In the MSc in Economic Development and Globalization, you learn how globalization is changing our world. What is the role of internationally operating organizations, institutions and policies in economic advancement and in bridging the global development gap? The MSc in Economic Development and Globalization is an internationally accredited program, ensuring a high-quality education that meets both the AACSB and EQUIS standards, which only one percent of universities reach worldwide.

How can CO2 quotas be priced and distributed efficiently? Which pipelines need to be built in order to secure the EU’s future gas supply? Do Bangladeshi farmers benefit more from direct financial support or price guarantees? What are the costs and benefits of spreading public sector activities, e.g. decentralise university educations to a higher degree? How many cars will need a parking space in Copenhagen in the future – and how many public and private electric vehicle-charging stations are needed to accommodate the shift to hybrid and electric cars? Should a company diversify its international providers of inputs and intermediate goods to include more countries than currently?

The rapid pace of globalization has increased the demand for professionals with training in international economics and economic development. Our one-of-a-kind Master of Science in International and Development Economics (IDEC) provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand how market forces can be harnessed to empower developing countries to break from cycles of poverty.

The International Economy and Business MSc provides you with comprehensive knowledge of global economic processes and the latest market trends, exploring the business and financial management of international manufacturing and service investments, as well as the international financial environment, financing mechanisms, and trade strategies.

MSc in Economics and Business with a Specialisation in International Economics program offers you a comprehensive selection of topical global economics issues. You will explore and analyze the progressive integration of international goods, labor, and capital markets and the decline in the national barriers that separated them in the past. You also address the effects that the increased interdependence of economies has on governments, firms, their managers, and employees. In short, you are guided to the frontiers of international economics research in both theory and practice.

Are you fascinated by how emerging markets, such as those of the BRIC countries, work? Do you want the extra challenge of conducting business across borders and in a multi-cultural environment? Do you look forward to operating in rapidly changing economies? If so, the master’s program in Economics and Strategy in Emerging Markets could be right for you. In addition to acquiring knowledge of the specific opportunities and challenges related to emerging economies, you’ll develop the professional skills needed for an international career in economics, business, or policymaking, with a strong emphasis on emerging markets.

The Master of Science in International Business is a strongly business-oriented programme, which offers individuals of diverse academic backgrounds the necessary leadership skills and knowledge for a career as a manager in an international environment. The focus is on critical thinking and problem-based learning in a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary environment.

Our MSc International Economics, Banking and Finance programme is designed for students with a basic knowledge of economics who wish to broaden their knowledge base for a career in banking, fund management, investment banking, corporate treasury, and other financial sector roles. The programme focuses on understanding the behaviour of banks and other financial institutions drawing on the principles of microeconomics and the dynamics of the international macroeconomic environment.  

This course is ideal for graduates who want to change subjects or career direction. It has been developed with two key features in mind – the development of strong economic and finance skills, and the ability to apply them into practice.

The Master in Economics and International Policies (MEPIN) is offered by the Faculty of Economics of the USI Università della Svizzera italiana, based in Lugano, in collaboration with the “Alta scuola di economica e relazioni internazionali” (ASERI) of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, based in Milan.

The Master of Science in International Economics and Finance (IEF) provides students with theoretical and analytical training in the economic, financial, cultural, and managerial aspects of global business and commerce. This 37-credit program is designed for international and US students seeking to develop skills to effectively recommend strategies and policies to upper management operating in a complex global business environment.

The objective of the Master's program in economics is to provide advanced training in the application of economic theory and quantitative methods for the analysis of economic problems and the design of economic policies.

The Master of Science in International Economics and Finance (IEF) provides students with theoretical and analytical training in the economic, financial, cultural, and managerial aspects of global business and commerce. This 36-credit program is designed for international and U.S. students seeking to develop skills to effectively recommend strategies and policies to upper management operating in a complex global business environment.

In today’s world, politics and the economy are intertwined. The MS in International Political Economy degree offers preparation to succeed in this dynamic, global workforce. Students will develop critical skill sets necessary to meet the needs and demands of the international diplomatic and business sectors, which include critical thinking skills, knowledge of multiple cultures and cultural contexts, rigorous research skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in an array of environments.

The aim of this two-year master’s program is to provide you with the skills needed to become a valued part of or eventually lead a team in economic analysis or business economics. The course gives you skills such as analytical and critical thinking, teamwork dynamics and the ability to create economic and business models. You will also be able to take part in a double degree program with the University of Groningen, Netherlands.