Master of Science in Economics

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Week 1:
- Generating research ideas and conducting a literature review
- Reading an economic paper
Week 2:
- Data and methods
- Coding session
Week 3:
- Coding session
- Academic writing
Week 4:
- Academic presenting
Week 5:
- 1-1 meetings
Week 6:
- Student presentations

There is no textbook. The course will make use of economics papers and ad-hoc
material that will be provided by the course coordinator. The full list of papers and
sources will be published on the module page before the beginning of the module.

The full list of papers and sources will be published on the module page before the
beginning of the module.

The final grade, on the 0-30L scale, will be based on: i) student presentations throughout the course; ii)
a research proposal to be delivered after the end of the course (date TBD).
Insufficient (0-17):
Knowledge and Understanding: Significant deficiencies and/or inaccuracies in knowledge and
understanding of the topics.
Skills: Limited analytical and synthesis skills.
Sufficient (18-20): Knowledge and Understanding: Adequate knowledge and understanding of the
topics with possible imperfections.
Skills: Sufficient analytical, synthesis, and independent judgment skills.
Adequate (21-23): Knowledge and Understanding: Understanding of routine topics.
Skills: Correct analysis and synthesis skills with coherent logical argumentation.
Good (24-26): Knowledge and Understanding: Fair knowledge and understanding of the topics.
Skills: Good analytical and synthesis skills with rigorously expressed arguments.
Very Good (27-29): Knowledge and Understanding: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of
the topics.
Skills: Remarkable analytical and synthesis skills. Good independent judgment.
Excellent (30-30L): Knowledge and Understanding: Excellent level of knowledge and understanding
of the topics.
Skills: Exceptional analytical and synthesis skills and independent judgment. Arguments expressed in
an original way.