DESU MAGISTERE in Economics, Data Science and Finance

The Magistère in Economics, Data Science and Finance (formerly known as Magistère Ingénieur Économiste) is a high-level training program in quantitative methods, economic analysis, statistics and data science techniques. At the end of the program, students obtain three diplomas: Licence, Master and Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Universitaires du Magistère in Economics, Data Science and Finance.

StrengthsProgramme

• in data science that complements the economist's training and is a major asset for professional integration.
• International at the heart of the program - Bilingual training. English classes.
• International semester or double degree year.
• Research-based teaching providing methodological and operational tools.
• School environment within the university - Availability of lecturers (office hours). Tutored and directed work. Small classes.
• Affordable tuition.
• 7 specialization courses in 3rd year.
• Close to business - 3 internships in 3 years. Final year projects in 3rd year. Courses taught in part by professionals.

This program offers high-level training enabling graduates to take up positions of responsibility in SMEs and large corporations, financial institutions and national and international public bodies.

Structure and organization

The first year of the Magistère in Economics, Data Science and Finance is attached to two bachelor's degrees from the Faculty of Economics and Management:

• the L3 in Economics-Finance (EF) course of the Economic and management bachelor's degree taught in Marseille,
• the L3 Mathematics Economics (ME) course of the Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Human and Social Sciences bachelor's degree taught in Aix-en-Provence.

Students follow the first year of the Magistère in one or other of these two cities, depending on the bachelor's degree they have chosen.

the second and third years are linked to three master's programs:

• Master Econometrics Statistics,
• Master Economics,
• Master Finance.

students follow the courses of one of these three master's programs and courses specific to the Magistère.

Graduate testimonials

Watch graduate testimonials on YOUTUBE AMSE: https://www.youtube.com/amsechannel/playlists

Curriculum of the 1st year:

• Courses if you are registered to the Magistère + to the Economics-Finance track of the Bachelor Economics and Magement
• Courses if you are registered to the Magistère + to the Miashs Bachelor

Curriculum of the 2nd year:

• 2nd year of the MAG + M1 of the Master Econometrics Statistics (Marseille, Aix-en-Provence)
• 2nd year of the MAG + M1 of the Master Economics (Marseille, Aix-en-Provence)
• 2nd year of the MAG + M1 of the Master Finance (Aix-en-Provence)

Curriculum of the 3rd year:

• 3rd year of the MAG and Master Econometrics Statistics
• 3rd year of the MAG and Master Economics
• 3rd year of the MAG and Master Finance

The syllabus booklets will be available for download shortly.

Who can apply?

The target audience for the Magistère is students with a Bac+2 in Economics and Management, Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences or a preparatory class with quantitative skills. Entrance to the Magistère is selective, based on the student's application file, after completing a Licence 2 or a CPGE. Applicants may be called for an interview.

How to apply?

Entrance to the Magistère is selective, based on the candidate's academic record, after a licence 2 or a CPGE. Candidates may be called for an interview.

Apply at the time of admissions on the dedicated platform: https://candidatures.univ-amu.fr/candidatures/#!accueilView

A semester of international study is an integral part of the program (examples of destinations: United Kingdom, Italy, Hungary, Portugal, United States, Finland, Canada, Norway, Spain, South Korea, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Australia, etc.).
Students can also spend their second year (M1) abroad as part of a double master's degree program, depending on the field of study chosen.
Courses taken abroad are validated by equivalence.
In-depth English language training is an important part of the first-year curriculum, in preparation for mobility.

Internships are an integral part of the training program and count towards the final grade for the diploma, with 3 compulsory internships in 3 years.
Students undertake two applied econometrics projects.
In the final year, they work on a final year project (PFE) in data-science, which is an essential complement to their practical training. This is an operational project, supervised by a university lecturer and a professional tutor. Students work on the project in groups (3 to 4 students) over a period of 5 to 6 months (October to March). PFEs are the subject of a written report and a presentation in the presence of the company. They are often a springboard for internships, then jobs.

Students who wish to do so can apply for the AMSE doctoral program. They will then pursue an Economics thesis within the Doctoral School of Economics and Management at Aix-Marseille University.