Master Degree in Specialized Economic Analysis
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This master of the UPF was recommended by my supervisor Bocconi University together with other friends who have gone through this program and the truth is that their reviews were very good. World-class university, the subjects are treated in depth. I came here to make a vocational training and it took me very little in applying to this master and the truth is I am very satisfied.
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Master
In Barcelona (Spain)
Enter the fascinating world of economic analysis
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Type
Master
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Location
Barcelona (Spain)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
September
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Credits
60
We give students a research-based view of subjects crucial to understanding today's market, designed to equip graduates with the core theoretical and analytical roots needed to solve the toughest challenges of today's globalized economies.
What can be done to avoid financial crises? How can growth in the least developed countries be accelerated? How can wealth be distributed equitably and sustainably? This program will allow students to acquire a thorough knowledge of the conceptual and empirical tools of modern Economics applied to international trade, finance, and development.
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About this course
At the Barcelona GSE we look for excellence and talent.
Key elements of an application are a high GPA, a sound
Statement of Purpose and standout Reference Letters.
Strong knowledge in Economics and good Quantitative
Skills are also recommended.
Reviews
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This master of the UPF was recommended by my supervisor Bocconi University together with other friends who have gone through this program and the truth is that their reviews were very good. World-class university, the subjects are treated in depth. I came here to make a vocational training and it took me very little in applying to this master and the truth is I am very satisfied.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Cecilia Nardini
Subjects
- Specialized economics
- Economy
- Finance
- Microeconomics
- Economics
- Statistics
- Competition Law
- Competition policy
- Market Regulation
- Marketing Strategy
- Quantitative Finance
- Regulated Markets
- Economic analysis
- International Trade
- Experimental Economics
- Econometric methods
- International Finance
Course programme
- Microeconomics
- Information Economics
- Quantitative and Statistical Methods I
- Introduction to Game Theory
- Industrial Organization
- Elements of Competition Law
Winter Term: Core (January - March)Course Title
- Economics of Competition Policy
- Economics of Market Regulation
- Quantitative and Statistical Methods II
Spring Term: Practice (April - June)Course Title
- Policy Lessons
- Quantitative Methods of Market Regulation
- Competition in Regulated Markets
- Master Project
Elective (Choose 1):
- Digital Market Design
- Economic Analysis of Law
Course Title
- Economic Growth and Development
- International Trade and Finance
- Quantitative and Statistical Methods I
Winter Term: Applications (January - March)Course TitleMandatory:
- Quantitative and Statistical Methods II
All students must earn 15 additional credits by enrolling in either (i) five short courses; or (ii) three short courses and one long course.List A: Short courses (3 credits each)
- Money and Exchange Rates
- Sovereign Debt and International Financial Architecture
- International Trade and Growth
- Firms, Technology and Trade Policy
- The Economics of Migration
- The Rise of the Global Economy
List B: Long courses (6 credits)
- Development Economics
- Macroeconomics II
Spring Term: Advanced Topics and Policy (April - June)Course TitleMandatory:
- Policy Lessons
- Master Project
All students must earn 12 additional credits by choosing among the following courses:List A: Short courses (3 credits each)
- Systemic Risk and Financial Crises
- Topics in Economic Growth and Development
- Topics in Macro V: Firms, Misallocation, and Aggregate Productivity *
- Topics in Macro VI: Monetary Economics *
- Topics in Macro VII: International Finance *
- Topics in Macro VIII: Open Economy Macro *
- Topics in Applied Economics III: Development *
- Topics in Applied Economics IV: Labor *
- Topics in Applied Economics V: Economics of Inequality and Redistribution *
- Topics in Applied Economics VI: Economics of Information *
List B: Long courses (6 credits each)
- Econometric Methods III
- Experimental Economics
- Political Economy
- Empirical Methods in Finance
Master Degree in Specialized Economic Analysis