19 Economics MSc Degree Programs in Sweden

In a globalized world, economists are needed to analyze and come to conclusions on economic conditions in a society in constant change. This Master programme in economics provides you with the tools you need to work with economic policy challenges.

Unleash the power of data and statistics to make the right decisions happen. We integrate statistical modeling and analysis with machine learning, data mining, and data management to give you unique skills.

Are you driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the world? Do you want to learn about international accounting and auditing that align with the principles of sustainability? Enroll in the Master of Science in Accounting and Auditing for Sustainable Business Management and embark on a transformative educational journey that combines your passion for accounting and auditing with the principles of sustainability.

The two-year program is composed of the two fields of logistics/supply chain management and management accounting, a combination that is unique of its kind. One common theme in the program is to find and create efficiency within supply chains together with supplier networks, in order to fulfill those demands of value creation for the end customer that a competitive market imposes.

The master’s programme in Economics combines advanced analytical tools with policy applications. As an economics student at the University of Gothenburg, you will meet knowledgeable and dedicated teachers and classmates from all around the world. During the two years, you will develop your knowledge to a new level, and almost all our graduates now hold advanced positions where they make use of the skills they achieved during their studies.

The MSc in Economics brings you the quantitative skills and analytical mindset that are essential for a successful career in governmental organisations, international institutions and private sector firms such as banks and economic consultancies. The rigorous and research-based education will enable you to undertake advanced economic analysis by applying modern economic theory and state-of-the-art tools for handling data and conducting econometric analysis (using, for example, STATA and MATLAB). The programme offers a wide range of elective courses (60 credits in total), allowing you to specialise in your field of interest. You also have the opportunity to study one semester abroad at one of our international partner universities.

Graduates from the MSc in Data Analytics and Business Economics are at a competitive advantage as organizations are looking for people who are not only fluent in the language of data but who also understand how to apply that data in the business-economic context. This layered skillset enables them to communicate effectively with clients, programmers, managers, data scientists, and policymakers to drive strategic decision-making.

Master's studies in Economics are the basis of a general and systematic understanding of economic transactions in society. Learn more about majoring in Economics and the unique opportunity to select courses from three universities. Our specialization offers you a balanced mix of a broad perspective and a deep insight into economic theory. The curriculum is designed to match the demand for professional economists in business and government.

Economics helps you analyze societal issues and enables you to offer advice in both policy and corporate contexts. From big questions such as climate change and world poverty, to how competitiveness affects a firm’s profitability, to how people would alter their behaviour after a tax cut, economics is highly relevant for many issues in society.

The Master’s programme in Mathematical Statistics provides a broad spectrum of tools and methods for handling random phenomena occurring in scientific as well as industrial contexts. Within the programme, you can specialise in many different areas such as the modelling of economical, biological and environmental data. You study at least 45 credits in mathematical statistics at the Master’s level and write a Master’s thesis of 30 credits. The remaining (at most 45) credits can be used in additional mathematical statistics courses or, for example, mathematics or numerical analysis, as well as in other subjects, for example, computer science, economics, molecular biology and bioinformatics.

With a unique combination of perspectives from political science, social work, sociology and economics, this programme provides you with a broad range of knowledge and skills intended for the management and administration of welfare services. The courses are based on a comparative approach, highlighting differences and similarities across countries, administrative levels and policy areas, including a European Union perspective. In addition to being active researchers in their own field of expertise, our teachers have undergone educational training and make use of modern teaching and assessment techniques. We also bring practitioners into our courses and make visits to different types of agencies involved in the production of welfare services.

In this double degree programme, you spend the first year at either Universidad Carlos III de Madrid or the University of Groningen. The programme trains the next generation of analysts, researchers and professionals in the field of development and growth. It combines the expertise of three highly ranked European universities into a common platform with leading scholars in economics, economic history and demography. A hallmark of the programme is the emphasis on the personal contact between professors and students, achieved by small classes. You will, in close supervision of a highly qualified faculty member, complete two independent research projects (theses) both at the end of year 1 and year 2 of the programme.

International trade evolves rapidly. Those interested in doing business within the EU and globally must know the rules governing their business-operations. Contemporary international trade law involves multiple fields of law, which affect all aspects of business. Firms and institutions must constantly be prepared to adapt to new challenges. For example, climate considerations and other issues of sustainability transform the business environment globally. In addition, digitalization, artificial intelligence and automation create new legal issues for businesses and legislatures. The programme, which builds on previous studies in law, management and/or economics, provides an in-depth understanding of both the practical and theoretical aspects of trade and tax law within the EU as well as globally.

This programme is apt for students interested in careers across a wide range of organisations and sectors in the fields of business, consulting and finance. You will gain an advanced level of understanding of the theories and practices, and apply these skills in practical decision contexts. A strong emphasis is put on training your abilities to discerningly and critically apply your knowledge in decision situations, and you will meet challenging, team-based projects, cases and experiments. The programme structure is flexible in that much of the course work consists of elective courses. This allows you to design a preferred specialisation within the broader area of accounting and corporate finance.

The programme aims to explore the general history of production and distribution, population and living standards, institutions and social organisation. You will gain knowledge to carry out investigations and analyses concerning changes in social and economic conditions under different circumstances. The programme is organised into three different tracks: Economic History, Economic Demography or Economic Development. When applying for the programme, you also select which track you want to specialise in. The different tracks share courses to some extent.