Master [60] in Economics : General [2014-econ2m1]

Students enrolled on the Master [60] in Economics: General programme (jointly at UCL and UNamur) are working towards careers as economists capable of (1) robustly and critically analysing economic issues and (2) applying their economic expertise in their socio-professional environment.

On successful completion of this Master’s programme, graduates will:

have acquired and developed specific knowledge and skills in two areas of economics (through their choice of option), enabling them to robustly tackle an economic issue;
have mastered the concepts and tools required to understand and interpret economic institutions and facts;
be able to accurately summarise the key elements required to understand the real social and economic issues of the time;
with regard to these issues, be able to develop a clear and structured analytical line of reasoning, assess several arguments leading to diverse conclusions and identify the role of theories and assumptions in these arguments;
be able to develop and propose pertinent solutions based on the most appropriate scientific methods;
be able to explain and communicate their economic analyses to a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing;
be able to use their knowledge, skills and a robust scientific approach to analyse the real-life complex socio-economic problems/issues of the 21st century and the challenges arising from them.

Through their choice of specialist options and classes, graduates will have honed their skills in two areas of economics (Finance, Development, Corporate Strategies, International Economics, Public Intervention, Non-Profit Economics, Economics and Society, Macroeconomics, Labour Economics and Human Resource Management) related to the sector(s) in which they plan to pursue a career (for example: banks, (inter)national public institutions, industries, consultancies, etc.).

The graduates will have adopted a critical academic attitude and be able to make and accept decisions completely independently. They will be able to call into question the content, processes and purposes of professional practices. They will be invested in a continuous development approach enabling them, as professionals, to demonstrate expertise and the ability to adapt and evolve positively in their socio-professional environment.

On successful completion of this programme, each student is able to :

1. Develop an economic line of reasoning, particularly in two areas of economics.
Develop an economic line of thinking: develop an accurate economic analysis of real-life and often complex problems/issues, implementing a robust scientific approach and using the necessary analytical skills.

2. “Problem solver”
Consider, analyse and resolve a real-life and complex socio-economic problem in a pertinent and critical manner using an approach based on economic reasoning and displaying intellectual and methodological independence.

3. Use specialist knowledge in two economic areas
Master and use, in a critical manner, a body of specialist knowledge (concepts and tools) and skills in two economic areas in order to be able to operate with expertise in these areas (according to the specialist option chosen).

4. Communication and relational skills
Communicate in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing, while adapting to the target audience and context, as well as interacting and collaborating respectfully and constructively with the different players involved in a given situation.

5. Operate in a professional environment
Operate in a professional environment, using a scientifically well-founded approach, as critical and responsible academics committed to continuous development.