barcelona gse masters

7/27/2019 Barcelona Gse Masters

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ONE YEAR

MASTER

PROGRAMS

COMPETITION AND MARKET REGULATION

ECONOMICS

ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC POLICY

FINANCE

HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY

INTERNATIONAL TRADE, FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT

MACROECONOMIC POLICY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS


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The Barcelona Graduate School o Economics is an innovative institution that oers

world-class, ull time graduate programs taught by eading inernaiona schoars and

praciioners in one o the worlds most dynamic cities.

The blending oheoreica and appied perspecives makes the Barcelona GSEmasters an ideal stepping stone either or entry into compeiive PhD programs or or

op jobs in Economics and related felds. Barcelona GSE graduates fll a need in todays

knowledge-based economy, as shown by the excellent placements o our graduates.

This brochure provides an overview o each master, a class profle and alumni placement.

I hope this will inspire you to join one o our master programs. We look orward to

receiving your application!

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Cass Profe 2012 Amni Pacemen 2012

The academic excellence o the Barcelona GSE rests on the talent, enthusiasm and drive o its world-class aculty, with more than 200

afliated and guests proessors, drawn rom leading universities and companies around the world.

Welcome to the BarcelonaGraduate School o Economics

Teresa Garcia-Mil

Director o theBarcelona GSE

Pro. Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell

Deputy Director orAcademic Programs

Economics/Finance 64%

Mathematics/Engineering 14%

Natural Sciences 9%

Management/Business 7%

Social Sciences/Law 6%

Note: 78% of the Class of 2012 reporting were placed

within 6 months of graduating.

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Geographic Origin o Sdens by Region

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38%62%

46% Europe (not Spain)

26% Spain

12% North America

9% Central and South America

7% Asia, Arica and Oceania

Location o Placement

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32% Banking and Financial Services

17% Consulting

11% Authorities and Government Agencies

10% International Organizations

12% Research Institutions

18% Other

Placement by Category

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ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

Skills Acquired

Thorough understanding o the theory and practice o

priceormation in fnancial markets, with applications to equity

valuation as well as to the determination o the term structure

o interest rates and contingent claim pricing. Ability to analyze the problems o managing banks

and other fnancial institutions using Economic Theory.

Ability to price and hedge derivatives and complex

fnancial instruments in a dynamic setting applying

the tools o Mathematical Finance.

Ability to apply Econometric Analysis to implement asset

pricing models and to measure and manage fnancial risks.

Faculty Include:

Director: Javier Gil-Bazo, UPF and Barcelona GSE

Scientifc Director: Xavier Freixas, UPF and Barcelona GSE

Sebastin del Bao Head o FX LM Quant Research, Citigroup

Andrea Caggese UPF and Barcelona GSE

Jon Danielsson London School o Economics

Student Profle

Graduates in business, economics, mathematics, physics and

engineering with a strong interest in quantitative fnance or

banking.

Junior researchers and policy makers at central banks

or supervisory authorities.

Aspiring PhD students looking or a rigorous master program in

fnance.

Degree

Master Degree in Economics and Finance awarded by UPF

Career Outlook

Doctoral Study:

A number o students use the Finance Program as preparation

or entry into competitive PhD programs in Europe and the United

States.

Potential Employers

Banks, investment banks and central banks Asset management frms

Risk management and fnance departments

o both fnancial and non-fnancial frms

Financial consulting frms

Skills Acquired

Solid command o quantitative economics.

Expertise in a wide range o specializations in dierent

felds o economics.

Competence in both theoretical and empiricalapproaches, rom oundation to applications and policy.

Solid preparation or work in research centers, consultancy

frms, corporations or government agencies.

Competence to command the tools and knowledge

necessary to successully pursue a top PhD in economics.

Faculty Include:

Director: Marta Reynal, UPF and Barcelona GSE

Jordi Gal CREI-UPF and Barcelona GSE

Massimo Motta UPF and Barcelona GSE

Xavier Sala-i-Martn Columbia University and UPF

Jaume Ventura CREI-UPF and Barcelona GSE

Student Profle

Graduates in economics, mathematics or engineering.

Aspiring PhD students looking or a rigorous master

program in economics.

Junior economic analysts looking or a postgraduate

degree with advanced tools in quantitative economics.

Degree

Master Degree in Economics and Finance awarded by UPF

Career Outlook

Doctoral Study:

A number o students use the Economics Program

as preparation or entry into competitive PhD

programs in Europe and the United States.

Potential Employers

Authorities and government agencies International organizations

Research institutions

Banking industry

Economic consulting frms

Tobias Neumann 11Analyst

Prudential PolicyDivisionBank o England

Daniel-OliverGarcia-Macia 11

PhD studentStanord University

Recent Alumni Placements

Oxera

Zurich Cantonal Bank

La Caixa

Swiss Finance Institute - PhD

Universitat Pompeu Fabra - PhD


Stanord University - PhD

New York University - PhD

London School o Economics - PhD

University o Mannheim - PhD

Bundesbank

Swiss National Bank

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FINANCEECONOMICS


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Skills Acquired

Economic theory, especially in the areas o microeconomics,

industrial economics, inormation economics, game theory

and strategic behavior.

