Program Overview

Program Overview

The Programa de Maestría en Economía (Master's Program in Economics) is designed for individuals who have completed their undergraduate studies with a minimum GPA of 8.0. The program is open to applicants from various academic backgrounds, but they must demonstrate basic knowledge of economics, including comprehension, research methodology, mathematics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Have completed their undergraduate studies with a minimum GPA of 8.0
• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of economics, including:
  • Comprehension and research methodology
  • Mathematics
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics

Important Dates

The selection process for the program consists of four stages:

1. Stage 1: Registration and online submission of documents through the Dirección General de Administración Escolar (DGAE) system, typically in late January and early February.
2. Stage 2: Selection process by the Comité Académico del Programa (Academic Committee of the Program), which includes:

• Publication of the list of applicants who continue to the next stage
• Administration of the admission exam (MEPSI) in mid-April
• Presentation of the exam results and publication of the list of applicants who proceed to the interview stage in mid-May
• Interviews with selected applicants

3. Stage 3: Publication of the results in mid-June
4. Stage 4: Document submission to the DGAE in June, with the program starting in August

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Are the courses in the Master's Program in Economics taught online or in-person?
  • A: All courses are taught in-person.
• Q: Can I apply if I haven't received my professional title yet?
  • A: Yes, but you must submit your title before the start of the semester if you are accepted.
• Q: Can international students apply?
  • A: Yes, as long as they meet all the admission requirements.
• Q: How can I prepare for the admission exam?
  • A: You can consult the bibliography and guide published by the Posgrado en Economía (Graduate Program in Economics).
• Q: Is there a preparatory course for the admission exam?
  • A: Yes, the Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas (Institute of Economic Research) offers a propaedeutic course that covers the topics in the guide, which is taught over a period of four weeks before the exam.