Is this the programme you're looking for?
If you are passionate about using economics to solve real-world challenges, this specialisation offers the tools and training to become a future policy maker. You will learn to apply cutting-edge theory and empirical methods to pressing societal issues.
Practical information
- Type
- Master
- Degree
- MSc
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Instruction language
- English
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study points (EC)
- 60
- Location
- Campus Woudestein
- Start date
- September
- Application Deadline (EEA)
- 1 May
The study programme in a nutshell
Economic policy challenges are all around us—from financial crises and ageing populations to climate change and rising inequality. This programme equips you to understand and address these complex issues using rigorous economic analysis.
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Career opportunities after graduation
When graduating from this Master you are able to work as an applied policy economist at ministries, applied research institutes and bureaus for policy analysis.