The Master of Science in Economics (MSE) is a standard two-year Master’s program (120 ECTS), taught entirely in English. Mandatory and foundational courses are scheduled in the first year; in the second year, coursework consists mostly of electives, allowing students to tailor a personalised track toward their final Master’s dissertation by selecting from a wide range of advanced topics in economic analysis and quantitative methods.
MSE offers three curricula: General Economics, Official Statistics, and Quantitative Finance. The European Commission has awarded the Official Statistics curriculum the EMOS (European Master in Official Statistics) label. Detailed information on the Official Statistics track and the EMOS label can be found [here].
Full descriptions of the plan of study for each curriculum can be found here.
Below is a visual overview of the structure of the Master’s program in Economics for the 2026–2027 Academic Year:
Important Notice for the Official Statistics (OS) Curriculum
The OS curriculum requires a first-year internship and a final dissertation jointly organised with ISTAT (the Italian National Institute of Statistics). MSE has a formal agreement with ISTAT that includes a limited number of internship positions. The selection process for interested students takes place around November of the first year.
Please note that the OS curriculum cannot be completed without an internship and a dissertation organised in cooperation with a European national statistical authority; currently, only ISTAT positions are available.