Tuition Fee
EUR 12,149
Per year
Start Date
2026-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
3 semesters
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Details
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Finance | International Business | Economics
Area of study
Business and Administration | Social Sciences
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
EUR 12,149
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Master's in Economics
The Master's in Economics program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of economic principles and their applications. The program aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in economic analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Education Objectives
The program's education objectives are to:
- Develop knowledge and comprehension at a level that enables students to apply economic principles in various contexts
- Enable students to solve problems in new and unfamiliar situations, related to the economy
- Develop students' ability to integrate knowledge, deal with complex issues, and make judgments in situations with limited or incomplete information
- Enable students to communicate findings, knowledge, and reasoning clearly and without ambiguity
- Foster skills that enable students to engage in lifelong learning, self-oriented or autonomous
General Characterization
- DGES Code: 9280
- Cycle: Master (2nd Cycle)
- Degree: Master
- Access to Other Programs: Information available
- Coordinator: Prof. Doutor Pedro Brinca
- Opening Date: September 2025
- Vacancies: 80
- Fees: 12,149
- Schedule: Full-time, on-campus
- Teaching Language: English
Degree Pre-requisites
The master's program has a minimum duration of 3 semesters, including a curriculum part and a work project. The maximum period for completion is 6 academic semesters after admission. To obtain the master's degree, students must complete:
- A minimum of 90 ECTS and a maximum of 120 ECTS
- Curriculum approval: minimum of 60 ECTS
- Work project approval: 30 ECTS
- Each semester, course enrollment can be made up to a maximum of 35 ECTS
- During the work project semester, students can only enroll up to a maximum of 14 ECTS
Conditions of Admittance
Eligible candidates must:
- Hold a bachelor's degree
- Have a solid quantitative background (e.g., economics, mathematics, statistics, physics)
- Have exceptional analytical skills
- Provide proof of B2-level English language proficiency
- Possess up to 2 years of professional experience
- Be under 36 years of age
Evaluation Rules
Students are evaluated through various methods, including:
- Exams
- Assignments
- Projects
- Presentations
- Participation in class discussions
Structure
The program structure includes the following courses:
Fall
| Code | Name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2174 | Macroeconomic Analysis | 7.0 |
| 2188 | Microeconomic Analysis | 7.0 |
| 2175 | Econometrics | 7.0 |
| 2176 | Development Economics | 7.0 |
| 2652 | Fundamentals on Environment and Sustainability | 7.0 |
| 2206 | Banking | 7.0 |
| 2477 | Introduction to Programming | 7.0 |
| 2229 | Investments | 7.0 |
| 2233 | Macroeconomics of Financial Markets | 3.5 |
Spring
| Code | Name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2695 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 7.0 |
| 2652 | Fundamentals on Environment and Sustainability | 7.0 |
| 2206 | Banking | 7.0 |
| 2477 | Introduction to Programming | 7.0 |
| 2229 | Investments | 7.0 |
| 2168 | Macroeconometrics | 7.0 |
| 2233 | Macroeconomics of Financial Markets | 3.5 |
| 2165 | Microeconometrics | 7.0 |
Fall 1st Half
| Code | Name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2218 | Derivatives | 3.5 |
| 2193 | Behavioral Economics and Finance | 3.5 |
| 2783 | Corporate Financial Risk Management | 3.5 |
| 2277 | Investimentos com Impacto | 3.5 |
| 2233 | Macroeconomics of Financial Markets | 3.5 |
| 2128 | Política da Concorręncia | 3.5 |
| 2238 | Financial Reporting | 3.5 |
Fall 2nd Half
| Code | Name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2222 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3.5 |
| 2493 | Marketing Analytics | 3.5 |
| 2215 | Auditing | 3.5 |
| 2218 | Derivatives | 3.5 |
| Economics of the European Union | 3.5 | |
| 2649 | Energy and Climate Change | 3.5 |
| 2691 | Climate Finance | 3.5 |
Spring 1st Half
| Code | Name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2493 | Marketing Analytics | 3.5 |
| 2215 | Auditing | 3.5 |
| 2181 | Policy Evaluation | 3.5 |
| 2668 | Sustainability Evaluation of Policies, Plans and Projects | 3.5 |
| 2218 | Derivatives | 3.5 |
| 2134 | Economics of Education | 3.5 |
| 2135 | Economics of Health and Health Care | 3.5 |
Spring 2nd Half
| Code | Name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2623 | Network Analytics | 3.5 |
| 2282 | Sovereign Advisory | 3.5 |
| 2215 | Auditing | 3.5 |
| Economic Growth | 3.5 | |
| 2218 | Derivatives | 3.5 |
| 2737 | Private Sector Development | 3.5 |
| 2197 | Advanced Behavioral Economics | 3.5 |
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