Overview

The Master of Applied Economic Sciences - Economic Policy has an international profile. The University of Antwerp offers two different modules in this course.

The module ‘International Economics and Finance’ has a strong focus on macro and international economics and (international) financial economics.

The module ‘Economics of Public Policy Issues’ focuses on the analysis of academic and relevant economic policy issues. This module focuses on aspects of efficiency in the study of significant economic and social problems (eg. inequality, health care, the labor market, unemployment…).

By offering these two modules, this course focuses on very specific topics.

Although a good theoretical foundation remains necessary, in this course is chosen to emphasize explicitly the application-oriented character. You need to acquire the skills to apply the acquired knowledge, and not only on theoretical and analytical insight.

Job opportunities

Masters of Economic Policy are prepared for positions which require them to analyse aspects of economic policy, and guide and influence economic policy decision-making. Such careers are found in 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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Econometrics

Applied Welfare Economics

Open Economy Macroeconomics

Master Thesis

International Economics and Finance

Graduate Seminar in Economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2022-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Applications start as of December 1st

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics Public Policy View 24 other Masters in Economics in Belgium

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold a university level Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Economic Policy or equivalent. This degree should be of an academic nature, as opposed to a technical or professional degree.

When starting the Master’s programme, students should have a thorough command of intermediate micro- and macro-economics and introductory econometrics.

They should submit an official letter in English from their university confirming that the student is expected to finalise their Bachelor’s studies at the end of the current academic year, and submit up-to-date authenticated transcripts with the results of the previous years.
In doubt, a GMAT or GRE can be requested.

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Tuition Fee

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International

5800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5800 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

962 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 962 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Antwerpen

787 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

As a master student in the programme of Business Economics, you can apply for a 'Tuition fee scholarship' which will reduce the tuition fee for 2020-2021 to 3100 euro for 60 credits (400 euro + 45 euro/credit).

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.