Master in Economics

Why enroll in this program?

• Asset n° 1:  Acquire in-depth knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Specialize in a sub-field of economics.
• Asset n°2:  Prepare for a Ph.D and pursue a Ph.D. or career opportunities at a national or international level.
• Asset n°3:  Conduct a research project and gain significant experience through research projects.

Description

Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers a two-year research-oriented program in economics taught in English. This program offers advanced training in economics through coursework and faculty supervision. It is aimed at students who want to become professional economists working in government, central banking, international organizations, consulting, finance, or academic research.

The program heavily relies on advanced quantitative methods for both theoretical and empirical analysis.

During the first year, students will take advanced core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. They will also conduct research projects under faculty supervision, acquiring valuable hands-on research experience.

During the second year, students will specialize in a specific economics subfield. By the end of the year, they will be familiar with the research frontier for their major and have gained successful research project experience. They will also have started writing a research paper.

Institut Polytechnique de Paris overview

The Institut Polytechnique de Paris is a world-class Institute of science and technology encompassing 5 prestigious French engineering Schools: École Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris, Télécom SudParis.

A campus just outside Paris

Located on the Plateau de Saclay, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris campus brings together its five founding Schools. It offers students, faculty members and staff top-notch facilities to pursue their activities in a lively and stimulating environment. Set in the heart of one of the world's top eight innovation hubs, the campus benefits from the dynamism created by the private and public players based within the cluster. Ideally located just outside Paris, the campus is easily accessible by public transportation, allowing students and faculty members to take advantage of the economic dynamism and rich cultural life of the French capital

Cutting-edge disciplinary and interdisciplinary research

Research at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris is built on the recognized expertise of its Schools in ten major disciplines: Biology; Chemistry and Processes; Economics; Information, Communications and Electronics; Computer Science, Data, and AI; Mathematics; Mechanics and Energetics; Physics; Humanities, Arts, Literature and Languages; Social Sciences and Management. The research programs established by the disciplinary departments identify key fields and develop transdisciplinary research projects in partnership with industry. Research focuses on 12 research areas: Environment & climate ; Energy transition ; Artificial Intelligence and Data science ; Networks and the Internet of Things ; Mathematics and digital simulation ; Cybersecurity ; Defense ; Geopolitics and strategy ; Innovative Materials and Quantum Technologies ; Lasers and plasma Science ; Robotics ; Bioengineering. To this end, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris has set up major interdisciplinary centers to take up the greatest economic and social challenges of our time.