This graduate course in statistics concentrates primarily on basic statistical concepts such as random variables and distributions, estimation, testing, asymptotic approximations. Qualification targets: Upon successful completion of the module “Advanced Statistics” students should have a sound theoretical background in statistics which is required in more applied and specialized quantitative courses. Imparted soft skills: Analytical thinking, Independent studying and learning, Critical thinking Faculty of Management and Economics RUB main campus Bachelor courses in Inferential Statistics and Basic Econometrics, background in Mathematical Analysis Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week Prof. Dr. Vasyl Golosnoy 50 10 ECTS MA a) Lecture b) Tutorial 100 % Written exam (90 min) Jan Wüstenfeld: wiwi-international@ruhr-uni-bochum.de https://www.wiwi.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/service.html.de

This module analyses competition on network markets with tools of industrial economics. Topics are, complementarities, compatibility, network externalities, switching costs etc. Focus on hardware and software industry, telecommunication, informational goods, bank networks, etc. The focus is on the hardware and software industry, telecommunication, informational goods, bank networks, etc. Previous knowledge in industrial organization is helpful, but not a prerequisite, since we will briefly review the main concepts. Qualification targets: The students should obtain a sound knowledge in network economics that allows them to read and understand original papers in the modern literature Imparted soft skills: Analytical thinking, Independent studying and learning, Critical thinking Faculty of Management and Economics RUB main campus Good knowledge of Microeconomics and Mathematics. Good knowledge of the Medium of instruction English. Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week Prof. Dr. Julio Robledo del Prado 5 ECTS MA a) Lecture b) Tutorial Learning material and relevant literature: Oz Shy (2001) The Economics of Network Industries, Cambridge University Press 100 % Written exam (90 min) Jan Wüstenfeld: wiwi-international@ruhr-uni-bochum.de https://www.wiwi.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/service.html.de

This module is an introduction to modern industrial organization (IO) and its applications to applied economic policy. The module covers standard IO topics at master level: monopoly, oligopoly, product differentiation, pricing strategies, mergers. Qualification targets: Students learn the standard modelling techniques. After attending this module, students should be able to read and understand IO oriented scientific literature. Imparted soft skills: Analytical thinking, Independent studying and learning, Critical thinking Faculty of Management and Economics RUB main campus Good knowledge of mathematics. Good command of English. Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week Prof. Dr. Julio Robledo del Prado 5 ECTS MA a) Lecture b) Exercise Session Learning material and relevant literature: Gravelle & Rees (2004, 3rd Edn) Microeconomics; Lynne Pepall et at (2010) Contemporary Industrial Organisation 100 % Written exam (90 min) Jan Wüstenfeld: wiwi-international@ruhr-uni-bochum.de https://www.wiwi.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/service.html.de

This module deals with the advanced econometric methods applicable to micro data. In particular, discrete choice and selection models as well as advanced empirical evaluation methods are covered. Within the lecture, the participants are introduced to the theoretical concepts of the methods. Within the tutorials, these methods are discussed based on examples from the scientific literature. Qualification targets: By the end of this course, students should be able to understand and evaluate empirical studies based on micro data and to be proficient in the subject-related terminology. Moreover, they should have the ability to choose the right empirical estimation strategy based on a given dataset/problem. Imparted soft skills: Analytical thinking, Independent studying and learning, Critical thinking Faculty of Management and Economics RUB main campus Advanced knowledge of empirical research and/or econometrics is recommended. Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer 30 10 ECTS MA a) Lecture b) Tutorial Learning material and relevant literature: Angrist/Pischke, (2008), Mostly Harmless Econometrics: An Empiricist’s Companion. Princeton University Press.; Cameron/Trivedi (2005), Microeconometrics: Methods and Applications. Cambridge University Press.; Further literature (journal articles) will be provided during the course 100 % Written exam (90 min) Jan Wüstenfeld: wiwi-international@ruhr-uni-bochum.de https://www.wiwi.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/service.html.de

