Research Focus - Two Years

2-year master program - ECON2MA - 120 credits (Fully taught in English)

This two-year program providing advanced training in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, together with applications to several specific fields. They offer a deep understanding of what economics is today, and - in close connection with internationally well-known research centers - prepare our students to carry out high-level research in economics. Our Research Masters are an ideal pathway to an academic career, as they equip the students with the state-of-the-art tools required to access Doctoral School. Such research skills, however, are also highly valued by (international) institutions and firms looking for experts at the frontier of the profession.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE 

First Year = 60 ECTS

• Thesis Workshop Seminar = 5 ECTS
• Core Course = 5 ECTS
• Reflexive Course =5 ECTS
• Mathematics & Statistics = 5 ECTS
• Foundations in Economics = 5 ECTS
• 2 Options of Specialization + 1 Elective Course among these 11 = 35 ECTS

4 Clusters recommended: to help you compose a coherent program, please consult this document. These are guidelines but feel free to mix your options as you want (taking into account schedule constraints).

Second Year = 60 ECTS

• Foundations in Economics = 20 ECTS
• Research Seminar = 5 ECTS
• 4 Advanced Elective Courses= 20 ECTS
• Thesis = 15 ECTS

Consult the detailed program here.

Note: OVER JURY DECISION, an access to master 120 with credit exemption possibility (60 credits) is possible for the holder of an undergraduate university degree of 4 years (or 240 credits) in Economics : Fast Track (60 credits), see last paragraph hereunder.