International Doctorate in Economic Analysis (IDEA)
IDEA is a graduate program offered by the Department of Economics at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), with our collaboration. It includes a Master's degree in Economics as well as a Ph.D. degree.
The Master's Program provides students with a solid training in Economics that emphasizes rigorous analytical thinking and advanced quantitative methods. Master’s students acquire tools that make them competitive in the job market and typically take on careers in the private sector and governmental and non-governmental institutions. The Master's program also provides students with the tools necessary to successfully earn a doctoral degree. Some of the graduates continue their studies, pursuing a Ph.D. either with us or abroad. The Master's Program has a two-year structure (120 ECTS), conforming to the Bologna Declaration directives.
The Ph.D. program is organized jointly with the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE). The students wishing to enroll in the Ph.D. should first complete the two-year Master's program. The IDEA program offers an active interaction between students and faculty and a stimulating research environment with regular seminars and internal workshops. This program is part of the international network of Ph.D. programs ENTER (European Network for Training in Economic Research) which includes University College London, CentER Tilburg, Université I de Toulouse, University of Mannheim, Ecares Université Libre de Bruxelles, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Stockholm, and University Carlos III of Madrid.
Ph.D. graduates take on careers in academia, the private sector, and governmental and non-governmental institutions. Degrees from IDEA are awarded by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. The language of instruction is English. More detailed information about course offerings, faculty, and students can be found by following the link below.