Advanced Master in Political Economy
Postgraduate
In Brussels (Belgium) and Burley (USA)
*Indicative price
Original amount in USD:
$ 50,000
Develop a deep understanding of the relationship between politics and economics!
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
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Duration
12 Months
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Credits
60
Are you interested in the reciprocal relationship between politics and markets? Would you to understand how non-market agents influence the functioning of the market? Then you should join the Advanced Master in Political Economy by Georgetown University & ULB-Solvay Brussels School.
The objective of the program is to prepare the next generation of economists to rigorously analyze both the economics and the politics behind the key policy questions of the 21st century. This includes events at EU and US-based institutions and the possibility to participate in the student trip.
By the end of this Advanced Master, you will be able to gain a firm understanding of the incentives and behavior of economic (consumers, firms) and political agents (legislatures, government agencies, judicial institutions, NGOs, activist groups, the media).
Also, to explore the technological and political constraints that shape government interventions, to cultivate a deep understanding of the reciprocal relationship between politics and markets, to design better government regulations by the investigation of corporate stakeholders, among other skills.
Don't miss this chance and be part of this programme. Inquire through emagister.co.uk for further information. You won't regret it!
Important information
Documents
- Advanced Master in Political Economy brochure.pdf
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About this course
The Georgetown/Solvay (Advanced) Master in Political Economy seeks:
- Highly-motivated students willing to take up global political and economic challenges
- Students with an outstanding academic background, intellectual curiosity and the discipline to succeed in a very demanding environment
1) 4-year BA (in continental Europe: 3-year BA + 1 or 2-year master) or MSc 2) Eligible degrees include, but not limited to, Economics, Political Science, Statistics, and Mathematics 3) Work experience is not necessary 4) Solid background in economics & quantitative methods 5) Minimum GPA 3.0 on 4.0 (U.S.) scale where available 6) TOEFL score of at least 100 IELTS score (7.0) also acceptable
2 Degrees Awarded:
- “Masters of Arts in Political Economics” from Georgetown University
- “Advanced Master in Political Economy” university certificate delivered by Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management – Université libre de Bruxelles
The Advanced Master in Political Economy offers:
- An international experience at the heart of global policy-making decision powers, with full immersion in both Washington DC, host of all US institutions and Brussels, capital of Europe and host of all European institutions
- Courses instructed by academics and practitioners who are leading specialists in their field
- On-site meetings that guide students through the inner-workings of international institutions, such as at the European Commission, the World Bank, the OECD, the IMF and various think tanks
- A combination of frontier training in formal and quantitative political economy, in addition to concrete policy cases
- Access to the wide and active alumni networks of Georgetown and Solvay
The school representative will contact you in order to reply to any questions you still may have regarding the programs and/or the admission process.
1. Complete and submit the online application form (https://grad.georgetown.edu/admissions/application-procedures) together with the required documents, on the web site of Georgetown University. The following are necessary for a complete application file):
- Online Application Form
- Non-refundable application fee
- Academic statement of purpose (max. 500 words)
- Two Letters of Recommendation (one must be from an academic)
- GRE exam (GMAT not acceptable)
- Resume/CV
- Official Transcripts (all prior institutions)
- Minimum GPA 3.0 on 4.0 (U.S.) scale where available.
- TOEFL score of at least 100 IELTS score (7.0) is also acceptable. The test is waived if a previous degree has been obtained at an English-speaking university.
2. Receive feedback on your eligibility or additional queries from the programme’s management team.
3. If feedback is positive, you will receive an official letter of admission from Georgetown University.
4. Please note that you will have two weeks to finalise your registration by paying a deposit of $2000.
5. Contact the program manager of Solvay Brussels School, who will assist you with the documents needed for your Belgian visa process.
For the intake of August 2018: applications closed unless you do not need a visa to study in Europe.
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Subjects
- Economics
- Political Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Data analysis
- International Trade
- European Politics
- Law and Economics
- Developmental Economics
- University
Teachers and trainers (2)
Franco Peracchi
co-Academic Director of the AM in Political Economy
Franco Peracchi is the Director of Masters Programs in Economics and a Professor of the Practice at Georgetown University. He is also a Fellow of the Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) in Rome, Italy. After receiving a MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics from the LSE, and a PhD in Economics from Princeton University, he taught at UCLA, NYU, Universidad Carlos III and the University of Rome Tor Vergata. His research interests include econometrics, labor and health economics, and the economics of social security and pensions.
Micael Castanheira
co-Academic Director of the AM in Political Economy
Micael Castanheira is a senior research fellow with the Belgian National Science Foundation. He works at ECARES and is a professor at Solvay, where he also teaches microeconomics and political economics. His main research topics include the political economics of collective decisions, and of reforms. Micael is a contributor to leading scientific journals, such as Econometrica, The Journal of the European Economic Association, The Economic Journal, Games and Economic Behavior, International Economic Review, International Tax and Public Finance and the Journal of Public Economics.
Course programme
Overview of Courses
This full-time masters degree consists of 10 courses for 60 ECTS in the EU and 30 credits in the US, split over three terms and completed within 12 months.
Bootcamp
The program will kick off with a preparatory non-credit bootcamp in mathematical methods in the second half of August. The objective of this course will be to fill any gaps in the student’s knowledge of basic mathematical techniques commonly used in economic analysis and applied statistics.
Core courses
Students will take the core courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics, political economy and data analysis in the fall term in Brussels. Core courses are taught by faculty members of Georgetown University and Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management.
Electives
After the completion of the core courses, students will choose six elective courses (3 in the Spring term and 3 in the Summer term). Elective courses are jointly taught by a faculty member of one of the two institutions (SBS-EM in the Spring term and GU in the Summer term) and a policy expert or practitioner.
*Travel and accommodation costs of the optional student trip are to the charge of the participant.
Additional information
Advanced Master in Political Economy
*Indicative price
Original amount in USD:
$ 50,000