Master’s in Economics with Data Science
On-Campus
Master's programs
12 Months
Full Time
In today’s economy, professionals who can integrate economic theory with advanced data analysis are increasingly valued. The Master’s in Economics with Data Science provides a strong foundation in economic analysis, quantitative methods, statistical techniques, and programming, preparing students for modern economic research and decision-making.
Why Choose This Program?
★ Strong career prospects – Over 99% employment rate, with alumni working in economic consulting, finance, public policy, and academia.
★ Expert faculty – Professors trained at leading international institutions and conducting cutting-edge research in macroeconomics, microeconomics, behavioral economics, development economics, finance, and data science, among other fields.
★ Pathway to a PhD – Top master’s graduates are offered fully funded access to the Quantitative Economics Doctorate (QED), part of a European PhD network with leading universities across Europe.
★ Small class size – A maximum of 25 students per year ensures close interaction with faculty.
★ International environment – A diverse faculty and student body contributes to a global academic experience.
★ Financial support – Outstanding candidates are eligible for scholarships covering the full costs of tuition fees.
★ A unique setting – Combine rigorous academic training with an outstanding quality of life in the Mediterranean.
Career Prospects
Graduates will be prepared for roles such as:
∙ Economic consultant – advising businesses and organizations on economic strategy.
∙ Data analyst – extracting insights from complex data to drive decision-making.
∙ Public policy evaluator – assessing and shaping policies in governments and NGOs.
For those interested in further studies, the program also provides an excellent foundation for pursuing a PhD in Economics, with full scholarships offered to top master’s graduates.
Program Structure
This is a one-year, full-time program structured into two semesters, followed by a master’s thesis where students apply their skills to an independent research project.
| Semester 1 ∙ Microeconomics 1 ∙ Macroeconomics 1 ∙ Mathematics ∙ Programming ∙ Data Mining & Analytics ∙ Econometrics 1 ∙ Econometrics 2 |
| Semester 2 ∙ Machine Learning 1 ∙ Machine Learning 2 ∙ Microeconomics 2 ∙ Macroeconomics 2 ∙ 4 Electives |
| Electives ∙ Behavioral Economics ∙ Financial Economics ∙ Labor Economics ∙ Topics in Applied Microeconomics ∙ Policy Evaluation ∙ Modelling Economic Time Series ∙ Modelling Risk in Finance and Macroeconomics ∙ Macroeconometrics for Policy Analysis |
Admissions & More Information
∙ Language: English
∙ Duration: One year (full-time)
∙ Target applicants: Students with strong quantitative and analytical skills, especially those with backgrounds in economics, mathematics, physics, engineering, or related disciplines.
∙ Scholarships: Fully and partially funded scholarships available for top candidates.
🚀 Apply now and take the next step toward a career at the intersection of economics and data science!
Campus de San Vicente
03690 Alicante , Spain