The Double Master’s Programme in European Studies gives students the opportunity to benefit from the outstanding expertise of two top-ranking universities. Participants of the programme study at each university for one year and graduate with two master’s degrees from the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Maastricht University.

The Double Master is an ambitious research-based and interdisciplinary programme which has a strong focus on the European Union, its institutions and policies. Students develop an in-depth understanding of the EU and of the workings of politics and society in an integrated Europe. The programme equips graduates with excellent methodological skills, enabling them to operate at an advanced level in an international research environment.... [-]

The Double Master’s Programme in Business Administration gives students the opportunity to pursue two master’s degrees from two top-ranking universities in only two years. Students spend their first year at the University of Cologne and their second year at one of the partner universities. This gives them a unique advantage as they can combine the best of two universities and enjoy the benefits of an international environment, allowing them to improve their intercultural understanding as well as their language skills.

The international master’s programme is part of the regular course offer at both universities and is based on the mutual recognition of credit points. Each programme has its own focus, depending on the partner university’s available specialisations.... [-]

The Double Master’s Programme in Health Economics gives students the opportunity to pursue two master’s degrees from two renowned universities during a two-year programme. The programme focuses on innovation in the healthcare sector and on current and future healthcare challenges. It is directed at students that want to pursue a career in the healthcare sector with an academic interest in innovation at multiple levels: individuals, groups and on an organisational level as well as regional, national and international. Students gain an in-depth understanding of health economics and innovation in health care. Students selected for the Double Master’s Programme in Health Economics complete their first year at the University of Cologne and their second year at Maastricht University. Students follow a study path that is integrated into the regular course offer of both universities.... [-]

The Business Administration master programme consists of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) points and is laid out as a full-time 4-semester programme. It is a consecutive master’s degree, based on a bachelor’s degree in the field of business administration. One of the six following specialised fields within the business administration is selected, and forms the focus of study from the beginning:

Top-ranking: The WiSo Faculty and its specialised fields of study are among the leaders in prestigious university rankings, for example, those of the German business newspapers Handelsblatt and Wirtschaftswoche. These positions guarantee outstanding quality in research and teaching.... [-]

The Economics master programme consists of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) points and is designed as a full-time 4-semester programme. It is a consecutive master degree based on a bachelor’s degree in the field of economics. The core and advanced sections cover content-specific and methodological foundations in micro and macroeconomics, statistics, econometrics and mathematics. These competencies enable you to comprehend scientific literature on economic science and independently analyse economic problems on an advanced theoretical and empirical level. There is a variety of research and method-oriented modules (Research Track Modules) to choose from, allowing you to put together a course package that best suits your level of knowledge and training objectives.... [-]

The Double Master’s Programme in Demography and Social Inequality gives students the opportunity to benefit from the outstanding expertise of two top-ranking universities. Participants of the programme spend one year studying at each university and graduate with two master’s degrees: a Master of Sciences in Sociology and Social Research issued by the University of Cologne and a Master of Science in Population Studies issued by the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

The international master's programme focuses on demographic change, population dynamics and the challenges faced by modern societies due to increasing life expectancy, decreasing birth rates and migration. Students will learn to apply advanced social research methods and data analysis, providing necessary tools to deal with current issues such as ageing, social inequality, family, integration and education, among others. Students will have the possibility of acquiring in-depth knowledge of these topics and developing interdisciplinary research skills.... [-]

The CEMS Master's in International Management (CEMS MIM) is a master’s programme in the field of business and management, which is delivered by 30 leading universities from around the world in cooperation with more than 70 multinational corporations and four social partners. In Cologne, the CEMS MIM is offered as part of the 2-year MSc in International Management.

An international focus and strong links with industry and business set the programme apart from others. Alongside internationally aligned courses, Skill Seminars and Business Projects, it includes an internship abroad and a term at a CEMS partner institution in another country. In addition to being the most international management programme on the market, it is the starting point for lifelong professional and personal networks.... [-]

The Master in Sociology and Empirical Social Research focuses on advanced methods of data collection and analysis, conveying a key qualification that is increasingly in demand. It is based on the practical, research-oriented handling of current topics such as ageing, the labour market, education, family, health, integration, crime and the economy. The Sociology and Social Research master programme are set out as a full-time 4-semester programme. It is a consecutive master degree, based on a bachelor’s degree in the field of sociology. The core and advanced sections of the master programme cover methodological foundations of sociology and social research. The specialisation section consists of a research seminar as well as advanced modules in sociology and social research. The supplementary section serves to develop a more specific profile—either by deepening and specialising or by diversifying your knowledge. Further modules in business administration as well as in social sciences and economics are available to students.... [-]