Programme Structure
The study programme is structured over two academic years, corresponding to a total of 120 ECTS credits. It includes 12 compulsory examinations and a computer lab course, as well as elective activities chosen by the student (for a total of 9 ECTS).
Year 1
First Semester:
- Games and Strategies for Sustainability
- Statistical Methods and Models for Economics and Public Policy
- Business, Management and Sustainability
- English Language (proficiency assessment – pass/fail)
Second Semester:
- Data Science and Multivariate Statistics
- Institutional Economics and Fiscal Sustainability
- Policies and Management for Sustainable Finance
- Welfare Policies and European Labour Law
Year 2
First Semester:
- Sustainable Growth and the Business Cycle
- Policy Evaluation: Methods and Applications
Second Semester:
- International Trade, Globalisation and Sustainability
- One elective course from the following:
- International Economic Policies and Sustainable Development
- Statistical Methods and Models for Time Series and Panel Data
Preparatory Courses
To support students with a less robust background in mathematics and statistics, remedial courses in these areas are organised during the first semester of the first year. Students without an undergraduate degree in Economics (Class L-33) are strongly encouraged to attend these support courses. Further information is available on the Department website and the Faculty website.
Final Dissertation
The Master's thesis must be written and defended within a disciplinary scientific area covered by at least one of the exams taken during the programme. The thesis is assigned by a faculty member, who defines the topic and title in agreement with the student.