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  • Degree: Master
  • Campus: Beirut
  • Faculty: Business Administration
  • Department: Economics

Program Description

The Master of Science (MSc) in Economics at BAU offers a comprehensive understanding of economic theories and their applications. The curriculum includes core courses in major economic topics, followed by a thesis. This program emphasizes both theory and research, preparing students to apply appropriate theoretical and methodological tools to solve specific economic problems. Graduates will also acquire the skills to apply knowledge of quantitative economics to analyze economic policy and business administration. Students will learn to retrieve and analyze data on the economic context by selecting the suitable methodologies, econometric techniques through different statistical software. Upon completion, graduates will be eligible to pursue a PhD in Economics. Students will engage in rigorous analysis, data interpretation, and research methods to address real-world economic challenges.

The minimum period required to complete the program is two academic years. A total of 36 credit hours must be earned for graduation.

  1. Enable students to analyze complex economic data and economic trends.
  2. Provide a thorough grounding in economic theories and their practical applications.
  3. Prepare students to conduct independent research and contribute to economic knowledge.
  4. Equip students to apply appropriate theoretical and methodological tools to solve specific economic problems.
  • Application form
  • The Lebanese High School Certificate or its equivalent
  • A Bachelor's degree from a university recognized by BAU with a minimum CGPA of “3.00” for the credit-hour system and its equivalent (80%) for the grading system (with a certificate equivalency from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education). The candidates whose CGPA is below “3.00” can enroll in the MSc program under the following two conditions:

    - Condition (1): Candidates with a “2.67 ≤ CGPA < 3.00” may enroll in the program on the condition that they achieve a minimum CGPA of “3.00” in the first semester of the program.
    - Condition (2): Candidates with a “2.33 ≤ CGPA < 2.67” may enroll in the program on the condition that they raise their CGPA to “3.00” by completing designated undergraduate courses. If they achieve a “2.67 ≤ CGPA < 3.00”, condition (1) would then be applied.

    Note: The Faculty of Business Administration reviews the admission files of candidates holding bachelor’s degrees from universities that follow a grading system different from that of BAU, in accordance with the criteria set by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

  • The Bachelor's official university transcripts
  • Evidence of English proficiency (BAU English Exam 60%, TOEFL 520 or IELTS 5.5)

Study Plan:

Course Code Course Title Credits Hours Distribution Course Type
First Semester
BUSS601 Research Methodology 3 3 Lec Major R
ECON602 Advanced Economic Theory 3 3 Lec Major R
ECON603 International Economics 3 3 Lec Major R
INSS602 Applied Statistics 3 3 Lec Major R
Second Semester
ECON604 Economics of Industrial Organizations 3 3 Lec Major R
ECON605 Economic Development 3 3 Lec Major R
ECON610 Economics of Natural Resources and Environment 3 3 Lec Major E
ECON613 Welfare Economics 3 3 Lec Major E
ECON615 Advanced Mathematical Economics 3 3 Lec Major E
ECON616 History of Economic Thoughts 3 3 Lec Major E
Third Semester
ECON606 Econometrics 3 3 Lec Major R
ECON607 Current Economic Issues 3 3 Lec Major R
ECON617 Islamic Economics 3 3 Lec Major E
ECON618 Economics of Financial Markets 3 3 Lec Major E
ECON619 Economics of Banking and Monetary Theory 3 3 Lec Major E
ECON620 Regional Economic Policies 3 3 Lec Major E
Fourth Semester
ECON699 Thesis 6 6 Crs Major R