Master Economics course Economic Analysis (Economic Analysis)

The Master 2 in Economic Analysis is a joint program between University of Cergy-Pontoise and ESSEC Business School. It offers high quality training in economics in a one-year program. Its purpose is to prepare for further studies in a PhD program. Therefore, the program focuses on economic theory and empirical methods.

This program is the sequel of the Master 1 Quantitative Economics from University of Cergy-Pontoise. The information on the Master 1, which is taught in English, can be found here. The Master 2 in Economic Analysis is part of a Ph.D. program in Economics of ESSEC Business School, in partnership with University of Cergy-Pontoise. Students who have successfully completed the program may require admission to the Ph.D. program. They are also eligible to apply for the doctoral program at the University of Cergy-Pontoise. Students gain a mastery of quantitative methods (optimization, econometrics, simulation methods) and the basic concepts of the individual choice theory and the micro and macroeconomic equilibrium. Specialization courses address current and advanced research in applied fields. The training in research follows international standards of scientific quality in economics. Fluency in English facilitates the research activity, which is international in nature. The two partner institutions have a strong scientific visibility. According to international rankings, the University of Cergy-Pontoise is among the best French universities, while ESSEC is among the French business schools that are most active in research.