330 Economics Master's Degree Programs

Our two-year MRes Economics programme offers advanced technical training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and mathematical research methods in economics. You will build the knowledge and skills needed to undertake a PhD or research career or work as an economist outside of academia.

This MSc in Economics aims to provide: (i) advanced knowledge in the field of economic theory; (ii) methodologies and techniques needed to the analysis and research in the fields of theoretical and applied economics; (iii) adequate instruments to pursuing the study of economics at the PhD level (this MSc gives direct access to the doctoral program in Economics at ISEG).

The Master of Economics and Finance programme offers an opportunity to enhance your career by equipping you with advanced knowledge and practical skills necessary for navigating today’s complex global economy. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your expertise, this programme opens doors to dynamic career opportunities across various industries, including finance, economics, and consulting.

Why a Masters in Economics?

The MiQE/F equips students with the skills to analyse such topics in economics and finance with rigorous quantitative methods, including econometric techniques required for the analysis of big data. The master's degree programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F) offers a high-quality education in econometrics and quantitative methods as well as in economics and finance.

The Master in Economics at FEP (University of Porto) is an MSc programme, targeted at students who wish to expand their basic training in economics (particularly pre-experience economics, finance and management graduates) by improving their skills in a range of economic analysis tools. A rigorous organisation and teaching of the course units, combined with a flexible study plan, allow core knowledge to be deepened.

The Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte offers a dual degree program where students can earn both an M.S. in Mathematical Finance and an M.S. in Economics. This program equips students with advanced skills in quantitative finance, risk management, econometrics and economic modeling.

Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers a two-year research-oriented program in economics taught in English. This program offers advanced training in economics through coursework and faculty supervision. It is aimed at students who want to become professional economists working in government, central banking, international organizations, consulting, finance, or academic research. The program heavily relies on advanced quantitative methods for both theoretical and empirical analysis.

Master’s Programme in Economics at the University of Helsinki provides demanding, high-quality education in the field of economics. Oriented towards social sciences, the two study tracks of the program prepare students for demanding expert occupations or equip them with the capability to pursue a Doctoral Degree in Economics.

The Master in Economics provides students with a working knowledge of the main tools of quantitative economics. It is directed to graduates in economics, mathematics, and engineering, as well as to graduates in social sciences with a taste for rigorous analysis. The program prepares students to pursue a professional specialization in one of the different fields of economics, leading to a career in government agencies, international organizations, or the private sector. It serves as well as a first step to students who plan to pursue a research career by enrolling into a Ph.D. program in economics. 

The Master of Economics provides you with the training and knowledge for a wide range of careers and focuses on advanced coursework in economics and data analysis – critical skills in today’s workforce.

This track will give students with a background in economics a deeper understanding of the economic and quantitative tools applied to the field of financial economics.

The Program offers research training equivalent to training in the first two years of PhD Programs at top US economics faculties. This implies a first year of rigorous and common training in core subjects of economics, econometrics, and finance at a high level that can only be managed by a selected group of students. In the second year, students specialise in their choice from among the institute’s many fields of research through field coursework and research master thesis research.

Economics Engineering studies are designed to prepare for a broad range of economic and management activities of today's globalized economics new demands and challenges. Students will aquirecomprehensive knowledge in economics and risk engineering, will learn to solve various risk assessment and management-related problems.

The Master’s Degree in International Economics offered by the Department of Economics, Management and Statistics at the University of Milano-Bicocca is a two-year study program that provides advanced knowledge and skills in core areas of economics achieved through the delivery of advanced courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics, international economics, econometrics and other range of optional courses.