Study Track: Economic Studies

Academic Year 2023-2024

Why follow the Economic Studies study track? 

Economics is an important component of transatlantic affairs, be it in matters of international trade, international monetary relations, the effects of monetary and fiscal policies, or competition (antitrust) and regulatory issues. The “Economic Studies” study track offered in Bruges will provide students with a deep understanding of European Union policies and a critical economic analysis of their content. These will be completed with courses on international economic relations at The Fletcher School. 

 

Students starting at the College of Europe

Students starting at the Fletcher School

 

Students starting at the College of Europe 

ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 1 in Bruges
 

1 MATA compulsory course (27h, 5 ECTS)

US-EU Relations in the 21st Century: A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Transatlantic Affairs (J. SHATTUCK & I. LESSER)

4 ECO compulsory courses  (30h, 4ECTS)

Economics of European Competition Policy (CLAICI A. & KOVO D.)

EU Macroeconomics (CODOGNO L)

Economics of European Integration : From Theory to Practice (B. DUMONT & J. PIETRAS)

MATA-ECO students must select 1 of the following compulsory courses (30 hours, 5 ECTS)

  • Applied Econometrics (DE ROCK B.)
  • Advanced Applied Econometrics (CLAEYS P.)

MATA-ECO Thesis and Internship Preparation

Select thesis supervisor from College of Europe and from Fletcher

Begin internship search

 

 

ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 2 in Bruges
 

2 MATA compulsory courses

US-EU Relations in the 21st Century: Transatlantic Project (B. BERTI & B. LETE, 5 ECTS, 20h)

Southern Atlanticism: Rethinking Mental Maps of Transatlantic Relations I. LESSER, no ECTS, 8h)

4 ECO optional courses (30h, 4.5 ECTS)

 

 

FinTech and the Transformation of Digital Services in the EU (AYALA M. & SOUCHAUD A)

Economics of EU Environmental and Climate Change Policy (BAUDRY M.)

Actions for Damages: Quantification of Harm ((BUCCIROSSI P.)

The Economics of European Financial Regulation and Supervision (CASEY J.-P. & NADRY D.)

EU Economic Policy Advice: Case Analyses (JONKERS K.)

Economics of EU Network Industries (PELKMANS J.)

ECO compact seminars—some may be taught during the first semester (voluntary, no ECTS)

The EIB and its Role in the EU Development Cooperation (PALANZA F., 6h)

Business Interest Representation in the EU (van de WERVE T., 15h)

Study Trips

MATA study trip to Brussels

ECO study trip to Frankfurt

MATA-ECO Thesis and Internship Preparation

Submit thesis proposal

Continue internship search

 

 

Option 1: ECO Study Track Year 2

ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 3 at The Fletcher School
 

4 courses at The Fletcher School, 24 ECTS

 

At least one course from each of the three divisions (‘breadth requirement’):

  • International Law and Organizations (ILO)
  • Diplomacy, History and Politics (DHP)
  • Economics and International Business (EIB)

Cross-registration and substitution of 1 course from Tufts University or Harvard University possible

 

ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 4
 

MATA thesis submission, 25 ECTS
 

High-level internship, 25 ECTS
 

 

 

Option 2: ECO Study Track Year 2

 

ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 3
 

High-level internship, 25 ECTS
 

 

ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 4 at the Fletcher School

MATA thesis submission, 25 ECTS
 

4 courses at The Fletcher School, 24 ECTS

 

At least one course from each of the three divisions (‘breadth requirement’):

  • International Law and Organizations (ILO)
  • Diplomacy, History and Politics (DHP)
  • Economics and International Business (EIB)

Cross-registration and substitution of 1 course from Tufts University or Harvard University possible

 

 

Students starting at the Fletcher School

ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 1 at the Fletcher School 
 

1 MATA compulsory course (27h, 5 ECTS)

US-EU Relations in the 21st Century: A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Transatlantic Affairs (J. SHATTUCK & I. LESSER)

4 Fletcher courses, 24 ECTS

At least one course from each of the three divisions (‘breadth requirement’):

  • International Law and Organizations (ILO)
  • Diplomacy, History and Politics (DHP)
  • Economics and International Business (EIB)

Cross-registration and substitution of 1 course from Tufts University or Harvard University possible

MATA-ECO Thesis and Internship Preparation

Select thesis supervisor from College of Europe and from Fletcher

Begin internship search

 

 

ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 2 at the Fletcher School
 

1 MATA compulsory course (20h, 5 ECTS)

US-EU Relations in the 21st Century: Transatlantic Project (B. BERTI & B. LETE)

4 Fletcher courses, 24 ECTS

At least one course from each of the three divisions (‘breadth requirement’):

  • International Law and Organizations (ILO)
  • Diplomacy, History and Politics (DHP)
  • Economics and International Business (EIB)

Cross-registration and substitution of 1 course from Tufts University or Harvard University possible

MATA-ECO Thesis and Internship Preparation

Submit thesis proposal

Continue internship search

 

 

ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 3
 

High-level internship (25 ECTS)
 

 

ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 4 in Bruges

MATA Thesis submission (25 ECTS)

MATA compulsory compact seminar (8h, no ECTS)

Southern Atlanticism: Rethinking Mental Maps of Transatlantic Relations (I. LESSER)

4 ECO Optional courses, (30h, 4,5 ECTS)

FinTech and the Transformation of Digital Services in the EU (AYALA M. & SOUCHAUD A)

Economics of EU Environmental and Climate Change Policy (BAUDRY M.)

Actions for Damages: Quantification of Harm ((BUCCIROSSI P.)

The Economics of European Financial Regulation and Supervision (CASEY J.-P. & NADRY D.)

EU Economic Policy Advice: Case Analyses (JONKERS K.)

Economics of EU Network Industries (PELKMANS J.)

ECO compact seminars—some may be taught during the first semester (voluntary, no ECTS)

The EIB and its Role in the EU Development Cooperation (PALANZA F., 6h)

Business Interest Representation in the EU (van de WERVE T., 15h)

Study Trips

MATA study trip to Brussels

ECO study trip to Frankfurt

 

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