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Master in Economics - Econometrics Focus

esl | Louvain-la-Neuve

A 2-year program - ETRI2MA - 120 credits

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.

The program introduces the students to the core matters of economics and econometrics, while offering from the spring term of its first year a wide range of optional courses for later specialization towards the preparation of a PhD dissertation. During the Master, the student undertake a research project that will be part of his PhD dissertation.

Please note that there is no mobility track in this program.

Program Structure

Year 1

  • Core course - 35 credits
  • 1 Research Seminar - 5 credits
  • 1 Essay Paper - 15 credits
  • 1 Advanced course - 5 credits

Year 2

  • Econometrics - 5 credits
  • 1 Research Seminar - 5 credits
  • 1 Workshop Tutorial - 5 credits
  • 3 PhD-Level Courses - 15 credits
  • 2 Advanced courses - 10 credits
  • Thesis - 20 credits
Core Courses - 35 ECTS
LECON2500 Mathematics and Statistics for economics
LECON2600 Dynamical Methods in Economics
LECON2111 Advanced microeconomics I
LECON2121 Advanced macroeconomics I
LECON2112 Advanced microeconomics II
LECON2122 Advanced macroeconomics II
LECON2131 Advanced econometrics I
1 Research Seminar among - 5 ECTS
LECON2161 Research Seminar I: Macroeconomics
ECONM653 Research Seminar I: Microeconomics (UNamur)
LECON2603 Research Seminar I: Econometrics Workshop
1 x Advanced Courses from the Option Advanced Economic Analysis I & II - 5 ECTS

Essay Paper - 15 ECTS
1 Course among the following - 5 ECTS
LECON2601 Advanced Econometrics II - Time Series Econometrics
LECON2602 Advanced Econometrics II - Microeconometrics
1 Research Seminar among the following - 5 ECTS

LECON2167 Seminars (20 seminars to be follow throughout the year) 

https://www.uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/lidam/uclouvain-economics-seminar

3 PhD-level Courses from ESL among the following - 15 ECTS
LECON2701 Advanced courses in Economics I (not available in 2025-2026)
LECON2702 Advanced courses in Economics II
LECON2703 Advanced courses in Economics III (not available in 2025-2026)
LECON2704 Advanced courses in Economics IV 
LECON2705 Advanced courses in Economics V 
2 x Advanced Courses from the Option Advanced Economic Analysis I & II - 10 ECTS
Thesis - 25 ECTS
LETRI2910 Tutorial (Doctoral Workshop) - 5 ECTS
LETRI2900 Thesis - 20 ECTS