Economic Geography, Innovation and Sustainability

• Integrated teaching concept: With us, you will learn to understand the complex challenges of the world (Theory), analyze them (Empirics) and develop practicable solutions (Policy). Our teaching methods are closely linked to current, practice-relevant issues, and you will benefit from study projects conducted in close collaboration with partners from politics and business.
• Internationality: Our program is distinguished by its strong international orientation. You have the opportunity to study at partner universities in both European and non-European countries or to obtain a double degree with the University of Groningen. Furthermore, internationally renowned professors enrich our curriculum as part of the annual "International Seminar in Economic Geography" (ISEG).
• Research Excellence with Multiple Professorships: The IWKG actively contributes to the scientific discourse with regular publications in internationally renowned journals. Our program integrates research and teaching, ensuring that you always benefit from the latest scientific findings.
• Diverse Career Opportunities: After graduating at IWKG, numerous exciting career opportunities open up. The excellent job prospects for economic geography fields are confirmed and documented through regular surveys of our graduates.
• Networking: Our active alumni association, WiGeoH, offers excellent networking opportunities as well as access to potential employers and internships.
• Excellent Support: You will be supported by a highly qualified team in small work groups, distinguished by their commitment and excellent international contacts – in both academic research and the private sector.
• Research support: For many who discover their interest in research, we offer the possibility of doctoral studies in both economic and cultural geography.

This Master's programme is limited to 25 students per year. In the preceding Bachelor's degree programme (geography, economics or related disciplines), economic geography and economics content must have been studied to a certain extent. Applicants who neither have a German higher education entrance qualification nor have obtained their Bachelor's degree at a German higher education institution must also have sufficient knowledge of the German language at the language level C1 CEFR.

Information for prospective students:

• Programme profile and application information on the Leibniz University website
• Detailed information on admission requirements
• Form A (only available in German): Nachweis über die fachliche Eignung des vorangehenden Studiums
• Form B (only available in German): Nachweis über das Vorliegen der Kriterien zur Notenverbesserung

Educational objective: Qualification for professional activity in the fields of project management, location and market analysis, regional development, economic development and research, among others.

Graduates of the master in economic geography…

• are able to work independently and in a structured manner on economic geographic issues
• have in-depth knowledge of spatial relationships
• have specific knowledge in the fields of innovation, regional development, foundation and economic policy, among others
• are proficient in analytical methods with which they can describe, interpret and evaluate interrelationships
• use modern data science methods (GIS, R, ...) for the processing of questions
• are trained in presentation and lecture techniques
• have experience in project work and are team players.