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Master in International Economics and Public Policy - Christoph Wirp MIEPP Program Manager Summer 2020 - Master in ...
Christoph Wirp
               MIEPP Program Manager

    Master in International
Economics and Public Policy
              Summer 2020
Master in International Economics and Public Policy - Christoph Wirp MIEPP Program Manager Summer 2020 - Master in ...
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Master in International Economics and Public Policy - Christoph Wirp MIEPP Program Manager Summer 2020 - Master in ...
Content

Content
1.   Introduction
2.   Newsletter/Links
3.   Structure
4.   Double Master
5.   Erasmus
6.   Important Dates
7.   Exams
Master in International Economics and Public Policy - Christoph Wirp MIEPP Program Manager Summer 2020 - Master in ...
1. Introduction

About Me
Christoph Wirp
MIEPP Program Manager

Office Hours:
         Tuesday,                 14:00 – 16:00
         Thursday,                9:00 – 12:00
         Room 01-321 (RW2)

Tel.:    + 49 (0) 6131-39-23099
E-Mail: MIEPP@uni-mainz.de

Johannnes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Jakob-Welder-Weg 4
55128 Mainz
Master in International Economics and Public Policy - Christoph Wirp MIEPP Program Manager Summer 2020 - Master in ...
1. Introduction

                    Prof. Dr. Philipp Harms
                    Chair of International Economics

Program Directors
                    Prof. Dr. Daniel Schunk
                    Chair of Public Economics
Master in International Economics and Public Policy - Christoph Wirp MIEPP Program Manager Summer 2020 - Master in ...
2. Newsletter/Links

Newsletter
• Don‘t forget to check your university e-mail account
 (JohnDoe@students.uni-mainz.de)

• Register for the MIEPP newsletter:
    → Send an empty e-mail with the subject subscribe master-economics to
    sympa@lists.uni-mainz.de and follow the instructions in the confirmation
    request (see http://www.master.economics.uni-mainz.de/224.php )
Master in International Economics and Public Policy - Christoph Wirp MIEPP Program Manager Summer 2020 - Master in ...
2. Newsletter/Links

Links
    Master in International Economics and Public Policy:
    http://www.master.economics.uni-mainz.de/

    Jogustine:
    https://jogustine.uni-mainz.de/

    Corona Faq:
    https://www.master.economics.uni-mainz.de/news/

    University Corona Information:
    https://sl-en.uni-mainz.de/information-regarding-the-coronavirus/
Master in International Economics and Public Policy - Christoph Wirp MIEPP Program Manager Summer 2020 - Master in ...
3. Structure

Terminology
        Specializations (you have to pick one)             Module (usually 6 Credits per course)

                                                                                  Sometimes another
                                                            Course
                                      Public Policy                                    Course
   International
    Economics
                                                      Tutorial (sometimes
                                                                                        Tutorial
                                                       in smaller groups)

               Statistics and Econometrics
Master in International Economics and Public Policy - Christoph Wirp MIEPP Program Manager Summer 2020 - Master in ...
3. Structure

 Terminology
            Specializations (you have to pick one)                          Module (usually 6 Credits per course)

      International                               Public Policy
       Economics                                                                                   Sometimes another
                                                  For Example:               Course
                                                                                                        Course
       For Example:
                                           - Taxation
 - Int. Macroeconomics                     - Behavioral Economics
 - Trade in Services                       - Macro and Labor           Tutorial (sometimes
 - International Financial                                                                               Tutorial
                                           - Advanced Microeconomics    in smaller groups)
   Markets                                 - Digital Economics
 - Recent Advances in
   Int. Trade

                Statistics Courses, For example:
- Analysis of Microdata - Statistics and Econometrics I and II
- Health Economics
Master in International Economics and Public Policy - Christoph Wirp MIEPP Program Manager Summer 2020 - Master in ...
3. Structure

Basic Structure Winter Start
  First
                                              Core Modules (30 Credits)
Semester

