Quantitative Decision Making in Economics and Management (QDEM)
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Degree
Master of Science
Language
English
Tuition
Free
Duration
4 semesters
Programme Overview
English-taught MSc focused on quantitative decision-making, econometrics, data analysis, and management-oriented economics with strong methodological training.
Admission Requirements
- Academic requirements
Online entrance test: 90-minute multiple choice test on mathematics, statistics, microeconomics, and basic knowledge of computer science.
- Minimum GPA
- No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
- English requirements
- The reviewed official QDEM page states that applicants need English-language skills equivalent to at least B2 level and that accepted proofs include TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge certificates. Exact current score minima were not clearly published on the reviewed official pages.
- Accepted bachelor fields
- The reviewed official QDEM programme page states that applicants need a bachelor's degree in economics, management, business studies, or a related field with quantitative preparation appropriate for the programme.
- APS Certificate
- Yes
- Thesis required
- Yes
Costs & Funding
- Tuition fee
- None
- Semester contribution
- EUR 349.10 per semester (semester fee published for JGU Mainz campus for Summer Semester 2026).
- ECTS credits
- 120 Credit Points (CP)
- Funding info
Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 349.10 per semester (semester fee published for JGU Mainz campus for Summer Semester 2026).
Career Outcomes
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Programme details
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Mode
- full-time
- Start
- Winter semester 2026/27
- App. Window
- 01 April → 15 November (annual)
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