Master Program Overview
Skills acquired in this master program
- A rigorous understanding of economic theory behind the design and evaluation of public policies.
- Ability to apply state-of-the-art empirical tools to evaluate public policies.
- An understanding of institutional frameworks in which public policies are designed and implemented.
- Ability to write technical and non-technical reports on public policy.
Course offerings and syllabus
Program faculty
- Graduates from business administration, economics and other social sciences (demography, political sciences, sociology) with a quantitative background.
- Professionals from governmental and non-governmental institutions who want to upgrade their skills.
- Aspiring PhD students who want to build a solid foundation.
The master program in the Economics of Public Policy will be offered for the first time in the 2012-13 academic year. Alumni outlook data will be available in Spring 2013.
Potential employers of program graduates include:
- Public Institutions
- Non-government Organizations (NGOs)
- International Organizations
- Consulting Firms
Program details and structure
Language of instruction: English
Structure: 9 months (3 trimesters), full time
Tuition: 12,000 €
Campus: Ciutadella (UPF) and Bellaterra (UAB)
Degree awarded: Master Degree in Specialized Economic Analysis (awarded jointly with UPF and UAB)
All Barcelona GSE master degrees have been recognized by the Catalan and Spanish Education authorithies within the framework of the Bologna Process (in Spanish, “Master Universitario o Master Oficial”).
Full program description
"Barcelona GSE graduates fill a need in today's knowledge-based economy for employees and scholars with exceptional preparation and a global perspective, capable of anticipating and meeting the evolving challenges of our world."
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