The Master in Economics seeks to form the next generation of leaders in the economic field providing the advanced tools necessary to face global challenges.
Our students gain a deep understanding of modern economics and econometrics building on the strength of the faculty, these skills are highly sought after in academia as well as in international organizations, private and public companies.
Our students come from all over the World. Our alumni have placed in top research institutions, international organizations, and private companies. Our faculty comprises established researchers in several fields with publications in top journals, who advise national and regional governments, as well as international organizations such as the IFC, ILO, OCSE, World Bank, and WTO.
The Master in Economics leads to professional opportunities in many sectors, both in Switzerland and abroad, in:
Core courses (48 credits): Advanced Econometrics, Applied Economics Workshop, Econometrics, Mathematics, Macroeconomics I, Macroeconomics II, Microeconomics I, Microeconomics II
Elective courses (18 credits): Advanced Econometrics, International Trade, Environmental and Development Economics, International Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, Regional disparities and urban economics
Available concentration in "Econometrics"
Master Thesis (24 credits)
The application procedure opens every year at the beginning of January.
Applications close on 28 February for all students.
There is only one Master intake in September every year. Attendance is mandatory for admitted students from day one.
(former Master of Arts in International Trading, Commodity Finance and Shipping) was created in 2008 with professionals through the Swiss Trading and Shipping Association, this unique academic programme has been designed to respond to a need identified by Geneva’s commodity trading, commodity finance, and shipping community itself.
this innovative academic program for young students with a Bachelor Degree is conducted to best fit in with the demands of the commodity trading industry.
From 2018, Students will have to secure a part-time traineeship linked to Commodity Trading and in Switzerland as of the first semester in order to start the master.
The Master is designed for young students with a Bachelor degree with no or less than 3 years of work experience.
If you have more than 3 years of work experience, in any field of expertise, you can apply to the Diploma of Advanced Studies in Commodity Trading (DAS). You will find more information on the website by clicking here.
The Master in Commodity Trading, created in conjunction with the Swiss Trading and Shipping Association (STSA), is founded on the principle of a strong coordination between academia and the commodity trading industry. This partnership reflects the desire to create a highly specialized academic programme for people wanting to work while studying, in the trading field, in Geneva.
Graduates find work in all sectors both in Switzerland and abroad. Given the nature of the Geneva economy, opportunities are usually found in banking, financial institutions, fiduciaries, consulting firms, insurance agencies, local and international manufacturing, international trade companies (e.g. commodities trading, product distribution), international or global organisations (e.g. ICRC, UNHCR, WTO) and public administration.
Core courses (30 credits): Quantitive methods, Finance and Investment, Legal Aspects and Regulations, International Economics and Trade, Natural Resource Economy and Agri Commodities
Specialized courses (24 credits): Metals, Ores and Mineral, Options, Hedging Tools & Technics, Shipping, Transport & Logistics, Energy Oil and Gas, Energy Renewables, Types of Financing for Commodity Companies, Trade Finance for Banking Instruments, Accountancy, Control and Auditing, Marine Insurance, Commodity Price Mechanism, Commodity Price Risk, Shipping market, CSR and Business Ethics
Traineeship (30 credits)
Master Thesis (18 credits)
The application procedure opens every year at the beginning of January.
Applications close on 28 February for all students.
There is only one Master intake in September every year. Attendance is mandatory for admitted students from day one.
