MA in Quantitative Economics

The English-taught master’s programme in Quantitative Economics gives students strong preparation in contemporary economic theory and econometric analysis methods, enabling them to analyse and forecast economic processes.

• Taught by top specialists in their field in an international environment.
• A special focus on micro-and macroeconomic theory.
• It gives training in solving real-life economic problems via state-of-the-art economic analysis techniques.
• Springboard for doctoral studies in economics or follow a career as an analyst in banks, public sector organisations, consultation firms and international companies.

The curriculum consists of:

• Quantitative Methods in Economics (38 ECTS);
• Economic Models (38 ECTS);
• Elective module (15 ECTS): there is a possibility to take an elective module from this curriculum Special Topics in Economics, or to take an elective module from the curriculum Actuarial and Financial Engineering;
• Optional courses (6 ECTS);
• Master's thesis (23 ECTS).

Part of the studies is compulsory practical training (internship) (6 ECTS).

Examples of courses:

• Macroeconometrics
• Mathematical Statistics
• Game Theory
• Monetary Economics
• Public Sector Economics
• Microeconometrics
• Introduction to Programming

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After completing the programme, the student:

• knows the main concepts in economics and has acquired the skills of making critical assessments over the applicability of these concepts;
• has acquired the ability to apply both micro- and macroeconomic models for analysing the problems which arise in economic practice;
• knows how to verbally, graphically, mathematically and empirically analyse and forecast both the behaviour of economic agents and also the impact of governmental policies.

Audience

Students with a strong background in mathematics are most welcome to apply. The objective of the curriculum is to prepare highly qualified analysts for government agencies, banks, international organizations and consultancy firms, filling top positions that require a detailed understanding and application of economic models and econometric methods.

The objective of the curriculum is to prepare highly qualified analysts for the government agencies, banks, international organisations and consultancy firms, filling top positions that require a detailed understanding and application of economic models and econometric methods.

Graduates are competitive as analysts in the public sector, financial sector, multinational companies, consulting firms etc.

Part of the studies is a mandatory internship that helps students make career choices after graduation.