 Second
Semester           Choose a Specialization                                       Free Part
                        At least 24 Credits                  Maximum 24 Credits in other courses in the free part

  Third
Semester                                                     Free Part Seminar (6 credits, can also be in
               Specilization Seminar (6 credits)
                                                                         your specialization)

 Fourth
                                     Master Thesis and Colloquium (30 Credits)
Semester
3. Structure

Basic Structure Summer Start
  First              Choose a Specialization                                          Free Part
                (International Economics or Public Policy)
Semester       need at least 24 Credits as elective modules
                                                                  Maximum 24 Credits in other courses in the free part

 Second
                                                   Core Modules (30 Credits)
Semester

                            Specialization                                            Free Part
                (International Economics or Public Policy)
                                                                  Maximum 24 Credits in other courses in the free part
  Third        need at least 24 Credits as elective modules
Semester
                                                                    Seminar (6 credits, can also be in your
                        Seminar (6 credits)
                                                                                specialization)

 Fourth
                                         Master Thesis and Colloquium (30 Credits)
Semester
3. Structure

Structure 1st Semester

                             Chose a Specialization
               (remember you need 24 Credits in your specialization)

    Elective    Elective             Elective              Elective    Elective
    Module      Module               Module                Module      Module

    Course      Course                Course               Course      Course

    Tutorial    Tutorial             Tutorial              Tutorial    Tutorial
SEMESTER ABROAD?                         If you are planning a stay abroad during your studies,
  DOUBLE DEGREE?                           there are various contact persons at your disposal:

     FB 03 International Programs         JGU International Office          FB 03 ERASMUS

   Double Degree               Exchange   https://www.international.    https://erasmus.wiwi.uni-
      Warsaw                   Shanghai     uni-mainz.de/outgoing/      mainz.de/outgoing/news/

   See the following slides!
   More information:
   fb03-international@uni-mainz.de

FB 03 International Programs
Summer Term 2020
Double Degree
                                                                    Warsaw

 ONE PROGRAM – TWO DEGREES

 German-Polish Master Double Degree Program in
 International Economics and Public Policy (IEPP)

 in cooperation with our partner university, Warsaw School of
 Economics (SGH), Poland’s leading university of economics and
 management

FB 03 International Programs
Summer Term 2020
Double Degree
                                                                                          Warsaw

KEY FACTS
          • Partner university: Warsaw School of Economics (SGH)
          • Structure:
                − 1st year: JGU Mainz (program‘s language English)
                − 2nd year: SGH Warsaw (program‘s language English)
          • Master Thesis can be written either in Mainz or in Warsaw
          • While seeking the MIEPP degree in Mainz, participating students might
            choose between a degree in “Management” or in “Finance and
            Accounting” at SGH
          • Each winter semester, five students are admitted to enroll in the 2-year
            Double Degree Program

FB 03 International Programs
Summer Term 2020
Double Degree
                                                                                         Warsaw

DEGREES

                           Master of Science in International Economics
                                         and Public Policy
                                            JGU Mainz

                          Option 1                            Option 2
                Master in Management               Master in Finance and Accounting
                    SGH Warsaw                                SGH Warsaw

FB 03 International Programs
Summer Term 2020
Double Degree
                                                                                  Warsaw

 MORE DETAILS
           • On request, we will be happy to provide you with an overview of
             the courses to be taken at JGU and SGH
           • Beginning of studies abroad at the SGH is only possible in the
             winter semester - simply contact us so that we can plan your
             course of study in the double master's program with you

FB 03 International Programs
Summer Term 2020
Double Degree
                                                                                                     Warsaw

APPLICATION PROCESS
          •     Only students who are enrolled in the Master of Science in International
                Economics and Public Policy, Management or Accounting and Finance are allowed
                to apply for this double degree program
          •     Required documents:
                 − A certified copy of your bachelor’s degree (in English or German)
                 − English equivalent to B2 or a score of 87 points (or higher) in the internet
                     based TOEFL test
                 − Letter of motivation (in English, max. 2 pages)
                 − Short CV (in English, max. 2 pages)
          •     The results of your first MIEPP-exams will also be considered

