BEGIN BUILDING YOUR PATHWAY TO A CAREER IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
The department of International Economics at the Geneva Graduate Institute is unique in the global arena, providing students with unparalleled focus on international and development policy issues through the lens of economics. Situated in the heart of International Geneva, the department has strong connections with major international financial institutions, allowing students access to myriad policy organisations and special opportunities for students to engage directly with international policy-making. The department is a leader in sustainability and development economics.
The Master in International Economics program offers a rigorous and adaptable curriculum designed to prepare students for impactful careers in international economic policy, quantitative analysis, consulting, and academia. With four specialisation tracks - International Finance and Macroeconomics, International Trade, Development Economics, and Sustainable Finance and Development - students can tailor their studies to their interests or custom design their own path. The program combines six core courses with a wide range of electives, including world-renowned courses in international law and relations. Students benefit from specialized workshops in advanced techniques like DSGE modeling and data science, while leveraging the Institute's unique connections with major international organizations in Geneva and beyond.
Our Phd in Economics is structured around the training program of the Gerzensee Study Centre for the compulsory core courses, as well as specialised courses focussing on Macroeconomics, Trade, Development Economics, Econometrics and Environment.
Studying International Economics at the Geneva Graduate Institute will provide students with:
- A comprehensive and rigorous education in economic analysis, with a strong emphasis on international policy issues;
- Training as a policy-oriented economist;
- A supportive, collaborative learning environment with a high professor-student ratio, small class sizes, and a highly diverse student body, all of which results in a collegial, stimulating, and friendly atmosphere;
- Mentorship from professors recognised for their academic and policy expertise, with many actively engaged in high-level policy discussions;
- Immersion in our innovative programmes, such as the Master in Advanced Studies in Sustainable Finance and Development;
- Access to the Department’s strong connections with major international financial institutions, which in turn facilitates job placements and internships.
The International Economics department at the Geneva Graduate Institute excels in preparing students for both impactful careers in policy-making and successful academic pursuits. Our program provides a strong foundation in practical policy applications, equipping graduates to make significant contributions in international organizations and think tanks. Simultaneously, we foster rigorous academic skills, enabling our alumni to achieve remarkable success in top research institutions worldwide.
BUILDING A CAREER
The Graduate Institute is a specialised school serving a very diverse community in the heart of International Geneva: nearly 20-25% of people in the Swiss city are connected to an international institution. The Institute’s close ties with the international community are reflected in the five social science disciplines taught here, all imbued with a global perspective.
Where our Master's programme alumni (2019-2022 cohort) are employed one year after graduation:
A cosmopolitan ENVIRONMENT
With roughly 1,000 students from 100 countries are enrolled in our various programmes, the Geneva Graduate Institute is home to students from all over the world. We are serving a very diverse community in the heart of International Geneva: nearly 20-25% of people in the Swiss city are connected to an international institution. The Institute’s close ties with the international community are reflected in the five social science disciplines taught here, all imbued with a global perspective.
