Master in Economics

Tuition costs 9,370 USD per year.

At Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milano, Italy, this master's programme in Economics is delivered in English, offering advanced study of how resources are allocated across markets, firms, and societies. As a discipline, economics blends theoretical modeling with quantitative analysis to explain phenomena such as pricing, consumer behavior, market competition, and macroeconomic trends including growth, inflation, and unemployment. Students typically progress through advanced microeconomics and macroeconomics, econometrics, and specialized coursework covering financial markets, industrial organization, and public economics. The curriculum generally emphasizes building the analytical and statistical tools needed to test economic hypotheses, interpret data, and evaluate the effects of policy interventions on markets and economic outcomes. Coursework often extends to international economics, monetary policy, and the behavior of financial institutions, reflecting the broad reach of economic analysis across public and private sector decision-making. Graduates commonly pursue careers in banking, financial services, economic consulting, and policy roles within government bodies, central banks, and international organizations, as well as research positions in academia or applied economic research institutes. The quantitative training developed through the study of economics is also valued in data analysis and strategy roles across industries beyond finance and policy. Milano, one of Italy's principal economic and financial centers, offers a relevant context for graduate study in economics, with proximity to firms and institutions active in banking, finance, and industry. This two-year master's degree, taught entirely in English, is intended for students seeking rigorous quantitative training in economic theory and its application to real-world financial and policy questions.