Economics, Master's Programme

Economics, Master's Programme, 60 ECTS Credits

This Master´s programme is a preparation for postgraduate studies in Economics or for a professional career in the public and private sectors. Courses follow international standards, combining theory and applications, and are taught in English.

The Programme

The aim of this programme is to prepare students for postgraduate studies or professions in the private and public sectors. The programme is open to exchange students and other international students. In addition to writing a dissertation (30 credits) students may chose between several optional modules. This freedom of choice provides an opportunity to specialise in a specific field of interest. An overview specifying the modules included in the Master’s Programme as well as the optional modules offered during the coming semester is available on our website. Concerning requirements, please note: The equivalent of English B and a Bachelor's degree with 90 HE/ECTS credits in Economics, including a course in intermediate microeconomics, are required. Please note that this corresponds to approximately three semesters of full-time studies in Economics. Business Administration courses are in general not counted as Economics.

Qualification

Degree of Master of Social Sciences (One Year) with a Major in Economics

On completion

Economists work in both the private and public sectors. Economists are sought after in local and central government, in the Central Bank, the Ministry of Finance and the Central Statistics Bureau, as well as in the European Union. Within the private sector, there is a demand for economists in banks, insurance companies, finance departments and trade unions. Demographic changes have led to a greater demand for qualified economists. After completion of studies, the prospects of finding relevant work are good.