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Degree: Master
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Campus: Beirut
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Faculty: Business Administration
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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.
- Enable students to analyze complex economic data and economic trends.
- Provide a thorough grounding in economic theories and their practical applications.
- Prepare students to conduct independent research and contribute to economic knowledge.
- 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 in the field of specialization from a university recognized by BAU with a minimum CGPA of “2.76” (conditioned) for credit-hour system students and its equivalent for the grading system students (with a certificate equivalency from 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 |