Mastery o undamentals o competition law and its sources. Understand theory and models o regulation and in particular

the basic regulatory ramework o the main industrial sectors.

Present cases in public, developing specifc skills or

discussion and arguments rom dierent points o view.

Write technical reports based on the combination o real data

analysis, analysis o relevant economic literature and its own

criteria.

Be able to ormalize theory in discussions on competition

policy using game theory or economic theory models.

Faculty Include:

Director: Juan Jos Ganusa, UPF and Barcelona GSEScientifc Director: Massimo Motta, UPF and Barcelona GSE

Carles Esteve-Mosso European Commission DG Competition

Massimo Motta ICREA-UPF and Barcelona GSE

Jorge Padilla Head o Compass Lexecon Europe

Student Profle

Graduates in economics, business and engineering with a

strong interest in microeconomics and the unctions o markets

and organizations in a variety o industries.

Junior consultants seeking in-depth training in competition

and market regulation policies. Researchers at antitrust authorities looking or advanced

techniques and tools.

Degree

Master Degree in Specialized Economic Analysis

awarded by UPF and UAB

Career Outlook

Potential Employers

International economic consultancies

Competition authorities Research institutes

International corporations

BorblaSzathmry 11

Economic AdvisorOfce o Fair Trading(UK)


KPMG

RBB Economics

European Commission - DG Competition

Ofce o Fair Trading

Bulgarian Competition Authority


COMPEtItION AND MARkEt REGulAtION


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SPECIAlIZED ECONOMIC ANAlYSIS

Skills Acquired

Health technology evaluation and a critical appraisal

o current methods.

Identiy and integrate ethical issues in health technology

evaluation as well as in health policy. Policy-oriented decision-making, both in the short run

(e.g., pricing, reimbursement o pharmaceutical drugs)

and in the long run (e.g., R&D incentives).

Compare and assess the perormance o dierent health

systems.

Faculty Include:

Director: Pau Olivella, UAB and Barcelona GSEScientifc Director: Guillem Lpez-Casanovas,UPF and Barcelona GSE

Michael Greenacre UPF and Barcelona GSE

Pere Ibern UPF

Xavier Martnez-Giralt UAB and Barcelona GSE

Student Profle

Graduates in economics, business administration, engineering.

Junior scientists and consultants with some background in

economics looking or advanced tools in health technology

evaluation and health policy.

Aspiring PhD students looking or a rigorous masterprogram in health economics.

Degree



Career Outlook

Potential Employers

Health policy and pricing divisions in pharmaceutical companies

Health technology evaluation agencies

Consulting frms or the health industry Health authorities

Skills Acquired

A rigorous understanding o economic theory behind the

design and evaluation o public policies.

Ability to apply state-o-the-art empirical tools to evaluate

public policies. An understanding o institutional rameworks in which

public policies are designed and implemented.

Ability to write technical and non-technical reports

on public policy.

Faculty Include:

Director: Nezih Guner, ICREA-UAB and Barcelona GSECaterina Calsamiglia UAB and Barcelona GSE

Joan M. Esteban IAE and Barcelona GSE

Gabrielle Fack UPF and Barcelona GSE

Ramon Marimon UPF-EUI and Barcelona GSE

Student Profle

Graduates rom business administration, economics and other

social sciences (demography, political sciences, sociology) with

a quantitative background.

Proessionals rom governmental and nongovernmental

institutions who want to upgrade their skills. Aspiring PhD students who want to build a solid oundation.

Degree



Career Outlook

Potential Employers

Public Institutions

Non-government Organizations (NGOs)

International Organizations Consulting Firms

2012-13 is the frst edition o this program. Placement

inormation will be available in Autumn 2013.


HEAltH ECONOMICS AND POlICYECONOMICS OF PuBlIC POlICY

David Lugo 12PhD Student

Faculty o PublicHealth and PolicyLondon School oHygiene and TropicalMedicine (LSHTM) (UK)


Shangai Centennial Scientifc Consulting

University o Birmingham - HealthEconomics Unit

Universitat Pompeu Fabra - PhD

Universidad Complutensede Madrid - PhD


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MACROECONOMIC POlICY AND FINANCIAl MARkEtSINtERNAtIONAl tRADE, FINANCE AND DEVElOPMENt

Skills Acquired

Gain a deep understanding o the economics o international

trade, fnance, and development.

How to apply economic concepts to pressing policy issues,

especially those related to growth, economic stability, andpoverty.

Rigorous training in basic and advanced econometrics and

statistics, with a view to analyzing data both in cross-sections

and time-series.

