{"id":33569,"date":"2024-06-04T12:34:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T10:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=33569"},"modified":"2026-04-04T21:59:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T19:59:49","slug":"combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell\/","title":{"rendered":"Combining tech, strategy and practical experience: the Master in Applied Economics in a nutshell"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The Master in Applied Economics has been carefully designed to blend theory with hands-on practice to impart all the industry know-how you need, with a practical twist. With holistic content covering, it will give you the skill set and experience to solve the real problems you\u2019ll face in a career in finance, public policy, consultancy or the corporate world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll gain practical expertise in emerging tech and quantitative analytics, and the strategic critical thinking and research mindset to stand out when chasing the most coveted job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">You\u2019ll graduate with the professional profile that the modern world of economics demands.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell-2.jpg\" alt=\"Combining tech, strategy and practical experience: the Master in Applied Economics in a nutshell\" class=\"wp-image-33575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell-2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell-2-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell-2-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The career outcomes you\u2019re looking for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your preferred career path, many of the best job opportunities in economics insist on an official degree. So it\u2019s well worth doing your own research to establish if it\u2019s essential before you apply to your dream position. Certainly, armed with an official degree like our Master in Applied Economics, you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/diverse-professional-paths-master-in-applied-economics-alumni-share-their-successes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open doors to a wide range of roles<\/a>.<br><br>The Master in Applied Economics could lay the foundations for a PhD, or position you for the role you\u2019re pursuing in finance, consulting, public policy or beyond:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Private Equity, Business or Investment Analyst<br>\u2022 Data Scientist or Analyst<br>\u2022 Technology Consultant<br>\u2022 Investment Banking Analyst<br>\u2022 Business Operations Analyst<br>\u2022 Finance or Product Manager<br>\u2022 Policy Advisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program has already helped ambitious economics professionals land the jobs they want. Check out the Career Report of the Class of 2023\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.ie.edu\/career-report\/school-global-public-affairs\/master-applied-economics-careers-one-pager.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>90%<\/strong><\/a> of the cohort were working within three months of graduating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The tools for success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master in Applied Economics is a rigorous program and you\u2019ll be setting yourself a challenge. That\u2019s why its graduates are in such high demand among employers. To give you the best chance of success, the pre-program will get you started on the fundamentals of quantitative analysis and programming. Plus, the study plan includes several introductory courses to lay the foundations for what follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there are a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/8-ways-to-prepare-for-your-master-in-applied-economics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">key skills and topics<\/a> it would be handy to have a grasp of before you start the program, because its focus is very much on the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uniquely hands-on, with targeted specializations for your chosen career path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of what makes the Master in Applied Economics so outstanding is the highly practical focus. This includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/unleash-your-potential-master-in-applied-economics-expert-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">essential experience students gain with the emerging tech<\/a> that\u2019s shaping the current global economics landscape, and the strategic and analytical skills recruiters now demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why the program\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/programs\/master-in-applied-economics\/study-plan#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subjects<\/a> include programming for economics, project analysis and implementation, strategic management and even leadership skills. Moreover, alongside the comprehensive core program content, you can choose from highly relevant specialization tracks depending on your desired career path:<br><br>\u2022 Economics for public policy<br>\u2022 Strategic analysis for corporations<br>\u2022 Strategic consultancy and market regulation<br><br>These specialisms have been chosen to reflect the professional profiles modern recruiters demand, giving you the freedom to choose your career path knowing you\u2019ll get a strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Degree=Master_of_Science_(MS)%2C_Applied_Economics\/Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">return on your investment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economics vs. the Master in Applied Economics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A degree in economics will give you a strong theoretical understanding of the function of the financial architecture by which societies function. But our Master in Applied Economics takes that understanding further, teaching you how to apply the theory, research and data analysis expertise you\u2019ve gained to real-world economic issues.<br><br>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/programs\/master-in-applied-economics\/students-faculty\/#faculty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">faculty<\/a>, leading professionals from the field, bring distinctive perspectives and innovative ideas and methodologies to the program. But one thing they all have in common is experience at the sharp end of the economics sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell-1.jpg\" alt=\"Combining tech, strategy and practical experience: the Master in Applied Economics in a nutshell\" class=\"wp-image-33576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-tech-strategy-and-practical-experience-the-master-in-applied-economics-in-a-nutshell-1-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"could-the-master-in-management-be-exactly-what-you-re-looking-for-too-let-s-dig-deeper-to-discover-if-this-program-is-right-for-your-career-goals\">Their insights have been earned with sector leaders, and they\u2019re ready to share them to help you make a positive impact through your career.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capstone Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you near the end of the program, you can choose between a collaborative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/student-capstone-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capstone Project<\/a> or a research-oriented thesis. If you choose the team-based final project, a professional mentor will guide you as you collaborate with a private, public or nonprofit organization. You\u2019ll bring together everything you\u2019ve learned to address a specific challenge for a capstone partner like PwC, CaixaBank or BBVA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On hand to build connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From your first day in the IE Community to the final day of your Capstone Project and beyond your graduation into the world of work, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/talent-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Talent &amp; Careers<\/a> are there to help. With personalized advice on your chosen career path, extensive resources and unparalleled networking opportunities, we\u2019ll put you in direct touch with top recruiters worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 500 leading companies participate in our career events, and over 12,000 job opportunities are posted on IE University\u2019s exclusive job portal. This program offers cutting-edge economics, tech and strategic skills, as well as highly relevant practical experience, personalized careers advice and unmatched professional networking.\u00a0That\u2019s the Master in Applied Economics in a nutshell. 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