Master
Economics
Are you interested in exploring and solving societal challenges such as inequality, climate change or technological change? Do you want to learn how to develop recommendations for firms or create policies to help address these challenges? Then this master’s programme in Economics could be the perfect fit for you!
This programme follows a unique challenge-driven teaching approach, with a focus on solving today’s most pressing societal challenges. This means that you will learn to make use of economic theory and empirical methods to address global challenges hands on. Your toolbox of theories and methods will range from labour economics, growth theory and industrial organisation, to behavioural and experimental economics, applied econometrics and data science. Based on your preference, this programme allows you to choose specialisations that relate to the three following societal challenges:
- Inequality and social inclusion
- Sustainable and resilient economies
- Technology, markets and societal change
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Fast facts
- 1 year programme
- Triple Crown Accredited
- Full time study
- Taught in English
- Small group learning on real-world case thanks to the Problem Based Learning approach
- Each week, on average: 8h classes, 12h group work, 20h independent study
- Exchange and internship options available
- Dual Degree available
- Pre-master available
- Learn how to create impact through policy development
- Unique challenge-based Approach
MSc Economics
Talk to our student ambassadors
The MSc student ambassadors will be happy to help you with all your questions.
Carolina Moringa da Silva
Master's student at the School of Business and Economics
Nationality: Portugal
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Artur Sowinski
Master's student at the School of Business and Economics
Nationality: Poland
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Léon Scheunert
Master's student at the School of Business and Economics
Nationality: Germany
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Julian Slotman
"Studying at UM has been the best decision of my life! Keep an open mind and embrace every opportunity to grow, and you'll only have the most rewarding experiences."
Name: Julian Slotman
Company: United Nations/ Department for Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA)
Position: Associate Economic Affairs Officer
Learn more about your job prospects after this programme
Master information events
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Pre-master Economics
Interested in studying this master's programme, but do not yet meet the requirements? Consider pursuing our pre-master!
Triple Crown accreditation - School of Business and Economics
'Triple Crown' accreditation from AASCB, AMBA, EQUISEconomics is rated as the best in their discipline
EW Best Studies 2022Our students rated the School of Business and Economics among the top 49 leading Positive Impact Schools
Positive Impact Rating 2024Financial Times lauded SBE in best practice examples of sustainability, ethics and social purpose in teaching and education methods
Financial TimesUM is the 10th best Young University in the world
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