Search MSc Programs in Economics in Portugal 2019/2020

The MSc in Economics provides a high-quality graduate education in Economics, training students in rigorous methods of analysis and preparing them for successful careers in banking, regulation agencies, consultancy, international organizations or academia. Students can also pursue a Double or a Joint Degree.

The MSc in Economics provides students with the conceptual tools and advanced analytic techniques to apply economic reasoning to demanding issues in today's private business, public policy, and academic research domains.... [-]

This Master program is recommended for students with a good technical background who wish to obtain a rigorous, in-depth education in economic theory and policy at the graduate level, to prepare a successful career in research or as professional economists working for central banks, the banking industry, government institutions, and international organisations or as economic advisors and financial consultants. It also provides a rigorous preparation for students who wish to advance to a Ph.D. program.

The degree consists of one year of full-time coursework, plus one year for research and writing a dissertation. Both semesters in the first year provide solid foundations in the core subjects (microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics) and equip you with the tools of economic analysis while allowing you to choose four additional courses in the field. In the final two semesters, you will develop your dissertation under the supervision of a faculty member and will benefit from additional guidance in a seminar on economic research. The full program provides 120 ECTS credits.... [-]