Master's programs

Master in Economic Analysis and Policy

The Master in Economic Analysis and Policy at Saint-Étienne School of Economics offers world class training in economics as part of an international programme. You will learn to draw on multidisciplinary approaches to guide public and private sector decision-making.
You can join the master’s programme after completing the Bachelor in Economics at SE² (priority route). Admission to the first or second year of the master’s programme is also possible via other routes. 

Master in Data Science and Innovation Management

The Master in Data Science and Innovation Management was created in 2002, drawing on research into innovation economics and data mining carried out in Saint-Etienne. It encourages a multidisciplinary approach (economics, management, and computer sciences). More recently, the topic of innovation policy has been added to the programme, drawing on new research carried out at the GATE Lyon Saint-Etienne research unit.

The link with research offers a cutting edge training in data analysis and artificial intelligence. This master programme has built up sound experience and a broad network. Master Year 2 is open to students from the two engineering schools located in Saint-Étienne (Mines and Télécom), offering them additional and highly sought-after skills. The mix of students from different academic backgrounds enriches the course.

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Master in Regions and Transitions

The Master in Regions and Transitions provides training in sustainable regional economic development. Year 2 of the master’s is offered as a traineeship. This multidisciplinary programme is open to students from Saint-Étienne School of Economics and, in Year 2, to students from Sciences Po Lyon. It provides future local and regional development professionals with the skills they will need in a multi-stakeholder working environment.

The courses draw on the expertise of the School’s faculty members in urban and regional economics and planning, local public economies, project management and political science. Students spend Year 2 on a traineeship contract, alternating between the workplace and studying. They also carry out a study commissioned by a local or regional authority or organisation. The experience gained is a definite advantage when it comes to entering the labour market.

Particularities
- Traineeship in Year 2
- Partnership with Sciences Po Lyon.

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Master in Economics, Data and Decision Science

The Master’s in Economics, Data and Decision Science offers advanced training in economic analysis, econometrics and data science, delivered entirely in English. It is aimed at students who wish to apply high-level theoretical and empirical tools to understand contemporary economic dynamics and inform decision-making in a data-driven environment.

The programme combines a solid foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods with specialised modules in applied economics and machine learning.

Backed by the GATE Lyon Saint-Étienne mixed research unit, the programme offers direct exposure to academic research and provides rigorous preparation for PhD programmes in economics, whilst developing transferable skills in strategy, consultancy and public policy analysis. Graduates go on to pursue a variety of career paths: entry into PhD programmes, careers in data science, strategy consultancy, and economic analysis within public, private or international institutions.

Particularities
Classes taught in English

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