18 International Economics MSc Degree Programs

MSc in Economics and Business with a Specialisation in International Economics program offers you a comprehensive selection of topical global economics issues. You will explore and analyze the progressive integration of international goods, labor, and capital markets and the decline in the national barriers that separated them in the past. You also address the effects that the increased interdependence of economies has on governments, firms, their managers, and employees. In short, you are guided to the frontiers of international economics research in both theory and practice.

How can CO2 quotas be priced and distributed efficiently? Which pipelines need to be built in order to secure the EU’s future gas supply? Do Bangladeshi farmers benefit more from direct financial support or price guarantees? What are the costs and benefits of spreading public sector activities, e.g. decentralise university educations to a higher degree? How many cars will need a parking space in Copenhagen in the future – and how many public and private electric vehicle-charging stations are needed to accommodate the shift to hybrid and electric cars? Should a company diversify its international providers of inputs and intermediate goods to include more countries than currently?

The understanding of international business provides a context for identifying opportunities and analysing risks inherent in the global environment. MSc International Business Economics is designed for those who have a solid background in business and management studies and want to expand that knowledge internationally with a clear focus on economics.

Do you want to have an influential role in shaping policy that has a global impact? Economics is about making good choices with limited resources. Navigating the field of international economic policy is exciting and exacting, as professionals tackle complex, nuanced scenarios with far-reaching implications. As a STEM-designated degree, international students graduating from our Master of Science in International Economic Policy are eligible to apply for an extra two years of work in the United States.

Our MSc International Economics, Banking and Finance programme is designed for students with a basic knowledge of economics who wish to broaden their knowledge base for a career in banking, fund management, investment banking, corporate treasury, and other financial sector roles. The programme focuses on understanding the behaviour of banks and other financial institutions drawing on the principles of microeconomics and the dynamics of the international macroeconomic environment.  

The rapid pace of globalization has increased the demand for professionals with training in international economics and economic development. Our one-of-a-kind Master of Science in International and Development Economics (IDEC) provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand how market forces can be harnessed to empower developing countries to break from cycles of poverty.

In the MSc in Economic Development and Globalization, you learn how globalization is changing our world. What is the role of internationally operating organizations, institutions and policies in economic advancement and in bridging the global development gap? The MSc in Economic Development and Globalization is an internationally accredited program, ensuring a high-quality education that meets both the AACSB and EQUIS standards, which only one percent of universities reach worldwide.

The International Economy and Business MSc provides you with comprehensive knowledge of global economic processes and the latest market trends, exploring the business and financial management of international manufacturing and service investments, as well as the international financial environment, financing mechanisms, and trade strategies.

Would you like to learn how firms – both Multinational (MNEs) and Small & Medium (SMEs) Enterprises – can operate fruitfully in the international context? Our Master's in International Economics and Business Administration IEBA Degree might be the right choice for you.

The Master in Economics and International Policies (MEPIN) is offered by the Faculty of Economics of the USI Università della Svizzera italiana, based in Lugano, in collaboration with the “Alta scuola di economica e relazioni internazionali” (ASERI) of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, based in Milan.

The Master in International Economics and Politics (MEPIN) is offered by the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of Italian Switzerland, USI, based in Lugano, in collaboration with the High School of Economics and International Relations (ASERI) of the Catholic University of the Sacred Cuore, based in Milan. The full-time study program includes 120 ECTS for a usual duration of 4 semesters and gives the possibility of obtaining a double degree.

Are you fascinated by how emerging markets, such as those of the BRIC countries, work? Do you want the extra challenge of conducting business across borders and in a multi-cultural environment? Do you look forward to operating in rapidly changing economies? If so, the master’s program in Economics and Strategy in Emerging Markets could be right for you. In addition to acquiring knowledge of the specific opportunities and challenges related to emerging economies, you’ll develop the professional skills needed for an international career in economics, business, or policymaking, with a strong emphasis on emerging markets.

The Master of Science in International Business is a strongly business-oriented programme, which offers individuals of diverse academic backgrounds the necessary leadership skills and knowledge for a career as a manager in an international environment. The focus is on critical thinking and problem-based learning in a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary environment.

The MSc in International Economic and Social Justice is designed to help students explore the ways global economics impact societal fairness and human rights. The course covers a range of topics, incl...

The Master of Science in International Economics and Finance (IEF) provides students with theoretical and analytical training in the economic, financial, cultural, and managerial aspects of global business and commerce. This 36-credit program is designed for international and U.S. students seeking to develop skills to effectively recommend strategies and policies to upper management operating in a complex global business environment.