MSc in Economic Analysis

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Department

Department of Economics

Additional Information

The Master in Economic Analysis aims at providing rigorous training in economic theory and econometrics. It is suitable for students interested in working as economic analysts both in the public and in the private sector, as well as for those interested in continuing their studies to obtain a Ph.D. in Economics.

The Master in Economic Analysis is the natural starting point for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Cyprus and do not already hold a research-oriented Master’s degree.

Key Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates will develop all the analytical skills needed for conducting research in all fields of economics. They will also acquire all the necessary tools to analyze the economic environment and to design economic policies.

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Program

Semester 1

Microeconomics Analysis I
Macroeconomics Analysis I
Statistics and Econometrics I
Analytical Methods in Economics

Semester 2

Microeconomic Analysis II
Macroeconomic Analysis ΙΙ
Statistics and Econometrics II
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Semester 3

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Selection from a List of Courses (Restricted Elective)

Microeconomics Analysis I
Macroeconomics Analysis I
Statistics and Econometrics I
Analytical Methods in Economics

Notes

For the Master in Economic Analysis the requirement is twelve courses or eight courses plus a Master's thesis.

Master Thesis (ECO699 – 30ECTS):

The thesis should demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a particular topic and should contain original research elements. The thesis is presented to students and faculty and is marked independently by the student’s advisor and a faculty member with similar research interests appointed by the Departmental Committee of Graduate Studies.

Students can also enrol in the Master Thesis during the summer semester.

If work on the thesis extends beyond one semester, students can register in ECO 600 Master's Thesis (1 ECTS) for at most two subsequent semesters.