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Master of Economics at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Spain, Barcelona

Barcelona Graduate School of Economics offers the Master of Economics as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Barcelona, Spain. Taught in English and completed over 9 months, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for economics and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 1, 2027.

About Master of Economics

Overview The Economics Program's dual theoretical and empirical approach gives students an excellent grounding and deep understanding of the field's foundations and applications. Students will learn how to use powerful analytical and quantitative tools, and they will design and conduct an independent master's project. 95% placed within six months of graduation.In the three most recent cohorts of the Economics Program, 95% of graduates were hired for jobs related to the Master's Degree or gained admission to a PhD or other post-graduate program.What skills and knowledge will I acquire in this program?Solid command of analytical and quantitative EconomicsKnowledge of a wide range of specializations in different fields of economicsCompetence in both theoretical and empirical approaches, from foundation to application and policyExpert subject knowledge in writing and discussion of graduate-level economicsFacility with tools necessary to successfully pursue a top Ph.D. in economics Who hires Economics graduates?Consulting FirmsFinancial ServicesGovernment & AuthoritiesInternational Organizations / Non-profitsResearch & Academic InstitutionsOther IndustriesExamples of recent Economics placements:Accenture − Data Analyst − Munich, GermanyBloomberg − Data Analyst/Researcher − London, United KingdomCambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA) − Junior Economist − London, United KingdomCompass Lexecon − Analyst − Paris, FranceEuropean Central Bank (ECB) − Trainee in Monetary Policy Strategy Division − Frankfurt, GermanyEuropean Central Bank (ECB) − Traineeship − Frankfurt, GermanyFrontier Economics − Analyst − London, United KingdomGoldman Sachs − Macro Research Internship − London, United KingdomInter-American Development Bank − Research Fellow − Washington DC, United StatesJ.P. Morgan − Junior Economics − London, United KingdomJPAL − Policy and Research Analyst − Lima, PeruKPMG − Financial Risk Management Consultant − Barcelona, SpainOECD − Traineeship − Paris, FranceOxford Economics − Graduate Programme − London, United KingdomThe Brattle Group − Research Analyst − London/Brussels, United KingdomUBS − Investment Banking Analyst − London, United KingdomUnited Nations (UN) − Consultant − Montevideo, UruguayUniversity of Zurich − Research Assistant − Zurich, Switzerland Accreditation All Barcelona GSE 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 GSE has been distinguished as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence in every edition of the program (2012-15; 2016-19; 2020-23)

The Barcelona GSE Economics Program prepares students for technically demanding jobs and doctoral programs.

Disciplines

EconomicsEconometricsStatistics

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Economics at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

Other Requirements

1An undergraduate/bachelor/grado/laurea, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university (for Bologna degrees, a minimum of 180 ECTS are required).A typical applicant would hold a University Diploma in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Business Administration. See our Student Profile for more detailed information.GRE General TestCandidates will also be evaluated on the following admission criteria:Outstanding academic recordQuantitative skillsReference letters

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Economics at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Master of Economics at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Spain, Barcelona