M.Sc. Economics

General Information
Course Structure
Application and Admission
Brief Overview

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General Information

The 2-year Master’s Programme in Economics is aimed at students who have successfully completed their Bachelor’s degree in Economics and would like to increase their knowledge and analytical skills in the field.

This is an advanced programme of international standards that aims to further enhance the mathematical and analytical skills of graduate students. In particular, it is aimed at getting students to be adept at independent scientific work. Its focus is on the current scientific research methods to enable students to have not only an overview but an in-depth knowledge in their chosen fields. Students are expected to write and publish papers in economic journals and to apply their practical knowledge of scientific methods in exploring economic issues. Graduates will be ready for both the demands of a career in both private and public sectors, and towards a doctorate. In line with the international focus and to prepare students for the rigours of working in a global economy, the programme is offered only in English.

Course Structure

The programme follows a modular system that takes 4 semesters to complete, including sitting for the final exams and the completion of a thesis. These 4 compulsory modules are to be completed in the first semester- Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics and Mathematics.  In the second and third semesters, students are expected to choose from a range of economic and interdisciplinary elective modules and seminars to complement their research. The electives from the economics modules can be from either of these areas of focus:

• Behavioral and Experimental Economics
• Political and Development Economics
• Environmental and Resource Economics
• Macroeconomics and Finance

In addition to these fields, courses in other main areas of economics are offered.

In the third semester, students have the opportunity to apply for a study stint abroad, including for the ERASMUS programme which is the exchange programme to promote greater mobility and cooperation between partner universities. Credits obtained from the partner universities are transferable towards your Master’s degree.

The Master’s thesis will be written in the fourth semester. More information on the programme can be found in the Course Plan and the Module Handbook.

A completion of the Master’s programme requires a total of 120 credit points (CP), out of which 40 credits should come from the compulsory modules, 50 credits from the elective modules and 30 credits from the Master’s thesis. Graduates will be conferred the degree “Master of Science” (M.Sc. for short).

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Application and Admission

The Master's programme in Economics is access-restricted but not admission-restricted. Information on the current application procedures can be found here. 

Brief Overview