Overview

Standards of Decision - Making Across Cultures from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) draws from the fields of anthropology, philosophy, political science, economics, history, and Chinese studies. In addition to core courses, students have the possibility to further shape their curriculum around linguistic-cultural, comparative-philosophical, or economical & political academic focuses.

Careers

The programme opens job perspectives for graduates in professions concerned with culture, politics, and business, as well as in intercultural work environments where the aforementioned fields of study intersect. Graduates will be capable of taking a culturally sensitive and discerning stance when participating in real-world decision-making, both in an international and specifically Asian-European context. Their skills and expertise to operate in an international environment qualify them for leadership positions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Philosophy

Legal Culture in Global Asia (Anthropology of Law)

Common Standards for a Fragmented World? Principles and Prospects of International Human Rights

Economic Transition in China

Foreknowledge and Decision-Making in Traditional Chinese Culture

Please choose two from the following classes:

Decision-Making in Managerial Economics

Prescriptive Models of Political Decision-Making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Area & Cultural Studies Philosophy View 109 other Masters in Economics in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduates with either a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and Magister in a subject that focuses on philology, social sciences, historical sciences, pedagogy, philosophy, religious studies, ethnology, economic sciences, law, psychology or medical science are eligible for the Master’s degree program.

Applicants with one of these degrees are admitted only after a successful selection interview if they have an overall grade of at least 2.00.

English language proficiency of at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or comparable knowledge (UNIcert C2) must be proven if the school graduation or bachelor’s degree has not been acquired in English.

German language proficiency: Foreign speakers of German need to prove their German language skills with a minimum of A1 of the CEFR (can be submitted within the first year of the program).

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Tuition Fees

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Free
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Free

Additional Details

FAU has no tuition fees, but students must pay a €72 semester contribution to stay enrolled.

Living costs

Erlangen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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Funding

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Academic requirements

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