The globalization of markets and economies requires an understanding of international economic structures, foreign cultures and language skills. In the 2000/01 winter semester, “European Economic Studies (EES)”, the first consecutive Bachelor's and Master's degree in economics at the time, was introduced in Bavaria, which specifically addresses these requirements. In addition to a large number of options, practical relevance and international orientation, the course places particular emphasis on interdisciplinarity with regard to related social and economic content.
The basic prerequisite for successfully completing a degree in economics is an interest in economic issues and the associated societal phenomena. In addition, the ability to think analytically is particularly relevant in order to be able to grasp and structure complex relationships. Economics considers macroeconomic structures (economic and industrial policy, globalization and financial markets, educational economics and labor markets, etc.). The theoretical approach of economics makes use of mathematical and statistical methods. However, this does not mean that only true 'math cracks' can successfully complete this course. The prerequisite, however, is the willingness to deal with mathematical methods and to apply them.
The focus of the master’s degree is on developing an individual academic profile, which is guaranteed, among other things, by a high degree of freedom of choice. Internationality and interdisciplinarity, with a strong behavioral economic profile, are very important here. Training in one or two foreign business languages and numerous specialization options complete the range of courses. There is freedom of choice in related disciplines such as , , or .