Overview
With its interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of economics and an excellent student to staff ratio, this MSc offers an international environment thanks to its students which come from all over the world. Students of the MSc can also take advantage of an agreement with the Syracuse University in Florence for joint courses and activities and enjoy the life of an American Campus and its facilities in Florence! The teaching staff of the MCs comes mainly from the School of Economics and Management of the University of Firenze, which ranks 5th among Italian public universities according to the Ideas-Repec ranking based on research in Economics and Econometrics.
The Economics and Development programme from University of Florence provides two curricula: a Curriculum in Development Economics and a Curriculum in Economics. Each curriculum prepares students for different careers, and it is a worthy experience which equips students with a rigorous training in economics and quantitative methods matched with an interdisciplinary approach (legal, business, finance, historic, etc.). Students can acquire a diversified spectrum of skills for a successful career as an Economist and for admission to the best PhD programs worldwide.
Job Placement
Graduates of the MSc have extremely good job placements, for example graduates of the past few years have worked in:
- European Central Bank, Bank of Italy, UNCTAD-WTO, UNICEF, FAO, World Bank, CNR, Capgemini, Deloitte, Findomestic Banca, Accenture, MedTech Europe-Brussels, CCH® Tagetik, Sace Simest Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, General Electric, Centro Studi Confindustria, RAI - Radiotelevisione italiana, Menarini, Monte dei Paschi di Siena Capital Services, European Institute of the Mediterranean, Lilly, School of Public Health (UofA – CUP)-Canada, MEF-Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies-European University Institute, ARCO research center, Fincantieri, ATMOsphere-Brussels, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)-Brussels, Starkmacher e.V.-Germany, Pagasa Social Center-Philippines, AMU Azione Mondo Unito, Action Aid, PerMicro, IRPET,…
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Microeconomics
- Statistical Inference
- Mathematics for Economics
- History of Economic Thought
- Economic History of Globalization
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Corporate Governance and Financial Institutions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Economics International Development Sustainable Development View 69 other Masters in Economics in ItalyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants who hold a BA degree from an Italian University should have a final grade of at least 99/110 (in case you do not fulfil this requirement, then please see below).
Applicants who hold a BA degree from a non-Italian University should have a BA grade with pass proceed, that is, permit to proceed to graduate studies. If the pass proceed is not indicated, then it will be calculated (in case you do not fulfil this requirement, then please see below).
In this regard, applicants need to satisfy one of the following requirements:
- provide evidence that their BA course was taught entirely in English;
- certify their knowledge of English at a B2 level through Cambridge First certificate, TOEFL, IELTS, etc;
- pass the B2 English language test
Tuition Fee
The amount of tuition fees vary depending on the overall financial situation of the student family and on other criteria related to the merit
Living costs for Florence
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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