On successful completion, you will obtain the degree of Master of Science in European Economic Studies.

All courses combine economic analysis with empirical assessment and critical in-depth reviews of EU policies and, where relevant, of the European economy in general. The programme focuses on European economic policies, but several courses also examine extensively the implications for business strategy.

COMPULSORY COURSES

(Choice of 1 module out of 2)

Module 4 / Fostering Industry, Competition & Business within the EU

• Macro-Economic Environment for European Business (30h, 4 ECTS)
• EU Regulation for Business (20h, 3 ECTS)
• Economics of EU Competition Policy (30h, 4 ECTS)

OR

Module 5 / Forging the Sustainable & Competitive Future of Europe

• Sustainable Finance in the EU (30h, 4 ECTS)
• Promoting Innovation in the EU (20h, 3 ECTS)
• EU Climate Change Economics & Policy (30h, 4 ECTS)

ELECTIVE COURSES

(Choice of 2 courses: one of 30 hours and one of 20 hours, 4 & 3 ECTS respectively) 

• Courses of 30 hours
  • Economics of European Financial Regulation & Supervision (30h, 4 ECTS)
  • Access2Markets: EU & International Trade (30h, 4 ECTS)
  • Economics of EU Network Industries (30h, 4 ECTS)
  • EU Competition Case Studies (30h, 4 ECTS)
  • EU’s Banking & Savings & Investment Union (30h, 4 ECTS)
• Courses of 20 hours
  • State Aids Control in the EU (20h, 3 ECTS)
  • Financing Innovation in the EU (20h, 3 ECTS)
  • Systèmes et politiques de retraite au sein de l’UE : Structures, défis et perspectives (20h, 3 ECTS)

COMPACT SEMINARS 

(Optional, certificate of attendance only)

• Business Interest Representation in the EU (10h)
• Sustainable Infrastructure Economics & Finance Part I (EIB, 10h)
• Sustainable Infrastructure Economics & Finance Part II (EIB, 10h)
• The future of digital assets (10h)
• European microfinance (10h)

The College of Europe reserves the right to modify its academic programme at all times.