
Overview
The Economics of Public Policy program at Barcelona School of Economics will train you in advanced empirical public policy evaluation tools and how to use them in practice. It will provide you with unique insights and skills to help you stand out in the job market once you graduate.
Key Features
Students who are passionate about becoming a policy maker. Here’s why it is perfect for you:
- You have a background in Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, or Statistics.
- You are a Junior analyst or professional looking to upgrade your analytical skills.
- You are an aspiring PhD student who want to build a solid foundation with a Master’s.
Accreditation
All Barcelona School of Economics Master degrees have been recognized by the Catalan and Spanish Education authorities and within the framework of the Bologna Process (in Spanish, “Master Universitario o Master Oficial”).
The Barcelona School of Economics has been distinguished as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence in every edition of the program (2012-15; 2016-19; 2020-23)
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:- Quantitative and Statistical Methods
- Microeconomics: Markets, Strategies and Information
- Public Economics I: Market Failures, Taxation and Social Insurance
- Macroeconomics: Public Finance
- Labor Markets
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Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Economics Public Policy View 6 other Masters in Public Policy in SpainExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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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Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate/bachelor/grado/laurea, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university (for Bologna degrees, a minimum of 180 ECTS are required).
- University diploma in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Administration. Students with academic backgrounds in other subjects will be considered.
- An advanced level of English language skills: TOEFL score of 90 or above; IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 or above; Duolingo English Test 120 points.
- The GRE General Test is optional, however it is highly recommended
- Outstanding academic record
- Quantitative skills
- Reference letters
Candidates will also be evaluated on the following admission criteria:
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17500 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17500 EUR for the full programme during 9 months. -
EU/EEA
17500 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17500 EUR for the full programme during 9 months.
Living costs for Barcelona
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Types of financial aid that may be offered to students include:
- Waivers covering 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of tuition fees
- A limited number of fully-funded scholarships (100% of fees and some additional stipend, depending on the scholarship)
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