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Christoph Wirp

MIEPP Program Manager

Master in International Economics and Public Policy

Summer 2020

Welcome!(from afar)

Content

1. Introduction

2. Newsletter/Links

3. Structure

4. Double Master

5. Erasmus

6. Important Dates

7. Exams

Content

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

1. Introduction

Program Directors

Prof. Dr. Philipp Harms

Chair of International Economics

Prof. Dr. Daniel Schunk

Chair of Public Economics

1. Introduction

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 )

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/

2. Newsletter/Links

Terminology

3. Structure

International Economics

Public Policy

Specializations (you have to pick one)

Statistics and Econometrics

Module (usually 6 Credits per course)

CourseSometimes another

Course

Tutorial (sometimes in smaller groups)

Tutorial

Terminology

3. Structure

International Economics

For Example:

- Int. Macroeconomics- Trade in Services- International Financial Markets

- Recent Advances in Int. Trade

Public Policy

For Example:

- Taxation- Behavioral Economics- Macro and Labor- Advanced Microeconomics- Digital Economics

Specializations (you have to pick one)

Statistics Courses, For example:- Analysis of Microdata - Statistics and Econometrics I and II - Health Economics

Module (usually 6 Credits per course)

CourseSometimes another

Course

Tutorial (sometimes in smaller groups)

Tutorial

Basic Structure Winter Start

3. Structure

Core Modules (30 Credits)

Master Thesis and Colloquium (30 Credits)

First Semester

Fourth Semester

Specilization Seminar (6 credits)Free Part Seminar (6 credits, can also be in

your specialization)

Second Semester

Third Semester

Choose a Specialization At least 24 Credits

Free PartMaximum 24 Credits in other courses in the free part

Basic Structure Summer Start

3. Structure

Core Modules (30 Credits)

Master Thesis and Colloquium (30 Credits)

Specialization (International Economics or Public Policy)

need at least 24 Credits as elective modules

Free Part Maximum 24 Credits in other courses in the free part

First Semester

Fourth Semester

Seminar (6 credits)Seminar (6 credits, can also be in your

specialization)

Second Semester

Third Semester

Choose a Specialization (International Economics or Public Policy)

need at least 24 Credits as elective modules

Free PartMaximum 24 Credits in other courses in the free part

Structure 1st Semester

3. Structure

Course Course Course Course Course

Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial

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

Elective Module

Elective Module

Elective Module

Elective Module

Elective Module

FB 03 International ProgramsSummer Term 2020

SEMESTER ABROAD?

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

https://www.international.uni-mainz.de/outgoing/

JGU International Office

https://erasmus.wiwi.uni-mainz.de/outgoing/news/

FB 03 ERASMUSFB 03 International Programs

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

Double Degree Warsaw

ExchangeShanghai

FB 03 International Programs Summer Term 2020

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

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

Master in Management SGH Warsaw

Option 2

Master in Finance and Accounting 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

Double Degree Warsaw

FB 03 International Programs Summer Term 2020

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

Double Degree Warsaw

FB 03 International Programs Summer Term 2020

CONTACT

Svenja Telgheder

International Program Manager

Studienbüro FB 03

Room 01-335

06131/39-27180

Leska Sahl

International Program Manager

Studienbüro FB03

Room 01-335

06131/39-27226

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

Mail: fb03-international@uni-mainz.de

Office hours: Tuesday & Friday 10-12 a.m.

Double Degree Warsaw

Auslandssemester in Shanghai, ChinaTongji-UniversitätChinesisch-Deutsches Hochschulkolleg

FB 03 International Programs Summer Term 2020

AustauschShanghai

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

ERASMUS ProgrammeEuRopean Community Action Scheme for the

Mobility of University Students

✓ 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

3. Semester

Why study abroad with the Erasmus Programme?

1. Semester 2. Semester

Start studies at

JGU Mainz Studies abroad

Application deadline: End of November 2020

3. Semester 4. Semester

Application

Erasmus

Overview of our partner universitiesFor MIEPP students we offerpartner 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

▪ Homepagehttp://erasmus.wiwi.uni-mainz.de

▪ Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ErasmusWiwiMainz

▪ E-mailerasmus-wiwi@uni-mainz.de

▪ Office HoursWednesday, 2 – 3 pmRoom 00-141, Altes ReWi

Erasmus – Study Abroad FairBeginning of November 2020

Foyer Neues ReWi

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 MainzFachbereich Rechts- und WirtschaftswissenschaftenStudienbüro55099 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

DeadlinesRegistration 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

6. Important Dates

Module (usually 6 Credits per course)

CourseSometimes another

Course

Tutorial (sometimes in smaller groups)

Tutorial

Register

Register

Register

DeadlinesRegistration 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.dewithin the registration period

• (https://info.jogustine.en.uni-mainz.de/registration-periods/exam-registration-periods/)

6. Important Dates

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: themain exam + two repeat exams)

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

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

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

• Using the Joker => Joker form

7. Exams

First Week ScheduleMonday

FREE

FREE

FREE

5.30 p.m. Online Math Review

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

FREE

FREE

10:00 Welcome

2:15 p.m. Professor Introduction

9 a.m. Online Math Review

Online Math Review

Online Math Review

Online Math Review

5.30 p.m. Online Math Review

9 a.m. Online Math Review

Online Math Review

Online Math Review

Online Math Review Online Math Review

9 a.m. Online Math Review

Online Math Review

Online Math Review

5.30 p.m. Online Math Review

WHOWE

ARE

Felicia Henschler & Johannes Elz

Elected every year -Special student contact with professors

Student Representatives

OUR ROLE

▪ Answer queries from students

▪ Launch career events

▪ Call meetings & forums

▪ Ensure students‘ welfare

▪ Coordination of social events (normally)

▪ Communication & reminders

JOIN OURNETWORK

# MIEPP UNI MAINZ

▪Share job openings

▪Network with current & former MIEPPs

▪Discover job opportunities

▪Links on next slide

JOIN OURNETWORK

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524284681059096/

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

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

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

Xing: https://www.xing.com/communities/groups/miepp-uni-mainz-b1bf-1047430/posts

CONTACT

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.

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)