Applied Economics and Data Analysis

Analyse data and work close to leaders! The programme is interdisciplinary and collaborates with businesses and organisations to develop your ability to solve real problems through appropriate economic models and methods.

Level: Master
Application period: 2020-10-16 - 2021-05-02
Start date: Autumn 2021
City: Jönköping
Degree: Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Economics, 120 credits

JIBS is double accredited by EQUIS and AACSB.

The Master's programme in Economics gives you theoretical and financial tools, and builds on your previous knowledge in the subject. The basic semester includes microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics and econometrics. The next semester consists of current topics in economics, for example environmental economics or transport economics. During that semester, you have the opportunity to apply theories and practical tools to real situations at companies and organisations.

 

The programme also offers courses in programming and machine learning which give you an opportunity to improve your data processing and technical skills. In addition, there is a 10-week internship where you can try out your future profession.

The programme has 10 weeks of compulsory internship, which can be done anywhere in the world. The internship is an opportunity for you to expand your understanding of how economic theories and tools can be applied to real problems.

After graduation, you have the skills to work closely with decision makers, process and analyse large amounts of data, and present an analysis of your data to leaders. Future workplaces can be national or international companies, public organisations, aid organisations and organisations such as the UN, the EU and the OECD. Possible professions include data analysts, strategists, and business developers.

 

After graduation, you will be eligible for the doctoral programme in economics at JIBS, as well as many other doctoral programmes in economics around the world.

The programme Applied Economics and Data Analysis is conducted at Jönköping International Business School
Credits: 120 credits
Level: Master
Rate of study: Full-time
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Campus-based
Start date: Autumn 2021
Requirements: The applicant must hold the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (i.e the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) in economics, or equivalent. The students must have at least 60 credits in Economics. Furthermore, a minimum of 15 credits in mathematics/statistics/econometrics is required. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Read more about our Admissions Requirements.
Application code: HJ-MU118
Degree: Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Economics
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 60000 SEK
Total tuition fee: 240000 SEK

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students

Pathway Programme

If you don't fulfil our language requirements, you can enter our Pathway Programme, designed to strengthen your English and academic skills. Read more.

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