MSc in International Economics - Badge
Name
MSc in International Economics.
Issuer
Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca.
Issued since 08 June 2017.
Description
The holder of this Badge obtained the MSc in International Economics at the University of Milano-Bicocca. The MSc in International Economics offers advanced training in economics and quantitative methods, with core courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics plus a range of optional courses (Game theory, European studies, Industrial organization, Labour economics). The program includes courses in management, corporate finance and business strategy as well as European competition law and international contract law. Internships and time spent abroad are an essential feature of the program. Lectures are in English. The normal duration of the course is 2 years.
Badge Criteria
The holder of this Badge obtained the MSc in International Economics (120 ECTS) at the University of Milano-Bicocca. The Program Structure is available at this link. In order to obtain this degree, a student must enrol in and complete the corresponding study program at the University of Milano-Bicocca. When students complete the activities, ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits will be awarded. The ECTS is a credit system for higher education that allows comparison of study attainments of students across the European Union (in Italy, 1 ECTS credit=25 work or study hours). In our University ECTS credits are awarded to students when they successfully complete learning activities, usually as follows: 1. regarding the taught courses, students must pass a final exam (written, oral, or both written and oral), achieving a mark equal to or better than 18/30; 2. regarding the professional training periods and practice, students must attend the majority of the course as compulsory (in general 70% of the total time) and must obtain a "pass" grade from the teacher (or from the tutor, or the supervisor); 3. regarding the workshops and fieldwork, students must: in certain cases, pass a final exam (written, oral, or both written and oral), achieving a mark equal to or better than 18/30, or, in other cases, attend the majority of the module/course as compulsory (in general 70% of the total time) and obtain a "pass" grade from the teacher (or from the tutor, or the supervisor); 4. students must prepare and discuss in open debate a dissertation on a chosen topic, based either on a research project or on a study of the relevant scientific literature. The final degree grade depends on: 1. the weighted grade point average of all grades obtained for all the learning activities, weighted by their ECTS credits; 2. quality of the final dissertation.
Skills
The MSc in International Economics provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career as applied economists in the private sector as well as in government and international organizations. Graduates in MSc in International Economics: are able to offer analysis and advice in situations involving complex institutional and managerial issues; have professional opportunities in manufacturing and commercial companies (usually large multinationals), with the possibility of reaching top management positions as well as in policy-oriented institutions and organizations; have the fundamentals for undertaking PhD studies.
Tags
Master'sDegree, Internationaleconomics, Appliedeconomist