Dr. Beaumont Schoeman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Beaumont Schoeman is a Research Fellow specializing in Public Economics at the University of Basel. His current work focuses on various aspects of development economics, environmental economics, and labor economics. He has conducted impactful research on cash transfers, labor supply, bargaining power, and welfare in developing country settings. His doctoral thesis, successfully defended in June 2021, was part of the Swiss Programme for Beginning Doctoral Students, where he engaged deeply with topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics at the Gerzensee Study Centre. Prior to his current position, Dr. Schoeman earned his M.Sc. in Economics Politics from the University of Freiburg, Germany, and his B.Com. in Economics Finance along with a B.A. in German from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He has taught various seminars at the master's level regarding public economics, reflecting his expertise in this critical field.

Research Interests

Courses

Master Seminar Public Economics Public Economics (Bachelor)

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.