Program Objectives
The Master in Quantitative Economics offers excellent training in economics, entirely taught in English. After acquiring the fundamental economic concepts during the first year, you will then specialize in a specific economic field through one of the two Master 2 tracks: the Quantitative Economic Analysis track provides advanced research training in economics, while the Digital Economics track is focused on professional training. In addition to quantitative methods, the curriculum also features instruction on massive database processing, as well as the use of computer programming to solve complex economic issues.
Skills acquired :
- Acquire training in economic research and reflect on the public and private stakeholders’ decision-making procedures
- Learn about quantitative methods for processing massive databases, and about how advanced computer programming can solve complex economic issues
- Contribute to produce groundbreaking scientific output in the economic sciences
- Address the economic problems facing various economic fields: Health, public policies, macroeconomics, finance, energy, environment, economic development, …
- Make use of statistical and econometric tools to obtain reliable and robust answers, shedding light on the options of private businesses, public or semi-public institutions
- Report on economic, statistical and/or econometric results to different audiences, orally and in writing
When you enroll in a Master's program, you also join Université PSL. Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (THE and QS), PSL offers excellent graduate programs at the Master's and PhD level, which benefit from the scientific capabilities of its member institutions. The degree is completed at Dauphine-PSL and awarded by Université PSL.
Organization of the Master’s Degree
- Types of education
- Initial training and Executive Education
- Outgoing Level
- BAC+5
- Language(s)
- English
- Duration of studies
- 4 semesters (outside the gap year)
- ECTS Credits
- 120 credits
- Type of Diploma
- Diploma from a major institution conferring the Master's degree
- Academic Year
- 2021/2022
The Master in Quantitative Economics allows interested students to acquire the Certificate in Advanced Quantitative Methods in Economics of the PSL Graduate Program in Economics.
The AQME certificate is based on a 2-year training (M1 Quantitative Economics -M2 Quantitative Economic Analysis) for students who plan to pursue their PhD. The theoretical part consists on validating courses and applications focused on advanced quantitative methods in economics. All certificate courses are included in the Master in Quantitative Economics. Obtaining the AQME certificate also asks for a research internship in a research center attached to a university, an international organization, or an administration in M1 or M2. The objective is to allow interested students to have a first experience in a research environment as early as the Master’s degree.
Primary Opportunities
- PhD in Economics, Research economist in academic institutions
- Consulting in public and private companies
- Data scientist
- Professional Economist
- Data analyst
- Economic situation analyst
Study Abroad During Your Master’s Degree at Dauphine
Thanks to its network of partner universities, campuses and programs abroad, Dauphine offers you the possibility of obtaining a dual degree, a delocalized master's degree or multi-campus training.
A dedicated team
Lise PATUREAU
University Professor, Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, Director of the Master's Degree in Quantitative Economics, Director of the 2nd year of the Master's Degree in Quantitative Economic Analysis
Clémentine GARROUSTE
Assistant Professor, Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, Co-Director of the 2nd year of the Master's Degree in Digital Economics
Réné AID
University Professor, Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, Co-Director of the 2nd year of the Master's Degree in Digital Economics
Olivia Bertelli
Assistant Professor, Director of the 1st year of the Master's Degree in Quantitative Economics