Master - Quantitative Economics

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

1st year
Quantitative Economics

After the first year, followed by an optional gap year, 2 specializations are possible.

Optional gap year

2nd year

Specialization

Types of education
Initial training
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

Primary Opportunities

  • Data analyst
  • Researcher
  • Consulting in public and private companies
  • Data scientist
  • Economist

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. 

Study Abroad During Your Master’s Degree at Dauphine

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

    Associate 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

  • Gabrielle Fack

    University Professor, Director of the 1st year of the Master's Degree in Quantitative Economics