Quantitative Economics

• Магистр

  Образовательный уровень

• Английский

  Язык обучения

• 2 года

  Продолжительность обучения

• Очная

  Форма обучения

• Эстония, Тарту

  Локация

MA in Quantitative Economics gives students strong preparation in contemporary economic theory and econometric analysis methods enabling them to analyse and forecast economic processes. The programme has a special focus on micro- and macroeconomic theory and solving real-life economic problems. Graduates will be able to continue their education in economics PhD programmes or follow a career as analysts in banks, public sector organizations, consulting firms and international companies. After completing the programme, the student: - knows the main concepts in economics and has acquired the skills of making critical assessments over the applicability of these concepts; - has acquired the ability to apply both micro- and macroeconomic models for analysing the problems which arise in economic practice; - knows how to verbally, graphically, mathematically and empirically analyse and forecast both the behaviour of economic agents and also the impact of governmental policies; - acquires experience in approaching complicated theoretical questions, as it enhances the ability to work with the literature at the scientific level; - is ready to work at field-specific positions, thereat demonstrating a high level of initiative and responsibility, together with management and teamwork skills has acquired the field-related terminology in English; - has gained the experience of conducting scientific research and solving real-life economic related problems in practice, together with the enhanced ability to express oneself both in writing and verbally. Why UT? -UT is ranked in the top 250 universities in the world in business and economics (QS Rankings 2020). -Gives training in solving real-life economic problems via the application of state-of-the-art economic analysis techniques with a special focus on micro- and macroeconomic theory. -Cooperation with the Bank of Estonia and Swedbank provides internship possibilities, an award for the best thesis and job opportunities after graduation. -Graduates can follow a career as analysts in banks, public sector organisations, consulting firms and international companies. 80% of our alumni work in Estonia. -Study at the Delta Centre, which is one of the most modern centres of digital technology, mathematics and entrepreneurship in the Nordic region.