M2 | Research

This track aims to provide students with a general training in theoretical and empirical economics, which can lead to research or to performing economic analyses.

The programme of this master’s track is aimed at better understanding and mastering the latest developments in economic theory and its methods, as well as the theory and practice of empirical methods of economic analysis. Students are initiated into research and develop their ability to define and conduct a research project in economics.

Main professional skills targeted at the end of M2 :

• Ability to contribute to novel scientific output in economic sciences, 

• Ability to highlight the value of research results,

• Capacity to solve economic problems,

• Expertise in an area of economic research.

This M2 track is full English.

Students on this track are most likely to enter the doctoral programme of AMSE, or of other universities, in France or abroad.

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The syllabi will be available in a couple of weeks.

Who can apply?

High-level training in theoretical and empirical economics is required for application.
Priority access is afforded to M1 students from the Master's in Economics of the AMSE department at the Faculty of Economics and Management of Aix-Marseille University. However, parallel entry to M2 may be considered for students who have validated 60 credits of M1 level Economics in a course with a strong quantitative focus.

How to apply?

Apply at the time of admission on the dedicated platform.

Registration schemes :

• Initial training.
• Continuing education.

Dissertation
The student's course ends with the writing of a research dissertation or the completion of an internship lasting at least three months. The dissertation is written under the supervision of an AMSE teacher-researcher or researcher.

Study abroad and double degrees
This program has been awarded the "Diplôme en Partenariat International (DPI)" label. Selected students spend their M1 year abroad at a partner university (Konstanz, Tübingen, Venice, Lisbon or Kent). They spend the M2 year in France and follow one of the M2 courses in the Econometrics and Statistics master's program. At the end of the two-year program, students are awarded two Master's degrees if they have validated the necessary credits.

Training and research
This master's program is part of the AMSE École Universitaire de Recherche (EUR), which brings together nearly a hundred researchers from AMU, CNRS, EHESS, ECM and Sciences Po Aix. Teachers are selected on the basis of their expertise within these entities. The teaching staff is complemented by professionals in the field.