Master Scholarships for the Joint Master Degree in Models and Methods of Quantitative Economics, Europe (2016)

The Master Erasmus Mundus QEM – Models and Methods of Quantitative Economics is a Master of Economics co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. It is true joint full-time advanced Master Degree for elite cohorts of students with many specializations. Taught in English, the programme is designed by a Consortium of four Partner Universities from 4 European countries, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne with the collaboration of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, IMW – Institute of Mathematical Economics of Universität Bielefeld and Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia.

The course offers a rigorous education in fundamental quantitative tools by combining core economic theory with related quantitative disciplines such as probability, statistics, econometrics, finance, actuarial science, mathematical modelling, computation and simulation, experimental design, and political science. The breadth of courses offers students the opportunity to specialise in one of these many areas in accordance with their interests along a number of course tracks. These being areas which are increasingly vital in both research orientation for further studies and in the job market for positions in government organisations, private companies or financial institutions.

Eligibility
The admission requirements for applicants wishing to enroll in the Master Course Erasmus Mundus QEM are a good quality and recognized bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.Sc., etc.) or an equivalent qualification at the same level, i.e. 180 ECTS credits in the Bologna system to apply for Quantitative Economics Master (QEM). Any additional qualifications such as a second bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, or other graduate study should be mentioned in the application.

Ideally, applicants need to have previously studied mathematics, or applied mathematics, or quantitative economics or finance but candidates with other backgrounds are welcomed too.

The ability to attend courses through English is a must. Consequently, a recognised Certificate of Proficiency in English, preferably TOEFL, at a satisfactory level is required for applicants from non-English-speaking countries who have not yet completed a degree (or their secondary education) taught through English.

Further details:
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