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
setembro 2025
Vacancies
80
Fees
12.149€ 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.
To obtain the master's degree (*) students are required to complete a minimum of 90 ECTS, and a maximum of 120 ECTS, which break down as follows:
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 | 7.0 |
| 2188 | Microeconomic Analysis | 7.0 |
| 2175 | Econometrics | 7.0 |
| 2176 | Development Economics | 7.0 |
| 2652 | Fundamentals on Environment and Sustainability | 7.0 |
| 2206 | Banking | 7.0 |
| 2477 | Introduction to Programming | 7.0 |
| 2229 | Investments | 7.0 |
| 2233 | Macroeconomics of Financial Markets | 3.5 |
| Spring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2695 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 7.0 |
| 2652 | Fundamentals on Environment and Sustainability | 7.0 |
| 2206 | Banking | 7.0 |
| 2477 | Introduction to Programming | 7.0 |
| 2229 | Investments | 7.0 |
| 2168 | Macroeconometrics | 7.0 |
| 2233 | Macroeconomics of Financial Markets | 3.5 |
| 2165 | Microeconometrics | 7.0 |
| Fall 1st Half | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2218 | Derivatives | 3.5 |
| 2193 | Behavioral Economics and Finance | 3.5 |
| 2783 | Corporate Financial Risk Management | 3.5 |
| 2277 | Investimentos com Impacto | 3.5 |
| 2233 | Macroeconomics of Financial Markets | 3.5 |
| 2128 | Política da Concorrência | 3.5 |
| 2238 | Financial Reporting | 3.5 |
| Fall 2nd Half | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2222 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3.5 |
| 2493 | Marketing Analytics | 3.5 |
| 2215 | Auditing | 3.5 |
| 2218 | Derivatives | 3.5 |
| 108202 | Economics of the European Union | 3.5 |
| 2649 | Energy and Climate Change | 3.5 |
| 2691 | Climate Finance | 3.5 |
| 2622 | Blockchain Fundamentals | 3.5 |
| 2745 | Politics for Policy | 3.5 |
| 2257 | Futures and Options | 3.5 |
| 2621 | Algorithmic Governance | 3.5 |
| 2194 | History of Economic Analysis | 3.5 |
| 2277 | Investimentos com Impacto | 3.5 |
| 2236 | Private Equity | 3.5 |
| 2491 | Data Visualization | 3.5 |
| Spring 1st Half | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2493 | Marketing Analytics | 3.5 |
| 2215 | Auditing | 3.5 |
| 2181 | Policy Evaluation | 3.5 |
| 2668 | Sustainability Evaluation of Policies, Plans and Projects | 3.5 |
| 2218 | Derivatives | 3.5 |
| 2134 | Economics of Education | 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 |
| 2691 | Climate Finance | 3.5 |
| 2248 | Fixed Income | 3.5 |
| 2622 | Blockchain Fundamentals | 3.5 |
| 2214 | Asset Management | 3.5 |
| 2226 | Hedge Funds | 3.5 |
| 2772 | Research Methods for Finance | 3.5 |
| 2196 | International Migration | 3.5 |
| 2635 | Organizing for Good in the digital age | 3.5 |
| 2494 | Computational Thinking and Data Science | 3.5 |
| 2770 | Power and Social Change | 3.5 |
| 2687 | Public Policy | 3.5 |
| 2236 | Private Equity | 3.5 |
| 2238 | Financial Reporting | 3.5 |
| 2278 | Sustainable Finance | 3.5 |
| 2173 | Macroeconomic Theory | 3.5 |
| 2755 | Advanced Financial Transactions in M&A | 3.5 |
| Spring 2nd Half | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2623 | Network Analytics | 3.5 |
| 2282 | Sovereign Advisory | 3.5 |
| 2215 | Auditing | 3.5 |
| 190651 | Economic Growth | 3.5 |
| 2218 | Derivatives | 3.5 |
| 2737 | Private Sector Development | 3.5 |
| 2197 | Advanced Behavioral Economics | 3.5 |
| 2134 | Economics of Education | 3.5 |
| 2961 | Economics of Immigration | 3.5 |
| 2158 | Economics of Health Systems | 3.5 |
| 2281 | Behavioral Finance | 3.5 |
| 2676 | Finance and the transition to net zero | 3.5 |
| 2243 | Real Estate Finance | 3.5 |
| 2177 | Public Finance | 3.5 |
| 2225 | Risk Management | 3.5 |
| 2226 | Hedge Funds | 3.5 |
| 2240 | Financial Intermediation | 3.5 |
| 2233 | Macroeconomics of Financial Markets | 3.5 |
| 2141 | Global Energy Markets | 3.5 |
| 2736 | Numerical Methods for Economics and Finance | 3.5 |
| 2635 | Organizing for Good in the digital age | 3.5 |
| 2770 | Power and Social Change | 3.5 |
| 2687 | Public Policy | 3.5 |
| 2236 | Private Equity | 3.5 |
| 2235 | Credit Risk | 3.5 |
| 2755 | Advanced Financial Transactions in M&A | 3.5 |
| 2675 | European Union: Governance and Crises | 3.5 |
| 2491 | Data Visualization | 3.5 |
| Code | Name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2181 | Policy Evaluation | 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 |
| 2173 | Macroeconomic Theory | 3.5 |