Master in Economics, Econometrics, Focus Research in Economics

Most of the graduates of the research masters start a Ph.D. in economics, either at ECARES (European Center for Advanced Research in Economics and Statistics) or abroad. The highly stimulating and demanding doctoral programme at ECARES leads to different job opportunities, including:

• Researcher or professor in a research institute or a university (London School of Economics, Boston University, Oxford, Central European University, ...)

• Economist in international institutions (OECD, European Commission, World Bank, European Central Bank, ...)

• Specialized consultant (Compass-Lexecon, Charles River Associates, OXERA, ...)

• Finance professional

Alumni of the programme include :

• Marianne Bertrand, Professor of Economics, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business

• Aida Caldera, Senior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

• Amela Hubic, Senior Advisor to the Executive director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• Michele Lenza, Principal Economist, European Central Bank

• Frederic Malherbe, Assistant Professor, London Business School

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The Research Masters in Economics and in Economics and Statistics provide students with the theoretical and statistical tools to pursue advanced analysis and research in economics.

This programme is offered in two flavours:

• The master in Research in Economics provide general training in all areas of economics

• The master in Research in Economics and Statistics offers students the possibility to specialize at the boundary between economics and statistics.

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Both variants of the Master consist of compulsory core courses and optional courses, and require the writing of a master thesis.

The programme in Research in Economics offers two specialization tracks:

• Advanced Methods

• Topics in Economics

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The programme in Research in Economics and Statistics offers two specialization tracks:

• Economics

• Statistics

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The Solvay Brussels School assets

• A location at the heart of Europe, as part of of a leading research university.

• An international faculty made of high-level researchers and accomplished practitioners who work together to ensure that the training we provide is both relevant for business and policy practice and corresponds to the state of art.

• A tradition of rigorous and demanding curricula based on solid multidisciplinary and analytical training, and the promotion of critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• A diversity of teaching methods that are constantly revised to ensure teaching effectiveness.

• A diverse and international student body (up to 80% of foreign students in some master programmes).

• A complete programme covering the education needs in economics and business from the bachelor to in-company training.

• Accreditation from EQUIS (European Foundation for Management Development) and AMBA (Association of Masters of Business Administration). The AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation is underway.

Study-abroad programme

The Masters in Research in Economics offer a double degree within the ENTER network.

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