The Master's in Economics: Economic Governance and Public Policy in Europe offers students a broad overview of economic issues in Europe. It trains them to innovate in a constantly changing world. 

Master's programme in Economics 

The programme includes a core curriculum of compulsory courses, several optional modules, and a final dissertation. 

The programme in Economic Governance and Public Policy in Europe allows students to choose a track from the following options: 

  • Public Policy
  • Advanced International Economic Analysis

Students must also choose a ‘global challenge’ from the following options: 

  • Competition
  • Innovation
  • Sustainability (This global challenge is not available to students going on exchange) 

Courses are taught in English, with some exceptions for certain options. They take a cross-disciplinary approach to the European economy. 

Objectives of the Master's in Economic Governance and Public Policy in Europe 

The Master's in Economics trains business economists, policy makers, consultants and, more generally, professionals for sectors and roles that require technical and analytical skills. 

The programme covers the quantitative and conceptual tools of financial, economic and statistical analysis and exposes students to their practical applications in the economic and financial world. The European dimension of economic and financial issues is strongly developed, both across the board and through specialised courses (such as European Competition Policy). 

The programme in Economic Analysis and European Policy addresses all major economic issues (employment, competition, growth, development, redistribution) and economic policy challenges in all their aspects (industrial, sectoral, national and global). 

The advantages of the Economic Governance and Public Policy in Europe specialisation 

The quality of the training in this Master's programme in economics is based on a demanding curriculum that combines theory and practice. Students will therefore benefit from a high-quality scientific background, rigorous training in economics with research professors at the forefront of their field, numerous opportunities for mobility through study abroad (international exchange programme, double degree, networked Master's programme) and the ability to work in French and English. 

Career opportunities 

The Master's degree in Economics, Economic Governance and Public Policy in Europe opens up a range of career opportunities. 

These include: 

  • Economic or strategy consultant 
  • Auditor and management controller
  • Business analyst and IT consultant 
  • Manager in the financial, industrial and service sectors 
  • Political advisor or analyst in a think tank specialising in economic policy 
  • ​​​​​​​Manager, analyst or project manager in national or international organisations, public or non-governmental

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Admission requirements 

Online application form 

Who to contact
Questions about admission requirements or your application: masters.solvay@ulb.be