Program Overview

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Master's in Economics: Economic Analysis with ESSEC Business School

Résumé

The Master's in Economic Analysis offers top-notch preparation in Economics through a joint program between CY Cergy Paris Université and ESSEC Business School, known for its outstanding employment record in high-profile jobs.

Introduction

Academic Program

The Master's in Economic Analysis (Master 2) is a joint program between CY Cergy Paris University and ESSEC Business School. It delivers top-tier training in economics through a one-year program, exclusively conducted in English. Designed as a stepping stone for further academic pursuits in a Ph.D. program in Economics or to join National and International Organizations, the curriculum emphasizes both economic theory and empirical methods.

Excellence Scholarships

Excellence scholarships (7,800 EUR) are available. Students can simply apply by filling out the corresponding section on our application.

Application Deadlines

• The application deadline for non-EU students (currently outside EU) has already passed.
• June 5, 2025: EU student application deadline.
• All application deadlines are at 11:59 pm CET (Paris time).

Admission

Prerequisites

• Candidates with various backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes a French "Master 1" in e.g. Economics, Math, or related fields (from CY & CYTech or another university or school), "Master 1" from Institut d'Etudes Politiques Sciences Po (e.g. IEP St-Germain-en-Laye), as well as engineering or business schools degrees. A degree in Economics is not mandatory, but the candidate should definitely have some background in mathematics and econometrics (or data analysis), since the courses rely heavily on mathematical modelling of economics and applied econometrics.
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Admission decisions are based on thorough analysis of application materials, with a prerequisite of good English proficiency (certified by TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS at a minimum CEF level of B2). Exceptions apply to those who have completed a degree from an English-language university program abroad, though a letter from the administrative office of their universities mentioning that the language of instructions of their courses was English is required. Candidates who have studied in an English-speaking country do not need any proficiency documentation.

Application Procedure

• Applications for are now open.
• Deadline for non-EU applicants: March 16th, 2025.
• Deadline for application (EU students): June 16th, 2025.
• Be aware that the deadline for M2EA scholarships' application is March 16, 2025. However, we start reviewing applications as soon as we receive them.
• For those outside the European Union, it is necessary to follow additional instructions on Inscription des étudiants étrangers and to submit the application M2EA package concurrently with their application through platforms like Campus France.

Program

Content of the Academic Program

• 1st term, September to December:
  • Microeconomics I: Choice and Decision Theory
  • Econometrics I: Fundamentals of Econometric Theory
  • Mathematics for Economics (starts faster and early September)
  • Macroeconomics I: Growth and overlapping generation model (starts in October)
  • Applications of Econometrics I (10 hours, starts faster and early September)
• 2nd term, January to March:
  • Macroeconomics II: Fluctuations
  • Microeconomics II: Choice under Uncertainty and Game Theory
  • Applications of Econometrics II
• 2 elective courses among any of the four specializations below:
  • Environmental Economics
  • Industrial Organization
  • International Economics
  • Public Policy
• Master’s Thesis: The master’s thesis is a piece of original scholarship, written under the direction of a faculty advisor, on a relevant topic in economics the student is interested in. Students are strongly advised to find a supervisor by the beginning of the academic year. Meetings with professors to discuss possible topics will be organized.
• Research Seminar I: Professors Seminar
• Research Seminar II: Professors Seminar

Focus on the 1st Year

New students can access information here

New Student Information

New Student Information

Summer Reading List

Educational Team

Teaching in the M2 EA is recognized for its very high quality. A large team of Researchers-Professors from ThEMA (CY and ESSEC) are involved in the program. They all show remarkable availability for the students and a strong international experience.

Program Coordinator

Ms. Lise Seiler

Program Director

Dr. Laurence Jacquet

What's Next?

Job Openings

The Master 2 in Economic Analysis offers a number of alternative careers. Among the several options, there are the large international institutions (European Commission, European Central Bank, OECD, IMF, World Bank, WTO, ILO, BIS, Regional Development Banks, etc.), which recruit students at Research Master level. French and foreign governments are also an outlet. Finally, the private sector, in particular the financial sector, is another option, since Economists are capable of guiding major strategic choices.

Professional Integration

The M2 EA is recognized for an excellent employment record. About 60% of our Graduates continue with a PhD in Economics. M2EA Graduates are eligible to seek admission to the second year of the ESSEC Ph.D. program in Economics and the doctoral program at CY Cergy Paris Université. Successful Ph.D. candidates become part of ThEMA, receiving a yearly gross salary of approximately 40,000 EUR (plus extra remuneration for teaching responsibilities). About 20% of our M2 EA Graduates join the private sector (mainly in banks, insurance companies and consulting e.g., BNP-Paribas, Deloitte, Société Générale SG, 3M), 10% join the public and semi-public sector (e.g. Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances, Ministère des armées and foreign Ministries) and 10% national and international organization (e.g., Central Banks, FAO, World Bank).

Submission

Tuition Fees

The university fees are annual and set by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research in France. In 2019 the French government has voted a law that stipulates an increase in the registration fees up to € 3,770 for the Master’s degree for international students coming from outside the European Union and who were not registered previously in France at the master level. However, we have been able to exempt international students enrolling into the M2 EA from paying the full fees in . They paid the same amount as the EU students: 243 euros per year (plus a 90 euros contribution to the CVEC). Admitted international students will be informed about the documents to provide in order to apply for an exemption from the full fees in .

Conditions of Submission

For candidates residing outside the EU, please ensure to submit your comprehensive application package to us concurrently with your application through platforms like Campus France! If you reside in one of the 65 countries affiliated with Campus France and the Etudes en France procedure, you must apply starting from October 1, 2023, via this link.

Foreign candidates outside the EU residing in a country outside Campus France must download the individual mobility student application package starting from December 15, 2023. Individual mobility information