Presentation

Introduction

The Master’s Degree in Economics (MEIM) is a high-quality postgraduate programme taught entirely in English at the University of Granada (Faculty of Economics and Business). This one-year programme (60 ECTS credits) offers student the opportunity to design their own academic itineraries selecting up to 13 courses from a wide range of 24 optional subjects. These subjects span diverse fields such as Management, Macroeconomics, Applied Economics, Microeconomics, and Experimental Economics. Courses are taught from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, providing a flexible schedule for students to engage deeply with their studies and take full advantage of the programme's resources. 

Our programme uniquely combines rigorous theoretical and applied content, equipping graduates with the skills needed to assume responsible positions in national and international companies or to pursue research careers in academic and non-academic institutions. The MEIM adheres to European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards and benefits from the expertise of faculty members from the departments of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Business Management at the University of Granada. Many of our professors are actively involved in competitive research projects and are recognized members of leading scientific associations, serving on editorial boards of prestigious journals. They regularly publish in top-tier academic journals and host visiting scholar from national and international universities. 

International Perspective and Opportunities

The MEIM stands out for its strong international dimension. It fosters student mobility and hosts courses and seminars led by researchers and managers from top institutions worldwide, creating a vibrant and enriching learning environment. 

Students have the option to purse a Double Master's Degree in collaboration with international partner institutions:

  • SRH Hochschule Berlin - Double Master in Economics and International Management UGR - SRH Berlín
  • IBS Business School - Double Master in Economics and and an official Grade Master at IBS Business School - INSEEC France

In this track, students spend their first year at the University of Granada and their second year abroad, earning two degrees in two years. 

Additionally, MEIM offers a bilingual Double Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and Economics, in collaboration with the Master's Degree in Civil Engineering at UGR. This degree is fully compatible with the Double Master's track with SRH or INSEEC, allowing students to complete both in three years. 

Academic Excellence and Research Commitment

MEIM’s faculty is committed to academic excellence, actively publishing in high-impact journals and leading national and international research projects funded by organizations such as the Spanish Ministry of Education and the European Union. This commitment ensures that students receive education of the highest standards, preparing them to excel in dynamic, globalized professional environments.

Datos del título

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Master in Economics / Máster en Economía

  • Denominación completa del título / Full title of the degree: Master Universitario en Economía / Economics

  • Fecha de publicación del título en el BOE / Date of publication of the official degree in the Spanish Official Bulletin (BOE): 2/11/2011

  • Curso académico de implantación del título / Year of implementation: 2009/2010

  • Número de cursos en fase de implantación / Number of courses currently being implemented: Implantado en totalidad / All are implemented

  • Rama de conocimiento / Branch of study: Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas / Social Sciences and Law

  • Duración del programa (créditos/años) / Program Length (credits / years): 1 curso académico / 60 créditos 1 academic year / 60 credits

  • Número de créditos ECTS / ECTS credits number: 60 ECTS

  • Modalidad de enseñanza / Type of Teaching: Presencial / Classes (non distance learning)

  • Lengua utilizada en la impartición del título / Language of instruction: Inglés / English

  • Número de plazas ofertadas / Number of admitted students: 35 solicitudes / 35 applicants.

  • Centro responsable del título / Center responsible for the title: Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales / Faculty of Economics and Business.

  • Centros en los que se ofrece el título / Centers where the title is offered: Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales y Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos / Faculty of Economics and Business, and Higher Technical School of Engineering of Roads, Canals and Ports.

  • Normas de permanencia de la UGR / Permanence standards: ver normas de permanencia / see UGR Regulations on Academic Progress and Continuation for Students of Master's Degrees.

  • Normativa de reconocimiento de créditos / Credit recognition: ver reconocimiento de créditos / see Recognition of credits.

  • Normas de transferencia de créditos / Credit transfer: ver normas de transferencia / see transfer of credits.

  • Normas de evaluación / assestment: ver normas de evaluación.

  • Procedimiento para la expedición del Suplemento Europeo al Título / Procedure for issuing the European Supplement to the Title: ver procedimiento.

Double Master's Degrees

Bilingual Double Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and Economics

The University of Granada offers a joint official pathway that combines the Master’s in Civil Engineering (ICCP) and the Master in Economics. Teaching is delivered at the School of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Economics and Business. The joint structure of the programme entails a saving of credits for students, while also broadening the training offer and facilitating further specialization opportunities.

Qualification and professional profile. This Double Master’s Degree not only qualifies graduates to practice as Roads, Canals and Ports Engineers, but also provides a strong training in business management and economics, one of the traditional gaps in the education of engineers today. By integrating both perspectives, students acquire advanced technical competences in civil engineering together with managerial and analytical skills highly valued in both national and international labour markets.

Duration and credit load. The programme is completed over two academic years with a total of 136–156 ECTS, depending on each student’s prior civil‑engineering background and the corresponding credit recognition. Final recognition within this range is decided by the Academic Committee of the ICCP Master.

Languages and delivery. Courses from the ICCP master are taught in Spanish, while courses from the Master in Economics are taught in English. The Master in Economics is scheduled in the morning (approximately 8:30–14:30) to facilitate compatibility.

Structure. Students complete coursework in both programmes, undertake internships, and defend two master’s theses (one for each degree). The theses may address a common topic with prior approval from both academic committees.