          Application deadline: February 1

FB 03 International Programs
Summer Term 2020
Double Degree
                                                                            Warsaw

CONTACT
  Svenja Telgheder                       Leska Sahl
  International Program Manager          International Program Manager
  Studienbüro FB 03                      Studienbüro FB03
  Room 01-335                            Room 01-335
  06131/39-27180                         06131/39-27226

  Mail: fb03-international@uni-mainz.de
  Office hours: Tuesday & Friday 10-12 a.m.

  Website: https://www.master.economics.uni-mainz.de/443.php
Austausch
                                                                    Shanghai

  Auslandssemester in Shanghai, China
  Tongji-Universität
  Chinesisch-Deutsches Hochschulkolleg

Please note: This program is aimed exclusively at German-speaking
students, since classes in Shanghai are held in German.

 FB 03 International Programs
 Summer Term 2020
ERASMUS Programme
 EuRopean Community Action Scheme for the
       Mobility of University Students
Why study abroad with the Erasmus Programme?

✓    Offering you 27 partner universities within 15 different countries
✓    Optionally 1 or 2 semesters abroad
✓    Student grant for Erasmus students
✓    Remittal of tuition fees at the partner university
✓    Administrative support and supervision during the whole process
     - from the application procedure until returning to Mainz

      1. Semester          2. Semester          3. Semester      4. Semester

    Start studies at        Application
                                                                 Studies abroad
      JGU Mainz              Erasmus

                        Application deadline:
                       End of November 2020
Overview of our partner universities
                         For MIEPP students we offer
                         partner universities in 15
                         countries:
                         ✓ Austria
                         ✓ Belgium
                         ✓ Croatia
                         ✓ Finland
                         ✓ France
                         ✓ Italy
                         ✓ Netherlands
                         ✓ Norway
                         ✓ Poland
                         ✓ Portugal
                         ✓ Spain
                         ✓ Sweden
                         ✓ Turkey
                         ✓ UK
                         ✓ Latvia
Notice for students in Germany with Visa
    ✓   If you are in Germany with a VISA, you can also participate in the
        ERASMUS programme
    ▪   However, please be aware of the fact that your residence permit in
        another EU country may be limited to 3 months without losing the
        residence permit in Germany
    ✓   Yet, it is possible to extend your stay in a foreign EU country without
        losing residence permit in Germany – you will need to talk individually to
        the German administrative offices
    ▪   Thus, a detailed planning far in advance is necessary
    ▪   For further questions, please feel free to
        reach out to us any time!
Information & Contact Erasmus Büro
WiWi
▪ Homepage
   http://erasmus.wiwi.uni-mainz.de
▪ Facebook
   https://www.facebook.com/
   ErasmusWiwiMainz
▪ E-mail
   erasmus-wiwi@uni-mainz.de
▪ Office Hours
   Wednesday, 2 – 3 pm
   Room 00-141, Altes ReWi

 Erasmus – Study Abroad Fair
   Beginning of November 2020
       Foyer Neues ReWi
6. Important Dates

Academic Calendar
• Start of lecture period: April 20, 2020
• End of lecture period (for now): July 11, 2020
• The exams will (for now) take place after July 12, 2020 (maximum
  three weeks)

• Public Holidays:
   • April 17, 18 and 19
   • May 1, 21
   • June 1 and 11
6. Important Dates

Deadlines
Application for admission to exam-relevant credits
                                  until May 22, 2020
• Via post to:
         Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
         Fachbereich Rechts- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften
         Studienbüro
         55099 Mainz
• Documents needed:
   • Application form (download center of the Study Office)
   • Passport-sized photo
   • Student ID
• Only needs to be done once
6. Important Dates

Deadlines
Registration for Modules and Courses (in Jogustine)
                                  April 14, 2020, 1 p.m.
                                             until
                                  April 30, 2020, 9 p.m.

