Master of Economics - Université Paris-Saclay / ENS Paris-Saclay

École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay and Université Paris-Saclay offer a competitive two-years research program: The Master of Economics (MoE).

Students will acquire the fundamental techniques and concepts in economics, both theoretical and empirical, as well as a critical thinking about the way to use them. This master’s degree is also a gateway to highly selective PhD’s programs in economics worldwide.

The MoE is a two-year, full-time master’s degree program in English.

The first year (M1) is structured around 8 core courses (bootcamp in mathematics and coding, decision theory, econometrics, macroeconomics, international trade, public economics, firms and markets, economic dynamics). The second year (M2) offers a wide range of optional courses, allowing students to deepen their knowledge in their own field of interest. The Master’s program is recognized within the framework of the Bologna Proces (60 ECTS).

In both years, students are required to complete personal research projects. The objective is to train students to grasp the academic literature, to use it in a relevant way, to structure their thinking and to handle the theoretical and empirical tools of economic analysis. Students are expected to produce a research work that meets the international academic standard. 

Class size will not exceed 50 students. This allows a personalized pedagogical support to each students and favors privileged interactions with our faculty members.

Faculty

Our instructors are experienced researchers who have published extensively in top international academic journals. They cover a wide range of fields in economics: microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory and modelling, applied econometrics, economic policy evaluation...

Location

Courses mostly take place at the École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay. Located on the Plateau de Saclay, a centre of scientific activity in the Paris area. Master's students benefit from a rich, dynamic and excellent research community, with easy access to central Paris..

Careers

Our graduates have the opportunity to continue their studies in doctoral programs, in Paris-Saclay or abroad. Our teachers provide personalized assistance to facilitate their application to scholarships in the programs of their choice (advices, application reviews, interview training..)

Students can also join the job market. Theoretical and empirical teachings open doors to various positions in public institutions (central banks, governments, international organizations), consulting firms, financial companies, big data companies, etc. During their studies, students are also offered internships and research assistant jobs. 

Prerequisites

Admission is based on academic excellence. All students with a BA Economics or BS Mathematics can apply.

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