1030 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.

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.

This program aims to give you a thorough grounding in both theoretical and applied economics. Aside from compulsory courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, you can choose from a wide range of elective courses. The courses are taught not only by academics but also external professionals from the central bank, commercial banks and business analysts. As a MEF graduate, you can assume challenging positions in banking, consulting, investment funds and public administration.

Why a Masters in Economics?

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).

These are an intensive two-year programs providing advanced training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, together with applications to several specific fields. Master in Economics - Research Focus - ECON2MA (Finalité approfondie) offers a deep understanding of what economics is today, and - in close connection with internationally well-known research centers - prepares our students to carry out high-level research in 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.

The Master of Economics program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs.

This Masters can be a great jumpstart to your career as an accountant, auditor, consultant, or chief financial officer.

The Master's in Monetary and Financial Economics (MEMF) is an international-level program that follows the best European practices in the area. As such, the selection criteria of applicants are demanding and this exigency level is kept along the course. Thus, the MEMF is not compatible with a weak background and with a low-effort profile, as we expect students to be prepared to spend a minimum of 3200 effort hours in 2 years.

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. 

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 community at the University of Helsinki works together towards making the world a better place. We link research and education closely together to provide students with topical, high-level and distinguished Master’s programs. By studying in the Master in Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics (AGERE), you qualify as an expert with a set of skills needed to address tomorrow’s questions already today. Which question will you solve?

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 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 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.