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Seminar Institutional Economics
(dt. Seminar Institutionenökonomie)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Seminar,
(attendance: 28 hours, preparation and follow-up: 76 hours, exam preparation: 76 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Attendance is compulsory
Examination type: Presentation (2 CP) and Term paper (4 CP). IMPORTANT: This module is offered by FB02; the exam can only be retaken twice.
Language,
Grading		 German or English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Hauptfachteilstudiengang Economics/Economics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Schulte

Contents

This module provides an in-depth examination of specific research questions in selected research fields of institutional economics. Economic theories and methods are used to shed light on institutional economics issues and discussed in the context of the research field.


Qualification Goals

After completing the module, students will be able to

  • work independently on institutional economics as part of a term paper,
  • present their results in writing and orally and discuss them with others and
  • apply basic skills for scientific work.

Prerequisites

The following module is required: Seminar Economics .


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Hauptfachteilstudiengang Economics/Economics.

When studying B.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Free Compulsory Elective Modules.

The module is assigned to the focus area Economics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

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Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2025/26. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

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  • Summer 2021 (no corresponding element)
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