Social Science Center. Together they are pooling their efforts in the education of young researchers in economics. The Berlin School of Economics is welcoming applications for the new cohort of its PhD Program starting in October 2024.

General structure of the curriculum

The  Berlin School of Economics PhD Program  provides outstanding doctoral students with a vibrant, intensively networked research community. The program develops the students’ talents in a unique combination of a high-level, academic research environment together with applied, policy-oriented research opportunities. Students receive state-of-the-art coursework training and can select from a wide array of specializations for their doctoral research.

The Berlin School of Economics PhD Program offers four different  PhD tracks : PhD in Economics, PhD in Accounting, PhD in Finance, and PhD in Management. All tracks share the same structure and general curriculum, and allow for numerous specializations.

The curriculum is divided in a qualification and a dissertation phase. During the  qualification phase  of the program (about three semesters), students acquire methodological and research-oriented training in mandatory and elective courses in economic theory, applied economics, business studies (accounting, finance, management), econometrics, and economic policy. Students define their research area and find supervisory support from two supervisors. They write research proposals that are discussed with faculty members individually and in seminars in order to provide early feedback on the scientific potential of research ideas. This is a central part of the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program, in which the students have full flexibility in the choice of their research topics and of the supervisors. During this phase, students are funded through stipends that allow for this flexibility. A minimum of 90 ECTS credits have to be obtained in order to finish the qualification phase of the program.

During the subsequent  dissertation phase  of the program (about three to four years), students write their doctoral thesis while having the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the professional research environment that is provided at the research institutions participating in the Berlin School of Economics. During this phase, students are typically employed at the research institution their supervisor is affiliated with. The PhD will be awarded by the Berlin School of Economics institution one of the student’s supervisors is affiliated with.

Graduates of the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program are excellently prepared for positions in academia as well as for policy-related institutions and organizations, which has been documented by a list of outstanding placements .

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Applicants should have a Master’s degree in economics or business studies. Applicants from related fields (such as industrial engineering, statistics, or quantitative social sciences) may also fulfill the admission requirements if they have a sufficient background in economics or business studies.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for the program if they also apply for a Master’s program offering a fast track option.

Applicants whose native language is not English are asked to demonstrate their English language proficiency, unless they hold a degree from a university in an English-speaking country or can document at least one year of studies at an English-speaking university. Sufficient evidence of a good command of English can be demonstrated with a high score in the “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL) or the “International English Language Testing System” (IELTS). Providing TOEFL or IELTS scores is highly recommended but not mandatory. 

All applicants are asked to provide GRE General Test scores with their application. Providing GRE General Test scores is highly recommended but not mandatory.

How to Apply: 

Applications for an intake into the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program in October 2024 will be accepted until February 11, 2024 , and can only be submitted via the Berlin School of Economics application portal. The application portal will be opened mid November 2023 .

All information on the application for the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program can be found on the official website .

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Studying Finance at the Master Level

This page describes the courses offered by the Finance Group at the Master level and recommends study plans for students specializing in finance and those who consider writing a doctoral dissertation in finance after completing their master degree. To specialize in finance, master degree students should use the following course sequence.

Students interested in professional asset management should consider participating in the two-year long Portfolio Management Program ( PMP ). Participation in the PMP will earn 10 ECTS, which can be credited to the "Überfachlicher Wahlbereich" (ÜWP). Students who consider writing a doctoral dissertation in finance after completing their master program should use the following "research track" course sequence, which contains a few Ph.D.-level courses in the second year.

* Ph.D. level courses

Course Descriptions

Finance Theory (VL + UE, 4 SWS, 6 SP, WS) pdf

This course reviews and extends students' understanding of methods for capital budgeting and the valuation of financial and non-financial assets. Topics include NPV, the term structure of interest rates, bond valuation, interest rate parity, the CAPM and the underlying portfolio theory, stock valuation, capital budgeting, the weighted average cost of capital, the theorems of Modigliani and Miller, and capital structure irrelevance as an application of put-call parity.

Corporate Restructuring (VL + UE, 4 SWS, 6 SP, SS) pdf

This course prepares students to understand and evaluate several types of corporate restructurings. Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with the major issues surrounding mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, and divestitures, as well as reorganizations in financial distress. Case studies and practitioner talks are an integral part of this course.

Financial Derivatives (VL + UE, 4 SWS, 6 SP, WS) pdf

Upon completion of the module, students will be familiar with how standard financial derivatives such as futures, forwards, and options are structured and how they are used in risk management. They will be able to apply standard pricing methods such as the binomial model and the Black-Scholes model, but will also develop a critical understanding of the derivatives business and its role in financial markets and society.

Fixed Income (VL + UE, 4 SWS, 6 SP, SS) pdf

This course covers the basic concepts of fixed income analysis. it applies these concepts to the valuations of fixed income products, and discusses how these products are used for the purpose of investment and risk transfer. Some of the controversies surrounding the use of fixed income products such as interest rate swaps and/or collateralized debt obligations will also be covered.

Advanced Corporate Finance (VL + UE, 4 SWS, 6 SP, SS) pdf

This course explains the impact of principal-agent conflicts and information asymmetries on major financial decisions and policies of non-financial firms, such as capital structure, fund raising, payout policy, corporate governance, executive compensation, and corporate risk management.

