Master in ECONOMICS

For Master in ECONOMICS, tuition is 3,388 USD per year.

Taught in English over two years at Università di Pisa, this master's programme in Economics covers the analysis of how individuals, firms, markets, and governments allocate scarce resources. The discipline is generally organized around microeconomics, which examines the behavior of individual decision-makers and markets, and macroeconomics, which studies aggregate phenomena such as growth, inflation, unemployment, and monetary and fiscal policy. Students typically build a foundation in mathematical and statistical methods, including econometrics, which are used throughout the field to test theories against data and to model economic relationships. Coursework at the master's level often extends into specialized areas such as international economics, public economics, labor economics, industrial organization, financial economics, and development economics, allowing students to focus on topics that match their interests. Applied and quantitative components, including data analysis and modeling, are a consistent feature of economics training, reflecting the discipline's reliance on empirical evidence alongside theory. Graduates of economics programmes pursue varied careers. Many move into the private sector as analysts or economists within banks, consulting firms, and corporations, where they apply quantitative skills to forecasting, pricing, and strategy. Others take roles in public institutions, central banks, and international organizations, working on policy analysis, regulation, or economic research. Economics graduates are also well represented in finance, market research, and data-driven roles across industries, given the emphasis the discipline places on rigorous reasoning and quantitative analysis. A further path leads into doctoral study and academic or research careers. Studying economics in an English-taught programme in Italy offers an additional international dimension, bringing together students and perspectives from different economic and policy contexts within a two-year graduate curriculum.