Overview
Economic interrelations shape our politics and society, as well as significant aspects of our daily lives. Through our Master’s programme in Economics (MEcon) at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) you will:
- develop a clear understanding of the key economic interrelations of our time.
- acquire the theoretical and methodological competence to analyse current economic and social challenges and contribute to their solutions.
- learn to effectively use evidence-based quantitative research methods.
Key Facts
Are you seeking a degree programme that offers insights from current research and allows you to apply your knowledge to solve problems and understand economic processes? Are you aiming for a leadership role in the financial and consulting sectors, with national and international companies, in the public sector, or in international organisations after your studies? Then you are a perfect fit for the MEcon. Do you want to give your studies a unique profile with a relevant specialisation? In the MEcon, you can specialise in one of the following areas: Global Economy, Public Policy, Managerial Economics, Financial Economics, or Digitisation and Data Analytics. In the MEcon, you will not only acquire the necessary knowledge but also apply it to real-world problems, allowing you to develop both professionally and personally.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- International Trade
- Public Economics
- Data Analytics: Causal Econometrics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Mathematics
- Data Analytics: Predictive Econometrics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- St. Gallen, Switzerland
Disciplines
Economics Econometrics International Business View 3 other Masters in Econometrics in SwitzerlandWhat 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
If you have one of the following degrees, then you can apply directly for the Master's program:
- University Bachelor's degree in a similar subject
- A degree is considered to be similar if at least 30 ECTS credit points have been awarded in law subjects.
- Consecutive university Master's degree
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree programs must have been completed in the same discipline (consecutively) and amount to at least 270 ECTS credit points together. You must provide evidence that you have taken 30 ECTS credit points in law subjects over the entire course.
- average grade
- study qualification test (optional)
- university and curriculum of the degree program
- extracurricular activities an
- written and an oral examination before being admitted
- intercultural mobility
- letter of motivation
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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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Tuition Fee
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International
6658 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3329 CHF per semester during 18 months. -
National
2858 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1429 CHF per semester during 18 months.
Living costs for St. Gallen
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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