The labor market affects the daily lives and the welfare of every individual directly. Hence, the analysis of labor markets is of importance and interest not only to economists but to the population at large. Labor economics is a very challenging and a stimulating area in economics due to the special characteristics of the labor market. For example, different to capital workers are not commodities with fixed characteristics and make decisions about the nature of their participation in the labor market. Institutions affect the labor market much more than any other market. Qualification targets: The aim of this module is to give an understanding of the distinctive features of labor markets and the ways in which they operate. Among other things, we will analyze labor supply, labor demand, human capital, and the role of different labor market institutions and labor market policies for wages and employment. Throughout the module, we attempt to integrate theoretical issues and empirical evidence, and to address questions of policy. The latter will concentrate on European issues. Imparted soft skills: Analytical thinking, Independent studying and learning, Critical thinking Faculty of Management and Economics RUB main campus None Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer – 5 ECTS MA a) Lecture b) Tutorial Learning material and relevant literature: Cahuc/Zylberberg (2004), Labor Economics. Cambridge: The MIT Press. 100 % Written exam (90 min) Jan Wüstenfeld: wiwi-international@ruhr-uni-bochum.de https://www.wiwi.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/service.html.de

In this seminar students will explore a varitiey of current topics in health economics. Students will get an overview of institutional characteristics of the market for and public policy towards health care. The topics will cover both empirical and theoretical contributions. Students will prepare their seminar papers in the first half of the semester and present their papers in the second half of the semester. Further course details will be given at the introductory meeting. Qualification targets: Students will have the possibility to acquire the necessary knowledge and methodological skills for the successful completion of a master thesis in health economics and related fields. To this aim students will prepare a term paper based on current themes in the field of health economics. Imparted soft skills: Analytical thinking, Independent studying and learning, Project/time management, Literature research and documentation, Presentation of scientific results, Presentation techniques/language competencies, Team work and capacity for team work, Critical thinking Faculty of Management and Economics RWI (located in the nearby town of Essen) None: However, sufficient proficiency in microeconomics and microeconometrics in order to be able to read and understand the current international theoretical or empirical literature is strongly recommended. Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week apl. Prof. Ansgar Wübker 30 5 ECTS MA 65 % Term paper (15 pages); 35 % Presentation and discussion (20 min) Jan Wüstenfeld: wiwi-international@ruhr-uni-bochum.de https://www.wiwi.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/service.html.de

Optical metrology is used as cross-sectional technology in many disciplines. At first, the basic characteristics of light and its interaction with matter are pointed out in a short fundamental chapter. Subsequently, the tools of optical metrology, i.e. active and passive optical elements are discussed. The main part of the lecture deals with measuring techniques like: geometry measurements, profilometry, shape measurements, spectroscopy, highspeed cameras, infrared imaging, and biophotonics. The students understand the physical functional principles of optical metrology. They have learned the characteristics and limits of optical metrology. Furthermore, they got to know the selection criteria of suitable optical measuring techniques for a given application. Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology RUB main campus none; recommended prior knowledge: Fundamental knowledge of electromagnetic waves and optics Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week Priv.-Doz. Dr.-Ing. Nils C. Ger­hardt 6 ECTS MA (2nd. semester) Lecture and Exercise Literature: Saleh, Teich, “Fundamentals of Photonics”, Wiley & Sons, 2007 oral exam (30 min) studienberatung@ei.ruhr-uni-bochum.de https://www.ei.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/250/

