Master in Economics

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

Scroll Top
  • Home
  • Program
  • Master in Economics
Master in Economics
Institution
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Location
Qatar
Total Tuition
$ 24725
Intakes
August
Application deadline
February
Application Fee
69
Program Description

The interdisciplinary, research-intensive curriculum not only provides a robust foundation in modern economic theories but also immerses students in cutting-edge big data and sustainability analytics tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Analytics.

The program offers two concentrations: Data Analytics, to prepare economists for the global demand for big data expertise, and Sustainability, to empower graduates to create solutions that benefit the economy, the planet, and people, aligning with Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy.

Hosting Institution

Graduates will be equipped to:

  • understand and utilize contemporary economic theories to make informed decisions and recommend policies.
  • master big data and sustainability analytics tools essential for digital and sustainable economies.
  • assess and address sustainability challenges such as climate change, food security, resource management, social inequality, and stakeholder welfare.
  • independently conduct robust economic research, critically analyze literature, interpret empirical data, and propose actionable economic solutions.

Applicants seeking admissions to the Master of Science in Economics should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as business management, economics, e-commerce, entrepreneurship, or finance, with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized institution. Holders of bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, statistics, engineering, or computer science may be considered, but they may be required to take additional courses.

Applicants who progress to the interview stage are required to take a mandatory entrance exam, which will be administered on campus.

The School of Economics and Management provides a fee discount to selected, highly qualified, self-paying students.

First Year – First Semester

Microeconomics – 3 Credit Hours
Research Methods – 3 Credit Hours
Field Course (Specialized Economics Course) – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

Macro and Monetary Economics – 3 Credit Hours
Applied Econometrics – 3 Credit Hours
Field Course (Specialized Economics Course) – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

Concentration Courses (Choose One Track – 6 Credit Hours):

Data Analytics
Data Analytics Tools & Applications for Economics & Finance – 3 Credit Hours
AI & Machine Learning in Economics & Finance – 3 Credit Hours

OR

Sustainability
Economics of Climate Risk & Sustainability Analytics – 3 Credit Hours
Political Economy of Global Energy Markets – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

Field Course (Specialized Economics Course) – 3 Credit Hours

Elective Course (if applying project track) – 3 Credit Hours

Thesis / Project

Option 1:
Thesis – 9 Credit Hours

OR

Option 2:
Applied Project – 6 Credit Hours

Elective Course – 3 Credit Hours

Program Overview
Study Format
Full-time
Program Level
Master's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
On-campus
Duration By Months
24
To request more information about the program

Contact Admission
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Phone Number
97444540222
Email
sem@hbku.edu.qa

Follow Top Majors Now