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Master of Economics of Public Policy at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Spain, Barcelona

International students can study the Economics of Public Policy at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics at its main campus in Barcelona, Spain. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 9 months and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 1, 2027.

About Master of Economics of Public Policy

Overview How and why do particular public policies get implemented? How are they designed? How do we know if they work? Why are some policies more successful than others?National-level finance and planning involve big numbers: pensions, health systems, income support, social programs, and so forth. Successful public policies can make all the difference for the lives of millions of individuals, with numbers and effects become much larger for developed countries and faster growth in developing ones.Students will be drilled in commanding advanced empirical public policy evaluation tools and will be ready to use these tools in practice.Students will be exposed to the views of experts from fields other than Economics in order to build an appreciation for the multidisciplinary nature of public policy design and evaluation. A master's advisor will guide each student in completing an independent master's project by the end of the program, allowing specialization in a policy topic of the student's choice.Our graduates will be prepared to take on analytical positions at public institutions, international organizations, consulting firms, research institutions, and think tanks.Graduates will also be well-prepared to pursue advanced post-graduate study of Policy or Economics. 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 Economics of Public Policy programme at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics provides students with the theoretical and empirical fundamentals to answer questions that impact entire populations.

Disciplines

EconomicsEconometricsPublic Policy

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

Master of Economics of Public Policy at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Spain, Barcelona