Case Seminar Advanced Corporate Finance (SE, 3 SWS, 12 SP, SS) pdf

This seminar discusses Harvard Business School case studies that relate to the materials covered in Finance Theory and Advanced Corporate Finance. In addition, there will be several company presentations of real-world business cases. The best performing students will be invited to participate in the annual CFA Institute Research Challenge .

Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital  (SE, 2 SWS, 6 SP, WS) pdf

The course introduces students to entrepreneurial finance and venture capital, providing an overview of the venture capital industry and valuation techniques used in the area. Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with (i) economic challenges faced by startups and how various forms of entrepreneurial finance help address them; (ii) main sources of entrepreneurial finance; (iii) institutional aspects of the venture capital industry; (iv) key valuation methods.

Advanced Financial Economics (VL + UE, 4 SWS, 6 SP, SS)

Research Topics in Finance I (SE, 2 SWS, 6 SP, WS) pdf

This course explores classic and current academic research on Financial Intermediation. It targets PhD and Master students who are currently looking for a topic for their own thesis. The course starts with a lecture-style presentation of the overarching research themes in the literature. Seminar participants will then present and discuss classic papers, as well as current unpublished papers that are still being presented at conferences.

Selected Topics of Emerging Markets (VL + SE, 4 SWS, 6 SP, WS) pdf

This module consists of two parts. In the beginning of the semester there are weekly lectures, 4 hours per week, about emerging markets, principles of financial development, the Asian financial crisis, microfinance and further financial issues. In January of the same term there is a seminar during two days about a specific topic that will be preannounced.

Writing a Master Thesis:

If you would like to write a Master thesis in Finance, you should complete one of the preparatory Master Thesis Seminars offered by the Finance Group. We offer three alternatives, the "Master Thesis Seminar in Corporate Finance" (usually thaught by Prof. Adam, the "Master Thesis Seminar in Finance" (usually taught by Prof. Bruche), and the "Master Thesis Seminar in Financial Economics" (usually taught by Prof. Stomper). You should complete only one of these.

Prior to taking one of these seminars, you should have successfully completed the core module "Finance Theory", and have completed as many finance electives as possible. Most thesis topics will be of an empirical nature. Therefore, good econometric skills are essential. The courses Econometric Methods of Applied Econometrics are highly recommended. Familiarity with statistic software, such as Stata, R or SAS, is also important. Since most of the relevant literature is in English, we recommend that you write the Master thesis in English, but this is not a requirement.

Master Thesis Seminar in Corporate Finance (Adam) (SE, 4 SWS, 6 SP, WS)

The Master Thesis Seminar in "Corporate Finance" consists of two parts: The first part reviews some basic econometric techniques from an end user perspective. The second part, students present papers from the literature to learn how to present research. In addition, students are required to replicate an empirical research paper with new data using Stata or R.

Master Thesis Seminar in Finance (Bruche) (SE, 4 SWS, 6 SP, WS)

The Master Thesis Seminar in Finance consists of two parts and uses a hybrid format: In the first part, students start exploring individual research topics for their own Masters' thesis and discuss their ideas in class. The second part reviews some basic econometric techniques from an end user perspective and subsequently discussing and applying the techniques. At the end of the course, students present their research topic and write a short summary, and thus are in a position to start work on their thesis.

Master Thesis Seminar in Financial Economics (Stomper) (SE, 4 SWS, 6 SP, SS)

The purpose of this seminar is to introduce students to major empirical research topics and methods in financial economics, in order to prepare them for writing a Master thesis. In the seminar, students replicate and present papers from the literature to learn how to conduct and present research.

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Berlin police brace for backlash after 'Palestine Congress' ban

Following the cancellation of a controversial "Palestine Congress" planned for three days in Berlin, the city's police were on Saturday prepared in force for spontaneous protests.

Police on Friday broke up the pro-Palestinian conference in the Tempelhof area of Berlin and asked some 250 participants to leave the hall just two hours after the event began.

Organizers of the conference had decried Israel's ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, and attacked the German government's support for the Israeli government.

According to the police, organizers had registered a demonstration of 1,500 people for Saturday against the ban on the event. A police spokesman said the assembly area would be protected accordingly.

Despite a calm night in the capital, the police were out in large numbers to monitor the situation on Saturday, with reinforcements available as needed.

"The number of officers we deploy on Saturday will depend on the situation," a spokeswoman said in the morning. Originally, around 900 officers were to accompany the second day of the congress.

The reason given by the authorities was a video broadcast of a speech by a man who is banned from political activity in Germany for hate speech against Israel and Jews.

When the man spoke, the police intervened with several officers, cut the transmission and temporarily switched off the power.

According to a police spokeswoman, the authorities saw the danger "that such anti-Semitic, violence-glorifying and Holocaust-denying speeches could be repeated at the event."

The decision therefore applies not only to Friday, but also to Saturday and Sunday, she added.

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser praised the police's efforts on X, formerly Twitter.

"It is right and necessary for the Berlin police to crack down on the so-called Palestine Congress. We do not tolerate Islamist propaganda and hatred against Jews," Faeser wrote.

The police union also called the crackdown by officers a "strong signal in the direction of those who exploit our democracy or doubt the assertiveness of the capital's police force."

"Anyone who wants to utilise our democratic opportunities must also comply with regulations and laws," regional head Stephan Weh said in a press release.

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