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Applied Economic Sciences - Economic Policy
University of Antwerp
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| Application Deadline: | Non EU: March 31; EU: June 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 579 ≈ € 2,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Antwerp / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The Master's programme in Economic Policy helps students to analyze the wider range of problems facing economic policy makers and to understand the background to political decision-making. The programme offers students an advanced knowledge of macro-economics, econometrics and philosophy of economics. F
urthermore, students will gain a deeper understanding of different areas of economic policy: labour economics, economic growth and fluctuations, health economics, public finance, competition policy, monetary economics, transport economics. Students can also improve their knowledge of research methodology by choosing a course on multivariate data analysis, operations research, real options or time series analysis.
The Master´s programme aims to improve student´s insights and ability to recognize and resolve economic policy issues in a methodologically sound and effective manner.
Career opportunities
Masters in Economic Policy are prepared for positions which require them to analyze aspects of economic policy, and guide and influence economic policy decision-making. Such careers are found in the consultancy, banking and insurance sectors as well as in industrial and commercial corporations. Graduates are often employed by governments, at both national and international levels. Research offers another career opportunity.
Degree
Students who succeed will obtain the degree of Master of Economic Policy from the University of Antwerp.
Contents
Courses
Compulsory courses (21 credits)
- Advanced Econometric Methods & Applications
- Philosophy of Economics
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Graduate Seminar in Economics
Master´s thesis
Electives (24 credits)
- Labour Economics
- Health Economics
- Economic Growth and Fluctuations
- Monetary Economics
- Public Finance
- Transport, Mobility and the Environment
- Competition Policy and Regulation
- Game Theory
- Real Options
A course from other Master´s programmes of the Faculty of Applied Economics (e.g. "Operations Research", "Multivariate Data Analysis" , "Banking", ...)
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
1) Academic qualifications
Applicants should hold a Bachelor´s degree in Economics or equivalent. They should have obtained credits in intermediate Micro-Economics, intermediate Macro-Economics and introductory Econometrics. The equivalence of foreign Bachelor´s degrees will be considered by the Board of Admission.
2) Language qualifications
Candidates are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in one of the following ways:
a) by submitting proof that they have studied at least one academic year in an English-language programme;
b) applicants can also prove their knowledge on the basis of a language certificate showing their TOEFL or IELTS results:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): paper-based TOEFL level of minimum 550, or a computer-based TOEFL level of minimum 213, or an internet-based TOEFL level of minimum 79-80.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): a minimum score of at least 6.5, and on each part minimum 6.0.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
Playing a prominent part in international research, the Faculty of Applied Economics works together with universities and research institutions all over the world. The individual research carried out by its academics is fully integrated into the courses taught within the Faculty.
The Faculty of Applied Economics was awarded AACSB Business accreditation. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark for excellence in business education.
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