Start date
September 2022
The MSc in Economics is an advanced program that promotes an understanding of the analytical tools and approaches used by modern economics to start an impactful global career. Students will learn how to use economic analysis to reach reasoned conclusions about the key economic issues applied to professional settings and make data-driven decisions.
It provides a unique learning experience that combines modern tools with real-life hands-on experience.
Our MSc in Economics qualifies you for a global career with a global reach with a full spectrum of options. It allows you to deepen your knowledge of economics, providing you with a toolkit of quantitative and conceptual skills that will enable you to start an impactful international career.
Did you know that Amazon, Google, Airbnb or Uber have large teams of economists? Whether you want to work at a Private Bank, Consultancy firm, Insurance company, industry or an international organization, this program is a great start. Careers in economics range the full spectrum. You can work in a tech company helping to create marketplaces from scratch or in the Central Bank helping to understand what is happening to the Economy. You can work in consulting or in banking with a large array of alternative jobs.
By choosing our MSc in Economics you will attend a program at one of most recognized universities in Europe, in the centre of the vibrant city of Lisbon, and you will have the flexibility to tailor your Masters, choosing the courses that interest you the most. You also have the opportunity to choose among several specializations and even the possibility to take one fully customized by you:
- Flexible track
- Specialization in Applied Economics
- Specialization in Economic Theory
- Specialization in Macroeconomic Policy
- Specialization in Finance & Banking
Our Master has a focus on real world issues, and we aim to have a good balance between theory and applied economics. We provide personalized attention to each student (from entry to placement) and training on the key statistical packages used in modern economics (R, STATA, Python). We offer extensive opportunities for gaining experience teaching at our School or working in projects in our new Economics Research Centre PROSPER—a crucial asset in today´s labor market.
The MSc in Economics also gives you also the opportunity to pursue a Double Degree or a Joint Degree at a top international school, or an exchange semester.
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