Program Overview
Skills acquired in this master program
- Gain a deep understanding of the economics of international trade, finance, and development
- How to apply economic concepts to pressing policy issues, especially those related to growth, economic stability, and poverty
- Rigorous training in basic and advanced econometrics and statistics, with a view to analysing data both in cross-sections and time-series
- Personalized coaching in how to present, both orally and in writing, cutting-edge research and policy recommendations
Course offerings and syllabus
Policy lessons with leading specialists
Program faculty
- Graduates from all fields with a strong quantitative background (e.g. economics, business, engineering, mathematics, physics)
- Junior professionals from private firms, research centers, central banks, financial institutions, the civil service, and NGOs
- Aspiring PhD students looking for a solid foundation in the theory and econometrics of international trade, finance, and growth & development
- Authorities and Government Agencies
- International Organizations
- Research Institutions and Consulting Firms
- Financial Industry
- NGOs
Will this master program prepare me for PhD work?
The master is not meant to be the first year of a PhD program. However, the master does provide an excellent background for students interested in pursuing a PhD later on as the general approach to the theory and econometrics of international trade, finance, and development is the one usually found in PhD programs. In fact, some of our graduates are already pursuing their PhD in prestigious programs in Europe and the United States. Read more about some of our graduates.
Program details and structure
Language of instruction: English
Structure: 9 months (3 trimesters), full time
Tuition: 12,000 €
Campus: Ciutadella (UPF)
Degree awarded: Master Degree in Specialized Economic Analysis (awarded jointly with UPF and UAB)
All Barcelona GSE master degrees have been recognized by the Catalan and Spanish Education authorithies within the framework of the Bologna Process (in Spanish, “Master Universitario o Master Oficial”).
Full program description
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Remarks from Prof. Massimo Motta,
Dean of the Barcelona GSE
"Barcelona GSE graduates fill a need in today's knowledge-based economy for employees and scholars with exceptional preparation and a global perspective, capable of anticipating and meeting the evolving challenges of our world."
Dean's Remarks
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