The graduate program consists of a minimum of 18 credits (CP).

 These are to be earned in the following modules:

• Module advanced theories and research methods: at least 9 CP (Module I).
• Module internal presentations of own scientific work on the dissertation topic in the Economics Lunch: at least 3 CP (Module II)
• Module external presentations of own scientific work on the dissertation topic at international conferences: at least 3 CP (Module III)
• Transferable skills and didactics (Module IV)

The module advanced theories and research methods includes courses offered by the GSBE. Additionally, alternative theory and methods training courses are credited here at the request of the doctoral students and with the approval of their first supervisor and in accordance with the doctoral regulations. 

To receive credits for internal and external presentations as well as external courses without CP, please submit a learning contract through the self services.

To request a transfer of credits received at another university, submit the form "recognition of credits" in the link section.