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Masters Program

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The Master Program is a rigorous two year degree that combines analytical rigor and practical applications to provide students with the up-to-date tools, knowledge and intuition needed for economic policy analysis.

At a glance

  • Two year, full time program
  • Rigorous economic preparation with an emphasis on policy
  • Language of instruction: English

 

The Master program consists of a set of core classes and choice of electives.

  • Core classes cover: Macroeconomics, International Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Trade, Econometrics (2 Semesters) and International Development.
  • Electives allow students to pursue particular interests. Seminars are offered in the field of Monetary Policy, European Integration, Trade and Policy, Development, Economic History and Econometrics.

In addition, students are invited to take courses in the other disciplines taught at the Institute: International Law, International Political Science and History.
Students can also take courses offered at the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne.

The program ends with a thesis, which represents a substantial effort as an independent researcher. Work on the thesis is undertaken under the close guidance by a faculty member.

Contact

If you have questions about the program, please feel free to send an email to the department at economics@
graduateinstitute.ch.

If you wish to ask current students about their experience, you may contact econ.students@
graduateinstitute.ch.

For general questions (such as formal requirements for your application or the status of your application), please contact the Admission Office at admission@
graduateinstitute.ch.