This consecutive, research-focused Master’s programme is aimed at students who already hold a strong academic foundation in economics or a closely related field. Over four semesters you will receive intensive training in economic theory and quantitative techniques while retaining the flexibility to shape your studies around your own interests and career ambitions.
The course begins with core modules in advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, empirical methods and industrial organisation. After these foundations you select from more than 40 elective modules to specialise — typical tracks include Econometrics and Statistics, Public Economics, Digital and Innovation Economics, Energy and Resource Economics, and Transport Economics. Small seminar sizes and close supervision create an interactive learning environment that supports individual progress.
Research is a central feature of the programme: project work and research-oriented seminars provide hands-on, data-driven experience in themes such as Innovation, Economic Policy, Globalisation, Sustainability and Infrastructure. A dedicated “Project Studies” module prepares you for the Master’s thesis, in which you independently investigate an economic question at an advanced scientific level.
Graduates leave well equipped for international careers in the private sector, government ministries, international organisations or entrepreneurial ventures. The programme also offers a solid foundation for those who wish to pursue a PhD or an academic career.
Program overview The two-year (four-semester) Master’s programme carries 120 ECTS and combines rigorous economic theory with practical, data-driven methods and room for individual specialisation. In the first year students complete mandatory advanced core courses to build a shared analytical foundation; in the second year they deepen their chosen focus through electives, a research-style project and a Master’s thesis. The curriculum is designed to train students in both theoretical modelling and empirical analysis so they can tackle policy, business and research questions.
Core and elective coursework balance: core modules such as Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Empirical Methods and Industrial Organisation establish formal and quantitative skills, while a wide elective catalogue (examples: Labour Economics, Public Finance, Energy and Resource Economics, Digital Economy, Applied Econometrics) lets students tailor their profile. The programme supports participation in research seminars and can be combined with study-abroad periods. The research-oriented Project Studies module and the Master’s thesis require students to design and carry out independent empirical or theoretical work.
Degree requirements (concise)
Key learning outcomes
Practical note for international students The programme’s mix of theory, empirical training and flexible electives is well suited for students aiming for research careers, policy roles or data-focused positions in the public and private sectors. Check the programme page for language of instruction, specific elective availability each semester, and options for exchange semesters.
You should hold a completed bachelor’s degree in economics or a closely related discipline. The program expects a solid foundation in economics and quantitative methods, measured by European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits: at least 40 ECTS in economics courses and at least 10 ECTS in mathematics, statistics, or econometrics. If your previous degree uses a different credit system, check the admission regulations for how credits are evaluated.
Applicants who earned their bachelor’s degree outside the EU must also meet a standardized test requirement: a GRE with minimum scores of 155 in the quantitative section and 145 in the verbal section. For full details, additional criteria, and any country- or degree-specific rules, consult the program’s admission regulations and the information posted on the program homepage.
Admission requirements (summary)
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 January 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Graduates are prepared for international careers in the private sector (e.g. economic consultancy, financial institutions, data analytics), public sector roles (policy advisor, ministry economist) and international organisations. The programme’s strong quantitative training and applied project work also suit entrepreneurial paths and roles in industry focused on innovation, sustainability, and infrastructure.
The Master’s provides a solid foundation for academic careers and PhD studies, as students gain research experience through seminars, project modules and a research-based Master’s thesis. Typical next steps include positions as research economists, policy analysts, consultants, or continuing to doctoral research in economics or related fields.