
Overview
The Advanced Master in Political Economy at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management aims at providing you the knowledge and the skills needed to evaluate and address global and local economic challenges, which require a solid understanding of the institutions and political settings in which they arise.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this master, you can look forward to job opportunities with a faster advancement potential in a broad range of institutions and companies, including:
- International institutions (EC, WTO, World Bank, IMF, OECD, NATO, ETC.)
- Multinational enterprises (lobbying and consulting firms, investment banks)
- Governmental institutions (regulatory agencies, central banks, foreign affairs)
- Global NGOs & Think Tanks
- Higher Education (through PHD programs)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Political Economy
- Data Analysis
- International Trade And Eu Trade Policy
- Impact Evaluation
- Industrial And Development Policies: Eu, Us, And Beyond
- Policy Workshop: Competition Policy In The Single Market
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Public Policy Political Science View 25 other Masters in Economics in BelgiumAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor or Master or equivalent (4 or 5 years of study overall)
- 3-year Bachelor (180 ECTS), preferably followed by 2 years of work experience
- Proficiency in English is a must
- Academic statement of purpose (max. 500 words)
- Two Letters of Recommendation (one must be from an academic)
- GRE exam (GMAT not acceptable)
- Resume/CV in English
- Official Transcripts (all prior institutions)
- Minimum GPA 3.0 on 4.0 (U.S.) scale where available.
- TOEFL score of at least 100 IELTS score (7.0) is also acceptable. The test is waived if a previous degree has been obtained at an English-speaking university.
Tuition Fee
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International
50000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 50000 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
50000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 50000 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Brussels
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?
- Belgium
- United States