Program Overview

Executive Master in Economics

Introduction

The Executive Master's Program in Economics at SRU offers three innovative and specialized tracks: Behavioral Economics, Digital Economics, and Health Economics. This program aims to advance academic leadership, meet market demands, and contribute to the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in developing human capabilities and enhancing the global competitiveness of Saudi citizens.

Mission

The mission of the program is to equip professionals with contemporary economic knowledge and enterprising skills, developing leaders who promote sustainable growth and economic prosperity through rigorous coursework and strategic capstone projects.

Program Tracks

Behavioral Economics Track

Behavioral economics focuses on studying individuals' economic behavior by integrating concepts from economics with psychology and sociology to understand decision-making patterns and human biases. This track emphasizes analyzing consumer behavior, particularly in Saudi Arabia, and employs modern theories such as behavioral nudges and bounded rationality to support public policies and enhance the efficiency of economic decisions.

Digital Economy Track

The digital economy specialization analyzes the economic transformations brought about by digitization and modern technology. It aims to understand market behaviors and consumer actions in the digital age, developing skills for economic data analysis, building platform economies, and evaluating the legislative and social impacts of economic decisions.

Health Economics Track

The health economics track is concerned with analyzing health policies and regulations, optimizing expenditure, and enhancing the efficiency of the health sector. It combines economics with health sciences to prepare professionals capable of evaluating health laws, managing resources, and supporting health transformation in the Kingdom.

Curricula for the Executive Master's in Economics Program

Shared Courses

• ACC 510: Financial Accounting (3 credit hours)
• ECO 514: Managerial Economics (3 credit hours)
• MGT 523: Leadership and Change (3 credit hours)
• MGT 512: Business Strategy (3 credit hours)
• FIN 512: Corporate Finance (3 credit hours)
• MGT 520: Managing Human Capital (3 credit hours)
• STA 510: Statistical and Data Analysis (3 credit hours)
• ECO 521: Experimental Economics (3 credit hours) Total: 24 credit hours

Behavioral Economics

• BEC 530: Behavioral Economics for Managers (3 credit hours)
• BEC 531: Game Theory (3 credit hours)
• BEC 532: Behavioral Finance and Investment Strategies (3 credit hours)
• BEC 533: Consumer Behavior and Decision-Making (3 credit hours)
• BEC 540: Applied Strategic Project (6 credit hours) Total: 18 credit hours

Digital Economics

• DEC 531: IT Governance, Risk, and Control (3 credit hours)
• DEC 530: Business Analytics & Big Data (3 credit hours)
• DEC 532: Advanced Digital Economy (3 credit hours)
• DEC 533: Digital Markets and Strategies (3 credit hours)
• DEC 540: Applied Strategic Project (6 credit hours) Total: 18 credit hours

Health Economics

• HEC 530: Health Economics (3 credit hours)
• HEC 531: Game Theory (3 credit hours)
• HEC 532: Healthcare & Insurance Law (3 credit hours)
• HEC 533: Health Technology & Systems (3 credit hours)
• HEC 540: Applied Strategic Project (6 credit hours) Total: 18 credit hours

Admission Requirements

Details regarding admission requirements are available upon request.