Economics

Explaining, and analyzing the relationships of, economic phenomena at the individual and economy-wide levels that affect the allocation of resources and the distribution of well-being using economic theory and quantitative methods.

Master of Arts (M.A.)

A one-year course-based program providing a thorough grounding in modern economics and preparing students for doctoral studies in economcs and careers in the public and private sector.

Areas of Research

In addition to required courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics, students can take elective courses in a variety of fields, including Health Economics, Labour Economics, Population Economics, Public Economics, International Finance, International Trade, Monetary Economics, Industrial Organization and Experimental Economics.

Doctorate (Ph.D.)

The PhD program in economics prepares students to become professional, independent economic researchers applying state-of-the-art methods to analyze economic phenomena.

Areas of Research

The PhD program offers the following Areas of Specializations: Econometrics, Growth and Monetary Economics, Health Economics, International Economics, Labour Economics, Population Economics, and Public Economics.

Course Duration

M.A: 1 years
Ph.D: 4 years