Master's in Economics
Education objectives
Knowledge and comprehension at a level which: holding on to the knowledge level of the 1st cycle, can develop and deepen; enable and constitutes the basis of development and or original applications, in many cases in context.
Application of knowledge and understanding, solve problems in new and unfamiliar situations, in broad contexts, although related to the economy.
Ability to integrate knowledge, dealing with complex issues, develop solutions or issue judgments in situations of limited or incomplete information, including reflections on the ethical and social implications and responsibilities arising out of this solutions and these judgments or condition.
Communicate findings, knowledge and reasoning underlying them, clearly and without ambiguity.
Have skills which enable them to a lifelong learning, of a self-oriented or autonomous.
information available >> https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/masters/economics/program
General characterization
DGES code
9280
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Master
Access to other programs
information available >> https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/phds
Coordinator
Prof. Doutor Pedro Brinca
Opening date
A disponibilizar brevemente
Vacancies
80
Fees
11.900 Euros
information available >> https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/scholarships-funding/masters
Schedule
Full-time, on-campus
Teaching language
English
Degree pre-requisites
The masters (*) have a minimum duration of 3 semesters of instruction, including a curriculum part and the work project.
The maximum period for the completion of the mater's is 6 academic semesters after the admission to the master's degree.
For obtaining the master's degree is required to complete a minimum of 90 ECTS, being the maximum of 120 ECTS, which decompose in:
a) curriculum approval: minimum of 60 ECTS course approval;
b) work project approval: 30 ECTS.
In each semester course enrolment can be made up to a maximum of 35 ECTS.
During the work project semester, the student can only enrol up to a maximum of 14 ECTS (full or half courses).
Master courses are worth the following number of credits:
Full courses (one semester): 7 ECTS
Half courses (half semester): 3.5 ECTS
Career program: 2 ECTS
Skills development modules: 2 ECTS.
(*) For the graduation, students must complete the degree academic requirements and the necessary number of ECTS, according to the course’s list offered in the academic year. The list of courses offered is subject to change.
information available >> https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/masters/economics/program
Conditions of admittance
Eligible candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, have a solid quantitative background (i.e. economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, etc.), and have exceptional analytical skills.
Provide proof of B2-level English language proficiency, possess up to 2 years of professional experience, and be under 36 years of age.
information available >> https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/apply/masters/admission
Evaluation rules
Throughout the master's program, and depending on the courses, students are evaluated through various methods such as exams, assignments, projects, presentations, and participation on class discussions.
information available >> https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/masters/economics/program
Structure
| Fall | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2174 | Macroeconomic Analysis | 7 |
| 2188 | Microeconomic Analysis | 7 |
| 2206 | Banking | 7 |
| 2578 | Mastering Your Career | 2 |
| 2175 | Econometrics | 7 |
| 2176 | Development Economics | 7 |
| 2253 | Corporate Finance | 7 |
| 2652 | Fundamentals on Environment and Sustainability | 7 |
| 2414 | Financial Management | 7 |
| 2477 | Introduction to Programming | 7 |
| 2229 | Investments | 7 |
| Spring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2206 | Banking | 7 |
| 2280 | Data Analytics for Finance | 7 |
| 2578 | Mastering Your Career | 2 |
| 2652 | Fundamentals on Environment and Sustainability | 7 |
| 2414 | Financial Management | 7 |
| 2477 | Introduction to Programming | 7 |
| 2229 | Investments | 7 |
| 2487 | Machine Learning | 7 |
| 2168 | Macroeconometrics | 7 |
| 2165 | Microeconometrics | 7 |
| Fall 1st Half | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2621 | Algorithmic governance | 3.5 |
| 2222 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3.5 |
| 2489 | Data Curation | 3.5 |
| 2193 | Behavioral Economics and Finance | 3.5 |
| 2277 | Impact Investments | 3.5 |
| 2233 | Macroeconomics of Financial Markets | 3.5 |
| 2269 | Empirical Methods for Finance | 3.5 |
| 2270 | Financial Modeling | 3.5 |
| 2128 | Competition Policy | 3.5 |
| 2238 | Financial Reporting | 3.5 |
| Fall 2nd Half | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2493 | Marketing Analytics | 3.5 |
| 2215 | Auditing | 3.5 |
| 2218 | Derivatives | 3.5 |
| 2649 | Energy and Climate change | 3.5 |
| 2243 | Real Estate Finance | 3.5 |
| 2204 | Mergers, Acquisitions and Reestructuring | 3.5 |
| 2257 | Futures and Options | 3.5 |
| 2194 | History of Economic Analysis | 3.5 |
| 2236 | Private Equity | 3.5 |
| 2185 | Game Theory | 3.5 |
| 2491 | Data Visualization | 3.5 |
| Spring 1st Half | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2222 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3.5 |
| 2493 | Marketing Analytics | 3.5 |
| 2215 | Auditing | 3.5 |
| 2181 | Policy Evaluation | 3.5 |
| 2622 | Blockchain fundamentals | 3.5 |
| 2489 | Data Curation | 3.5 |
| 2218 | Derivatives | 3.5 |
| 2135 | Economics of Health and Health Care | 3.5 |
| 2138 | Environmental Policy | 3.5 |
| 2145 | Labor Economics | 3.5 |
| 2184 | Political Economy | 3.5 |
| 2273 | Fintech Ventures | 3.5 |
| 2226 | Hedge Funds | 3.5 |
| 2204 | Mergers, Acquisitions and Reestructuring | 3.5 |
| 2214 | Asset Management | 3.5 |
| 2277 | Impact Investments | 3.5 |
| 2233 | Macroeconomics of Financial Markets | 3.5 |
| 2196 | International Migration | 3.5 |
| 2623 | Network Analytics | 3.5 |
| 2494 | Computational Thinking and Data Science (includes Applied Statistics) | 3.5 |
| 2236 | Private Equity | 3.5 |
| 2687 | Public Policy | 3.5 |
| 2238 | Financial Reporting | 3.5 |
| 2248 | Fixed Income | 3.5 |
| 2668 | Sustainability Evaluation of Policies, Plans and Projects | 3.5 |
| 2278 | Sustainable Finance | 3.5 |
| 2173 | Macroeconomic Theory | 3.5 |
| Spring 2nd Half | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2281 | Behavioral Finance | 3.5 |
| 2235 | Credit Risk | 3.5 |
| 2276 | Financial Distress, Bankruptcy and Restructuring | 3.5 |
| 2169 | Financial Crises in History | 3.5 |
| 2134 | Economics of Education | 3.5 |
| 2158 | Economics of Health Systems | 3.5 |
| 2675 | European Union: Governance and Crises | 3.5 |
| 2676 | Finance and the transition to net zero | 3.5 |
| 2745 | Politics for Policy | 3.5 |
| 2225 | Risk Management | 3.5 |
| 2240 | Financial Intermediation | 3.5 |
| 2137 | Empirical Macroeconomics | 3.5 |
| 2141 | Global Energy Markets | 3.5 |
| 2737 | Private Sector Development | 3.5 |
| 2282 | Sovereign Advisory | 3.5 |
| 2681 | Systematic Investments | 3.5 |
| 2491 | Data Visualization | 3.5 |