Applied Economics
Italy, Padua
| Study location | Italy, Padua |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (Master of Science in Applied Economics) |
| Course code | EP2733/001PD/2023 |
| Tuition fee | €2,739 per year For further information please visit: www.unipd.it/en/tuition-fees |
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| Application fee | €30 one-time This fee is non-refundable. |
| Deposit | €204 one-time In order to accept your place at the University of Padua, the payment of the admission fee is required. This fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)
as well as proven academic skills in the following areas:
Only academic skills fulfilled by an undergraduate degree will be considered.
Please note: you can participate to the selection also with the GMAT unofficial score but, in case of admission, you will be asked to upload the Official Score before the enrolment deadline. Your Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter and letters of references will also be favorably considered. Whenever necessary, the Commission may also ask candidates for an on-line interview. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university. If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage. |
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| Language requirements | English B2 Level (CEFR) or equivalent Please check out this link for the full list of accepted certificates, minimum scores and exemptions A C Level (CEFR) or equivalent certificate will be a preferential element for admission. The Academic Committee will consider valid C level English certificates only if uploaded prior to the application date. |
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| Other requirements | During the assesment procedure, the selection committee reserves the right to invite applicants to take an interview via the application platform. |
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Overview
This Master’s degree provides students with a solid understanding of the fundamental tools of economic analysis that are employed by private companies, governments and non-profit organizations to thrive in the digital & green transition.
Focusing on developing technical and analytical skills, the programme offers theoretical courses and applied research-oriented teaching to conduct a rigorous study in the most innovative fields of applied economics.
Programme structure
The Master’s degree is organised into three curricula:
- Digital Economics: provides for a deep understanding of the functioning of digital markets and platforms, by combining a solid training in data analytics with advanced competencies in industrial organization, management, market mechanisms, and regulatory policies, specifically designed for the Digital Economy.
- Economic Data Analytics: provides a solid background in economics, combined with advanced skills in data management, such as machine learning, impact evaluation and forecasting.
- Environmental Economics & Green Finance: equip graduates with the conceptual tools and the practical skills required to incorporate environmental sustainability into decision-making, in order to effectively reduce environmental impacts. The Curriculum provides students with an in-depth understanding of economics and finance, together with skills relevant to sustainability measurement and reporting.
Career opportunities
Graduates can work as: experts and consultants on digital markets; managers and product managers in digital companies; analysts and officers in regulatory authorities; digital startuppers; data analysts in economic, economic research, business, policy and ESG ratings; data analytics consultants and managers; data journalist environmental economists; green project managers; sustainable asset managers; energy transition consultants.