Master in Economics

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