Mobility and other double degrees. This double master is fully compatible with our double‑degree pathways with SRH Berlin (Germany) and INSEEC (France) in a three‑year track, as well as with Erasmus mobility, subject to meeting the academic requirements and scheduling of each option.

For the full curricular structure, semester‑by‑semester course sequencing, credit‑recognition tables, and administrative rules, please consult the official programme document.

Contact. 

ICCP Master Coordinator: Carlos Alberto León Robles @email 

International Double Master's Degree with SRH Berlin University Applied Sciences (Germany) in Economics and International Management

  • Convenio / agreement: SRH Hochschule Berlin for Double Master’s Degree in Economics and International Management UGR-SRH Berlin

  • Universidad que lo coordina / coordinating university: Coordinación conjunta / Joint coordination

  • Universidades participantes / participating universities: Universidad de Granada (UGR) y SRH Hochschule Berlín / University of Granada and SRH Hochschule Berlin

For more information, see Mobility section.

International Double Master's Degree with INSEEC Business School (France)

  • Convenio / agreement: INSEEC for Double Master in Economics and an official Grade Master at IBS Business School

  • Universidad que lo coordina / coordinating university: Coordinación conjunta / Joint coordination

  • Universidades participantes / participating universities: Universidad de Granada (UGR) y IBS Business School / University of Granada and IBS Business School

For more information, see Mobility section.

Objetives y competencies

Objetives

The Master’s in Economics is a high quality Master’s Programme intended to train researchers, consultants and managers in Economics and Management within public organizations and private firms with a solid knowledge of econometrics and statistical tools, economic environments and decision making.

Competencies

The Master’s programme is designed to ensure that students acquire a set of core competences (CB), general competences (CG), cross-curricular competences (CT), and specific competences (CE) associated with each of the subjects included in the programme. See the full list of competencies and their allocation across the different subjects of the Master’s programme.

Advantages

Flexible and Multidisciplinary Curriculum: The Master’s programme offers a highly flexible and student-centred curriculum. All subjects are elective—except for the Master’s Thesis—enabling students to design a personalised academic pathway aligned with their interests and career aspirations. These subjects span diverse fields such as Management, Macroeconomics, Applied Economics, Microeconomics, and Experimental Economics, providing students with a multidisciplinary perspective and the opportunity to develop a broad and rigorous academic profile. This multidisciplinary approach equips students with a diverse and comprehensive skill set, expanding the range of professional roles they may take on in various organisations. As a result, the programme responds to strong social and labour market demand for graduates with this type of academic background.

Professional and Academic Careers: Consulting, Research and professional careers on Economics, Management and Econometrics configure the scope of Master graduated students either in public or private firms and institutions. The Master in Economics grants access to the PhD. program in Economics and Business Management of the School of Economics and Business Management (Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales) of the University of Granada. See more information about research careers for students Master

Complementary Training: Throughout the academic year, a regular series of seminars is offered as a complement to the training courses included in this Master’s programme. These multidisciplinary seminars are delivered by faculty members from the University of Granada, as well as by academic staff and researchers from some of the most prestigious national and international universities. See the list of seminars.

Facilities

The Master in Economics provides all the necessary material resources to ensure the quality of education and support received by students. Notable among these are the facilities of the Faculty of Economics and Business, as well as those of the International School for Postgraduate Studies. Classes are mainly held in Room E22, located in the new wing of the Faculty building and fully equipped for teaching activities, and in Computer Room 6, which is fitted with the appropriate IT resources to support students' learning. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Basics on European Higher Education Area (EHEA) Official Masters

  • The Master in Economics (MEIM) is an official master’s programme. An official master’s degree is an advanced academic qualification designed to provide specialized training, either for professional development or as preparation for research and subsequent doctoral studies. These programmes are subject to public fee regulations, follow the standards of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), and are recognized in all EHEA member countries.

  • Yes. Official master’s programmes can differ in their orientation, depending on the specific training objectives they pursue. These programmes may focus on research, professional development, academic training, or combine several of these objectives.

    According to their orientation, official master’s programmes are classified as:

    • Professional: Focused on preparing students for professional practice.

    • Research-oriented: Designed for students intending to pursue doctoral studies.

    • Academic: Aimed at providing advanced specialized training.

    • Mixed: Combining more than one orientation within a single programme.

    The Master in Economics (MEIM) is a research-oriented master’s programme, designed to prepare students for access to doctoral studies and research careers.

  • Official master’s programmes are organized to cover various learning activities, including theoretical instruction, practical work, and complementary activities such as seminars and projects.

    The specific structure of the Master in Economics can be consulted in the Study Plan section available on this official website. 

  • Official master’s programmes comprise between 60 and 120 ECTS credits, equivalent to one or two academic years, respectively. A full-time student typically completes 60 ECTS credits in one academic year.

    The Master in Economics is structured as a one-year programme with 60 ECTS credits, although students also have the option to pursue double degrees, as detailed in the Presentation section of the website.

  • The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is the standard credit system used across the EHEA. It quantifies the total workload required from students, encompassing:

    • Classroom lectures and practical sessions

    • Independent study

    • Participation in seminars, assignments, internships, and projects

    • Exam preparation and other assessment activities

    Each ECTS credit corresponds to 25 to 30 hours of student work.

  • Yes, all courses in the Master in Economics are elective. This allows students to design their academic pathway according to their interests and career goals. However, those who wish to apply for the double degree with SRH Berlin must take certain mandatory courses as part of their curriculum. You can find the list of these required courses in the Mobility section of this website.