Applied Economics
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Programme structureThis programme provides students with a unique opportunity to learn how to use the tools of economics, and tackle real-life questions such as:When do markets work and fail?What are the trade-offs involved in regulating the banking sector?How do we tackle climate change?What are the costs and benefits of globalization?As a collection of diverse models and empirical methods, economics as a discipline does not have a particular ideological bent, nor lead to a unique conclusion. Instead, the core objective of the programme is to teach students how to apply abstract reasoning to real-world problems, and use a data-driven approach to identify likely outcomes of market strategies or policy interventions. Course structure The programme is normally completed within 3 semesters. The first two semesters include core and optional courses, and the last semester is devoted to the writing of a Master’s thesis under supervision of the faculty. Students motivated to finish the programme within a year can start work on the thesis during the first two semesters. Students can also combine their thesis work with an internship in a public or private institution. Skills acquired Students follow a challenging graduate programme in a first-class Swiss institution, developing the skills required for cutting-edge economic analysis. These skills include:A core set of models for micro and macro policy analysis used in the economic professionState-of-the-art empirical methods focusing on their applications with the most widely used software (R and Stata)The ability to read and reflect on the scientific literature, applying these tools to real-world issuesPerforming individual work by completing a research or internship thesisInteractive teachingThe teaching team is a rare blend of academic faculty members and professional economists who are experts in their respective fields.A key feature of the programme is the enviably small size of each cohort of students, who enjoy maximum support and close supervision by the teaching staff. All courses are interactive and promote active student participation, providing a unique atmosphere in the classroom, and greatly facilitating interactions between students and professors.
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Applicants need a bachelor’s degree with major in related field.Applicants from non-anglophone countries should provide proof of English proficiency.Application deadline for non EU students is April 30.
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Neuchâtel
Switzerland
2000
Switzerland
- 1.5 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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