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From data to decision: tackling real-world challenges

Data analysis plays a crucial role in addressing current economic and societal challenges such as climate change, technological transitions, inequality and migration. Novel tools like machine learning offer unique potential to exploit the big data available within companies and governments to understand the root causes of these challenges and design innovative solutions.

This Master's programme provides you with the solid theoretical foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, necessary for applied quantitative data analysis. During this programme, you will acquire the latest quantitative and data-analytical skills and apply modern theories to real-world examples of current global challenges.
Are you interested in developing quantitative and data analytical skills using R and Python? Do you want to gain a solid basis in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics? Then the NEW Master’s programme in Economics and Data Analysis is the right choice for you!

The real-world perspective

The Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ School of Economics (U.S.E.) aims to contribute to an economy where people flourish. We enrich economics with other disciplines to better solve problems and identify opportunities, from the point of view of both businesses and governments. Scientifically rigorous and societally relevant, our programmes deliver the real-world perspective.

This MSc in Economics and Data Analysis equips you with frontier skills to build bridges between data scientists and economists

Content of the programme

In the Master's programme in Economics and Data Analysis, you will focus on:

• translating complex data into insightful economic interpretations and practical advice;
• understanding and using modern economic theory;
• contributing to pressing contemporary challenges such as inequality, technological change and climate change from an economic perspective;
• expanding your methodological toolkit and acquiring up-to-date programming skills.

Programme objectives

The Master’s programme provides you with:

• the knowledge, skills and tools necessary for a career that combines economics and data analysis;
• a chance to develop up-to-date programming, data analysis and data interpretation skills;
• a solid theoretical basis in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics;
• the ability to evaluate empirical research and translate it into concrete and accessible advice aimed at solving current challenges such as climate change, technological transitions and inequality.

Career prospects

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, there is a growing need for professionals who can translate complex data into insightful economic interpretations, thereby building bridges between data science teams and economists, managers, consultants or policymakers. This combination of advanced data analytical skills and economic expertise opens the door to exciting career opportunities. Economists with profound data analysis skills are highly in demand in the private sector - for example, in ICT, energy and finance - and in semi-public industries such as consultancy and governmental institutions.

Admission

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