The lecture starts with the fundamentals of linear optics (refraction, diffraction, dispersion etc.). Afterwards, interaction of light and matter is analyzed and fundamentals of lasers are worked out. Important laser systems are discussed and principles of the generation of short light pulses are explained. The principles and applications of non-linear optics are discussed. Optical memories and optical telecommunications are discussed in separate chapters. An outlook on the potential of photonic crystals is given. The students have learned the fundamentals of optical information transfer and retrieval. They have acquired basic knowledge of lasers, linear and non-linear optics and understand the concepts of optical memories (CD, DVD) and optical telecommunication. Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology RUB main campus none; recommended prior knowledge: Fundamental knowlegde of electromagnetic waves Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week Prof. Dr. Mar­tin R. Hof­mann 5 ECTS MA (2nd. semester) Lecture and Exercise Literature: Saleh, Teich, “Fundamentals of Photonics”, Wiley & Sons, 2007; Meschede, Dieter “Optics, Light and Lasers”, Wiley-VCH, 2007 oral exam (30 min) studienberatung@ei.ruhr-uni-bochum.de https://www.ei.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/696/

The modern cryptographic algorithms provide a reasonable level of security against the known mathematical and analytical cryptanalysis attacks. Breaking a system by means of a physical attack does not infer to the weakness of the algorithm, but of the implementation. In the first part of the lecture, different kinds of physical attacks on cryptographic devices (e.g., a smartcard used for payment, a contactless card used for authentication, and smartphones) are introduced, while we focus later on countermeasures and the methods to make implementations resistant against the known physical attacks. The goal of this lecture is to give an overview about the known physical attacks and most considerably the schemes developed to counter such a kind of attacks. Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology RUB main campus none; recommended prior knowledge: basic knowledge of digital technology, basic knowledge of data security and cryptography, solid programming skills in at least one programming language (e.g. C++), basic knowledge of computer architecture, basic knowledge of signal processing Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week Priv.-Doz. Dr. Amir Mo­ra­di 5 ECTS MA Lecture and Exercise Project-based work is a large part of the course. In addition to a written exam, there is weekly project work (homework) and a final seminar. All parts have to be worked on individually. To successfully pass the course, the exam must be passed with at least 50% AND the composite final grade must be at least 50%. The final mark is composed as follows: Weekly project work (homework): 30% Written exam: 60%. Final seminar: 20%. This gives a total of 110%. Therefore 10% of the points to be achieved are bonus points. written exam (120 min) studienberatung@ei.ruhr-uni-bochum.de https://www.ei.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/533/

In this seminar we will discuss different concepts and theories of rationality which are of fundamental importance for scientific deliberation in the fields of philosophy, economics, sociology and political theory. This includes the difference of theoretical and practical forms of rationality, the concepts of explanation and justification, and the rationality of emotions. Students will learn about and compare different concepts and theories of rationality from different scientific fields Faculty of Philosophy and Educational Research RUB main campus None Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week PD Dr. Christoph Bambauer 40 (Places for 3 guest students available) Master 2nd semester; Take place in summer semester Type of the course: Seminar Will be communicated to students at the first meeting. marcus.reinecke@rub.de / eelp@rub.de https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/eelp/programm/dokumente.html.en

Students learn the economic theoretical foundations of European integration and discuss current issues of European economic policy Knowledge of European integration; examination of the possibilities and limits of European economic policy in the field of tension between communitarisation, harmonisation, coordination, national sovereignty and diversity Faculty of Social Science RUB main campus Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week Dr. Joan Serra 35 (Places for 4 guest students available) Master 2nd semester; Takes place in summer semester Type of the course: Lecture / Seminar Will be communicated to students at the first meeting. marcus.reinecke@rub.de / eelp@rub.de https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/ecue/studium/faecher_cv.html.en

The seminar will start with an introduction to economic ethics and will then study problem areas and problems of economic ethics and focus on selected topics of the current debate. We will work with essays representing different and controversial viewpoints on the topics of the seminar. Ability to make analytically differentiated conceptual distinctions, knowledge of basic lines of European history of ideas and of concepts of ethics and morals Faculty of Social Science RUB main campus Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week Prof. Dr. Klaus Steigleder 35 (Places for 2 guest students available) Master 2nd semester; Takes place in summer semester Type of the course: Seminar Will be communicated to students at the first meeting. marcus.reinecke@rub.de / eelp@rub.de https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/ecue/studium/faecher_cv.html.en