What are the effects of automation and digitalisation on the labour market? How do trade gains influence global GDP? How does our society manage its scarce resources? With the MEcon, you receive a comprehensive economics education based on the core areas of micro- and macroeconomics as well as econometrics.
Economic interrelations shape our politics and society, as well as significant aspects of our daily lives. Through our Master’s programme in Economics (MEcon), you will:
We place great emphasis on your personal development, preparing you optimally for ambitious future careers. Small class sizes in the courses not only empower an active exchange among students but also promote direct contact with our lecturers.
The MEcon equips students with the necessary tools for economic fields and research in the digital age.
Level 1: Laying the Foundation
To ensure a solid understanding of the core disciplines of economics, our students attend seven courses in advanced micro- and macroeconomics, mathematics, and econometrics.
Level 2: Expanding Perspectives
Building on this foundation, students can apply and deepen their skills by taking courses from the MEcon programme or from other Master’s programmes at HSG. The profile can be further refined with an optional specialisation. Additionally, in the contextual studies, students explore subjects beyond the Core Studies. You can even enhance your studies witn an additional certificate in FinTech, Real Estate or Managing Climate Solutions.
Level 3: Producing Results
The final level focuses on the practical application of acquired knowledge, culminating in the development of the Master’s thesis on an economic topic.
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Are you a dedicated and individual person, looking to understand and analyse economic interrelations? Are you seeking a degree programme that offers insights from current research and allows you to apply your knowledge to solve problems and understand economic processes? Are you aiming for a leadership role in the financial and consulting sectors, with national and international companies, in the public sector, or in international organisations after your studies? Then you are a perfect fit for the MEcon. Do you want to give your studies a unique profile with a relevant specialisation? In the MEcon, you can specialise in one of the following areas: Global Economy, Public Policy, Managerial Economics, Financial Economics, or Digitisation and Data Analytics. In the MEcon, you will not only acquire the necessary knowledge but also apply it to real-world problems, allowing you to develop both professionally and personally.
The MEcon shapes your impact on the economy and society. We educate individuals who can understand and analyse economic processes, applying their knowledge to solve complex problems. This opens up diverse career opportunities for our graduates across a wide range of fields: in the public sector, international organisations, national and international companies, as well as consulting and financial services firms. If you aspire to an academic career, the MEcon will also equip you with the necessary skills and expertise for success.
The number of university places for foreign applicants is limited by law. Therefore, foreign applicatns are admitted via a selection process.
The following criteria will be assessed in the selection process:
Admission requirements: Depending on your previous degree, you will have to complete the Integration Week Economics or the Master’s preparatory level before yo ucan start the Master's degree programme.
Admission requirements are subject to change.
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“I chose the MEcon programme because I believed that its multi-disciplinary approach to economic phenomena and its large range of courses would satisfy my intellectual curiosity of better understanding the world in which we live.”
“I deliberately chose the MEcon because it includes not only quantitative but also qualitative aspects of Economics. In addition to the core subjects, I was convinced by the contextual studies that helps raise awareness of ethical issues to business.”
The demand for quantitative finance expertise is growing rpaidly, and we are excited to announce our new partnership with the CQF Institute (Certificate in Quantitative Finance), delivered by Fitch Learning. The CQF is the world's leading professional qualification in quantitative finance and machine learning, designed for those eager to deppen their expertise in these fields.
With over 9,000 alumni and active participants across 90+ countries, the CQF network has shaped and influenced the financial industry on a global scale. Joining this prestigious programme gives you access to a powerful network of professionals through the global alumni community and discussion forums, keeping you connected and informed no matter where your career takes you. As part of this cooperation, you will gain access to exclusive events and career opportunities tailored to the CQF community, empowering you to advance your career in the realm of quantitative finance and economics.
The MEcon degree is an investment into the future of our students that enables them to repay their study costs after the first few
months of employment. Thanks to extensive government subsidies for higher education, tuition fees are low in Switzerland compared to other countries. However, financing of one’s studies is an important consideration. Besides different prizes for outstanding students, the HSG offers a number of options to support their students.
Once a year we award MEcon prizes for outstanding student achievements at the Graduation Day in the Autumn semester. These prizes provide an incentive for consistently good results in the programme. All students studying in the MEcon programme are automatically considered.
Further information on the prizes for outstanding achievements can be found on this website.
Thanks to the STARR International Foundation, the MEcon programme can grant CHF 10,000 each two highly talented foreign-language students with a recognised foreign Bachelor’s degree every year. All students who have been admitted to the MEcon will be automatically considered for the STARR fellowships.
Further information on the STARR Excellence Scholarship can be found on the Student Funding - HSG Fund and Excellence Scholarships page.
A degree is an investment in your personal development and in the future. The financial aspect therefore should not be the only factor when deciding to begin or continue studies.
There are many ways of financing studies: employment, cantonal scholarships, private loans or simply family support. The Advice Center for Study Funding provides information about all these financing options.
Additional information canf you find on the website of the Advice Center.
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