On successful completion of this track 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
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First semester
- DUMONT B. & PIETRAS J. - Economics of European Integration : From Theory to Practice (30/20h)
- CLAICI A. & KOVO D. - Economics of European Competition Policy (30h)
- CODOGNO L. - EU Macroeconomics (30h)
- DE ROCK B. - Applied Econometrics (30h)
- CLAEYS P. - Advanced Applied Econometrics (30h)
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Second semester
- Erik VANDERMAREL - EU and International Trade (30h)
- DE GROEN P. & MARQUES A. - European Banking (30h)
- LARCH M. - Fiscal and Taxation Policies in the EU (20h)
- HIEBERT P. & VANSTEENKISTE I. - Sustainable Finance in the EU (30h)
Optional courses
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AYALA M. & SOUCHAUD A. - FinTech and the Transformation of Digital Services in the EU (30h)
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BAUDRY M. - Economics of EU Environmental and Climate Change Policy (30h)
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BERDEN K. & KAEDING M. - EU Policies : Review and Analysis of their Implementation (30/25h)
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BUCCIROSSI P. - Actions for Damages : Quantification of Harm (30h)
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CASEY J.-P. & NADRY D. - The Economics of European Financial Regulation and Supervision (30h)
Seminars
In the second semester, 4 compact seminars are offered. Attendance to 2 compact seminars is compulsory:
- DE ROCK B. - The Impact of Hand-to-Mouth Consumers on European Fiscal and Monetary Policy (8h)
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MOSCOVICI P. - Start-up Europe : A Policy Lab (10h)
Attendance to 2 compact seminars is optional (no ECTS credits are awarded): -
PALANZA F. - The EIB and its Role in the EU Development Cooperation (6h)
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van de WERVE T. - Business Interest Representation in the EU (15h)
Competition (optional)
European General Studies
Thesis
- Students must also write a Master’s Thesis
The College of Europe reserves the right to modify its academic programmes at all times.