The Master’s in Economics with a focus on business economics develops technical and analytical skills in issues related to the European economy. It provides training in commercial, economic, political and financial topics. 

Master's programme in Economics

The programme includes a core curriculum of compulsory courses, several optional modules and a final dissertation. All courses are taught in English, with some exceptions. 

The Master in Economics – Business Economics offers three options: 

  • EU Regulation and Economy,
  • EU and International Business,
  • Financial Markets and Services. 

The teaching approach combines analytical skills and problem solving. Courses combine theoretical training and field projects. 

Objectives of the Master’s in Business Economics 

This Master's programme aims to train business economists, policy makers, consultants and, more generally, professionals for sectors and functions that require technical and analytical skills. 

The programme covers quantitative and conceptual tools for 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 programme and through specialised courses (such as European Competition Policy). 

The Master's programme addresses the challenges of the business world, the economy and economic policy, in particular their interactions (finance and financial market regulation, corporate strategy and competition policy, innovation and policies to support research and development, among others). 

Advantages of the Master's in Economics 

An impeccable method: rigour and international mobility. 

The teaching methods already advocated by Ernest Solvay have earned the Solvay Brussels School its reputation. The quality of its programmes is based on a demanding curriculum that combines theory and practice. 

Students benefit from a high-quality scientific background, rigorous training in economics and management, numerous opportunities for mobility through stays abroad (international exchange programme, double degree, networked Master's programme) and language learning. 

Career opportunities 

The Master's in Economics – Business Economics is specialised, comprehensive and versatile. 

It prepares students for a wide range of professions: 

  • Consultant in economics or strategy
  • Auditor and management controller
  • Business analyst and IT consultant 
  • Manager in the financial, industrial and service sectors 
  • Policy advisor or analyst in an economic policy think tank 
  • ​​​​​​​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