    • Without this registration it is impossible to register for exams
    • Needs to be done every semester! (Normally 3 registration
      periods)
    • (https://info.jogustine.en.uni-mainz.de/registration-periods/course-registration-
      periods/)
6. Important Dates

Deadlines
      Module (usually 6 Credits per course)      Register

                             Sometimes another
       Course                                    Register
                                  Course

Tutorial (sometimes
                                   Tutorial      Register
 in smaller groups)
6. Important Dates

Deadlines
Registration for exams (in Jogustine)

                                       June 08, 2020, 1 p.m.

                                                    until

                                       June 22, 2020, 1 p.m.
• Late registrations will not be accepted !
• Needs to be done every semester!
• If you have any problems with completing the registration procedure, please contact
  studienbuero-fb03@uni-mainz.de
  within the registration period
• (https://info.jogustine.en.uni-mainz.de/registration-periods/exam-registration-periods/)
7. Exams

Exams
• A module’s exam may consist of:
    • one exam for all courses of a module (“Module final-exams”) or of
    • separate exams for each of the courses of a module (“Module part-exams”)
      → part-exams of a module can be undertaken in different semesters.
7. Exams

Exams
• Written exams (60 – 120 min)
    ▪ Calculations
    ▪ Essay
    ▪ Electronic
    ▪ Multiple choice

• Oral exams (15 - 30 min)

• Semester/term/take-home paper (4 - 6 weeks)
7. Exams

Exams
• Exams can be repeated twice (i.e., a total of three attempts: the
  main exam + two repeat exams)

• You cannot retake an exam to get a better grade or more credits
  once you succeed

• Failed exams should be retaken as soon as possible. But you can
  also postpone them

• If you are sick during an exam, you will have to provide a doctor‘s
  note

• Using the Joker => Joker form
First Week Schedule
 Monday        Tuesday               Wednesday                Thursday                 Friday

                                 9 a.m. Online Math      9 a.m. Online Math      9 a.m. Online Math
  FREE
                                       Review                  Review                  Review

  FREE     10:00 Welcome         Online Math Review      Online Math Review      Online Math Review

  FREE                           Online Math Review      Online Math Review      Online Math Review

          2:15 p.m. Professor
  FREE                           Online Math Review      Online Math Review      Online Math Review
             Introduction

                                5.30 p.m. Online Math   5.30 p.m. Online Math   5.30 p.m. Online Math
  FREE
                                       Review                  Review                  Review
Student Representatives

WHO
WE
ARE

         Felicia Henschler & Johannes Elz

                Elected every year -
      Special student contact with professors
▪ Answer queries from students
       ▪ Launch career events
OUR    ▪ Call meetings & forums
ROLE   ▪ Ensure students‘ welfare
       ▪ Coordination of social events (normally)
       ▪ Communication & reminders
JOIN OUR
NETWORK
           # MIEPP UNI MAINZ
           ▪ Share job openings
           ▪ Network with current & former MIEPPs
           ▪ Discover job opportunities
           ▪ Links on next slide
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/524284681059096/

           Whatsapp:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lxizt6420ZyAzYa6Z6QQn2 (all students)

JOIN OUR               https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kw5NjDrSHvPGnBOqwMaSTC (your semester)

NETWORK    Linkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8414796/

           Xing:       https://www.xing.com/communities/groups/miepp-uni-mainz-b1bf-1047430/posts
If you have any questions, always feel free to contact us via
          miepp-studentreps@uni-mainz.de
          or send us a message on Whatsapp or Facebook.

CONTACT
          We hope you can enjoy your first semester despite the current situation
          and look forward to getting to know you in person as soon as possible!

                  Cheers

                           Felicia & Johannes
Thanks for your attention
Questions?
(sadly you will have to e-mail me at
       MIEPP@uni-mainz.de)
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