Master's Programme in Economics, 120 credits

Masterprogram i nationalekonomi, 120 hp

F7MNA

Teaching language

Swedish

Campus

Linköping

Degree

Degree of Master of Science (120 credits)  with a major in Economics

Pace of study

Full-time
Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

Content

The heading “Curriculum” contains a list of courses included in the programme. The course syllabuses for these describe in more detail the contents, teaching and working methods, and examination.

Teaching and working methods

The course syllabuses describe in more detail the contents, teaching and working methods, and examination.

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen in Economics or equivalent
  • ​English and Swedish corresponding to the level of English and Swedish in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 and Svenska 3)

    Degree in Swedish

    Ekonomie masterexamen eller Filosofie masterexamen med huvudområde Nationalekonomi

    Degree in English

    Degree of Master of Science (120 credits)  with a major in Economics

    Specific information

    Transferred credits

    Decisions about transferring credit are taken by the faculty board, or by a person designated by the board, after application from the student.

    Other information

    If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this programme syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions.

    Semester 1 Autumn 2025

    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    730A25 Microeconomic Theory 7.5 A1N v202534-202543 C
    730A28 Game Theory 7.5 A1N v202534-202543 C
    730A30 Econometrics: Analysis of Cross-Section and Panel Data Material 7.5 A1N v202544-202603 C
    730A33 Macroeconomic Theory 7.5 A1N v202544-202603 C

    Semester 2 Spring 2026

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    730G84 Practical Training 30 A1N E
    730G86 Practial Training 15 A1N E
    770G03 Behavioural Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G17 Mathematical Methods in Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G23 Cost-Benefit Analysis 7.5 G1F E
    770G24 Intermediate Macroeconomics 7.5 G1F E
    770G25 Health Economics and Ethics 7.5 G1F E
    770G27 Labour Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G29 Corporate Finance 7.5 G1F E
    770G30 International Financial and Fixed Income Management 7.5 G1F E
    770G31 Industrial Organisation 7.5 G1F E
    770G40 Game Theory and Politics 7.5 G1F E

    Semester 3 Autumn 2026

    Specialisation: Finance — Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    730A29 Financial Risk Management - Portfolio Theory and Derivatives 15 A1N C
    730A31 Econometric Time Series 7.5 A1N C
    730A44 Advanced Topics in Applied Macrofinance 7.5 A1N C
    Specialisation: Public Policy — Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    730A40 Methods in Social and Behavioral Science 7.5 A1N C
    730A41 Organisational Behaviour and Management 7.5 A1N C
    730A42 Public Economics 7.5 A1N C
    730A43 Advanced Topics in Applied Microeconomics 7.5 A1N C

    Semester 4 Spring 2027

    Specialisation: Finance — Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    730A10 Master Thesis in Economics 30 A2E C
    Specialisation: Public Policy — Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    730A10 Master Thesis in Economics 30 A2E C
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