Personalized coaching in how to present, both orally and in

writing, cutting-edge research and policy recommendations.

Faculty Include:

Director:Antonio Ciccone, ICREA-UPF and Barcelona GSEJaume Ventura CREI-UPF and Barcelona GSE

Joachim Voth ICREA-UPF and Barcelona GSE

Student Profle

Graduates rom all felds with a strong quantitative background

(e.g. economics, business, engineering, mathematics, physics).

Junior proessionals rom private frms, research centers,

central banks, fnancial institutions, the civil service, and NGOs.

Aspiring PhD students looking or a solid oundationin the theory and econometrics o international trade, fnance,

and development.

Degree



Career Outlook

Potential Employers

Authorities and Government Agencies

International Organizations

Research Institutions and Consulting Firms Financial Industry

NGOs

Skills Acquired

Gain a deep understanding o the economics o international

trade, fnance, and development.

Econometric techniques required or a state-o-the-art applied

analysis. Numerical methods and simulation techniques useul in

quantitative macroeconomics and in policy design and

evaluation.

Ability to write technical and executive reports and the skills

to publicly communicate and discuss research work .

Faculty Include:

Director: Francesc Obiols, UAB and Barcelona GSEScientifc Director: Albert Marcet, IAE and Barcelona GSE

Nezih Guner ICREA-UAB and Barcelona GSE

Jordi Gal IAE and Barcelona GSE

Christopher Telmer Carnegie Mellon University,Federal Reserve Bank o Cleveland

Student Profle

Graduates in economics, business administration,

and engineering.

Junior practitioners in central banks and public institutions

seeking an improvement in their skills and an upgrade o their

proessional profle. Prospective PhD students looking or a solid master program

in economics.

Degree



Career Outlook

Potential Employers

Research departments in fnancial institutions

International institutions and government agencies

Financial operators in the private sector Central banks and investment banks

Carlos Albertode Sousa 12

Research AssistantBruegel (Belgium)

SamuelChapman 12

Research AnalystFederal Reserve Banko Cleveland (US)


Inter-American Development Bank

World Bank

Innovations or Poverty Action (IPA)

The German Institute or EconomicResearch (DIW Berlin)

Stanord University - PhD


European Central Bank

Bruegel

Organization or Economic Co-operation

and Development (OECD)

Banc Sabadell

UBS



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Degree

The Barcelona GSE oers seven programs leading to two masterdegrees: the Master Degree in Economics and Financeawarded by UPF; and the Master Degree in SpecializedEconomic Analysis jointly awarded by UPF and UAB.

Programs Deais and Srcre

Language o instruction: English

Structure: 9 months (3 trimesters), ull time

Calendar: September through June

Credits: 60 ECTS

Admissions

Admissions requirements

Undergraduate / bachelors degree or the equivalent rom anaccredited college or university

English language profciency

Optional (but strongly encouraged):GRE / GMAT quantitative section

Application and supporting documents:

Completed online application orm

Academic transcripts

Diploma or other proo o previous degree completion

Curriculum vitae

Statement o purpose

Proo o English language knowledge

Two letters o reerence

Sponsors giving fnancia sppor

Campses

The Barcelona GSE has two campuses: the Ciutadella campusin the heart o Barcelona, and the Bellaterra campus, located aneasy hal-hour train ride rom the city center.

CIUTADELLA CAMPUS

The campus is within walking distance ot both the beach and the

citys fnancial, cultural and governmental centers. The ollowingprograms take place at the Ciutadella Campus:

Competition and Market Regulation

Economics

Economics o Public Policy (courses at both campuses)

Finance

Health Economics and Policy (1st and 3rd terms)

lnternational Trade, Finance, and Development

BELLATERRA CAMPUS

Its inrastructure, created exclusively or university lie, oersacademic, cultural and social activities and all o the servicesstudents need in their day-to-day lives.

The ollowing programs take place at the Bellaterra Campus:

Economics o Public Policy (courses at both campuses)

Health Economics and Policy (2nd term)

Macroeconomic Policy and Financia! Markets


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The BARCELONA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS is

an Interuniversity Research Institute devoted to excellence in

research and graduate education in economics and the social

sciences.

It was ounded in July 2006 by a partnership o private andpublic institutions including our academic institutions (Universitat

Pompeu Fabra, Universitat Autnoma de Barcelona, CSIC and

CREI) whose reputations, aculty, and resources underpin the

School.

The Barcelona GSE promotes excellence in scientifc research

in close collaboration with its our ounding academic bodies.

The schools aculty includes a number o researchers at the

oreront o the European economic research community.

The school aims to oer a wide range o proessionally and

academically-orientated degrees in economics to graduatestudents committed to understanding the complex economic

and fnancial processes o an increasingly global society.


Contact us:BARCELONA GRADUATE SCHOOL

OF ECONOMICS

Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27

08005 Barcelona, Catalonia - Spain

Tel. +34 93 542 1222

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