Program Overview

Master in Economics with Data Science

The Master's in Economics with Data Science is a one-year, full-time program, taught in English, providing advanced knowledge in economic analysis, data science, and quantitative methods. It combines economic theory with computational and statistical techniques, preparing students for careers in academia, industry, and public policy.

Program Strengths

• Official Master's Degree Fully accredited and recognized as an official university degree within the European Higher Education Area.
• Strong Career Prospects This master's program prepares students for high-demand jobs in economic consulting, data analysis, finance, public policy, and research institutions.
• Expert Faculty Professors trained at leading international institutions and conducting cutting-edge research in various fields of economics, finance, and data science.
• 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.
• Outstanding Living and Learning Experience An international faculty and student body, combined with a Mediterranean setting, provide an exceptional quality of life.
• Financial Support Outstanding candidates are eligible for scholarships covering the full costs of tuition fees.

How to Apply

Students with strong quantitative and analytical skills, especially those with backgrounds in Economics, Business, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or related disciplines, are encouraged to apply. The application should include:

• Copy of passport
• Copy of each academic diploma (accompanied by a translation if not issued in English or Spanish)
• Official transcripts from each university attended (accompanied by a translation if not issued in English or Spanish)
• Statement of purpose
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two recommendation letters

Program Overview

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
• Master's Final Project

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

Tuition Fees

• EU nationals or non-EU students with Spanish residency: approximately 2,120 total
• Non-EU students without Spanish residency: approximately 4,240 total

These amounts refer to the total tuition cost for the full one-year program. Note that temporary residence permits granted to foreign students do not count as Spanish residency for tuition purposes.