Economics

The Master of Science in Economics is a practice-oriented degree programme that combines analytical tools with policy applications. The emphasis is on applied economics, together with a solid grounding in economic theory. The programme provides both general training in economics and opportunities to specialize in subject areas such as Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Health Economics, Historical Economics and Industrial Economics. It is designed to meet the increasing demand for professionals with top quality skills in the private and public sectors and in international organizations.

MSc Programme Coordinator: Professor Fredrik Carlsson

Deputy MSc Programme Coordinator: Senior Lecturer Charles Nadeau

Administrative Coordinator: Madelen Hansson

About the programme

The programme is designed to meet the increasing demand for professionals with top quality skills in the private sector as well as in international organizations and the public sector, in Sweden and all over the world.

A Master´s degree implies an additional step compared to the bachelor education in economics. It provides both deeper analytical training in general as well as opportunities to specialize and achieve practically useful skills. You have considerable opportunities to tailor the programme in accordance with your own choice, focusing on Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Health Economics, Historical Economics or Industrial Economics.

In a knowledge-based society, a bachelor´s degree is often not sufficient to compete for the most attractive jobs, and to have a Master´s degree is rapidly becoming a necessity. A recent study showed that the employment rate among students with an advanced undergraduate degree in Economics from Gothenburg was close to a 100 percent. The largest share works in the private sector, and many of them work abroad. Moreover, most of the graduates have advanced positions where they make use of the skills they achieved during their studies.