OVERVIEW

Course Director: Dr. Eoin Reeves e: eoin.reeves@ul.ie t: +353-61-202401

Course Administrator:  Kathy Ryan e: kathy.ryan@ul.ie t: +353-61-234389

The new MSc in Economic Analysis at UL is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills required for a career in economics.  The current global economic crisis demonstrates the need for well-educated and trained economists in a number of spheres.  The programme has a strong applied public policy focus which will prepare graduates for positions that require the application of economic sknowledge and practical skills.  Special features of the programme include a unique collaboration with the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in the delivery of a module in data access and analysis.  In addition, students will avail of a specifically designed economics laboratory as well as Ireland's only purpose built trading room.

Why should you consider the MSc in Economic Analysis?

• An emphasis on applied economic skills such as data analysis, econometrics and report writing.  The programme also features a unique collaboration with the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on data access and analysis.
• To enhance your employability prospects as an economist.
• An opportunity to gain valuable trading floor experience in the live KBS Trading Floor facility.
• Experience an international busines workshop to enhance your learning experience.
• The opiton to take professional development modules

COURSE STRUCTURE
Students on the 2 year part-time MSc in Economic Analysis attend classes on one day per week.

The component modules of the programme are as follows:

Year 1: Semester 1 (Autumn)	Year 1: Semester 2 (Spring)
Microeconomic Theory	Econometrics
Evolution of Economic Theory	Labour and Education Economics
Data Management for Policy Analysis and valuation
Year 2: Semester 1 (Autumn)	Year 2: Semester 2 (Spring)
Macroeconomic Theory	Public Finance and Regulation
Global Finance and Capital Markets	Industrial Policy: Theory, Practice and Evaluation
	Dissertaion Preparation
Option to Exit with Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis
Economics Dissertation 1 (12 credits)
Economics Dissertation 2 (15 credits)
International Business Workshop

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will possess a minimum 2:2 honours primary degree in a programme of which economics is a major component.  An interview may form part of the application process.  Applicants who cannot satisfy the minimum 2:2 honours primary degree requirement may be accepted on the basis of relevant professional experience.

In the case of international students, applicants must hold a qualification that is equivalent to an Irish or UK honours bachelor's degree (NQAI level 8).  The degree must be in a discipline relevant to the postgraduate degree sought.  To find out if you have the correct qualifications to apply for a programme at UL check the specific requirements for your home country.

Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, the candidate should meet the University's English Language Requirements.

In the case of international students, the overseas equivalent, as determined by the Course Team in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions, will meet this requirements.

DELIVERY
The programme will be delivered over 2 years through interactive lectures and tutorials, guided reading, small group team work, seminars and workshops, e-learning and 'action learning' through case studies.  The student experience will be enhanced through experiential learning on the KBS Trading Floor, an international business workshop, professional development modules and guest speakers from industry and related academic areas.

GRADUATES & CAREERS
Our future gradutes can expect to gain employment as an economics in areas such as the Financial Sector (e.g. banking, finance, financial services), Government Agencies (e.g. civil service, state banks, central bank, state sponsored bodies, regulatory authorities).  Education (lecturing and teaching), Further Study (e.g. PhD), Research (university and other dedicated research agencies).