Master of Economics – Tbilisi State University

Program Overview

Established in Fall 2006, the ISET MA in Economics is renowned for its rigorous curriculum and international faculty with PhDs from elite institutions such as Columbia, ETH Zurich, and LSE
Year 1 Coursework: Core modules in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistics/Econometrics, Mathematics for Economists, supplemented by Academic Writing and Professional Development courses
Year 2 Specializations: Concentrations include Economic Theory, Energy Economics, Inclusive Growth, Macroeconomic Policy, and Modern Data Analysis. Students personalize their plan under faculty guidance and complete a capstone Master’s Project
Includes internships, applied research, and frequent interaction with policymakers and practitioners
Nearly all graduates secure analytical or professional employment, ~15% pursue fully funded PhDs at globally prestigious universities (e.g., Stanford, NYU, Chicago, Warwick)

**Awarded Degree:** Master of Economics

**Discipline:** Economics

**Duration:** 2 years

**ECTS Credits:** 120

**Language of Instruction:** English

**Delivery Mode:** On-Campus

**Tuition Fee:** $4,000 (per_year)

**Application Fee:** $750

**Accreditation:** Accredited by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE), Georgia

**Career Opportunities:**

– Policy economist

– Economic consultant

– Data analyst

– Research associate

– Public sector advisor

– International organization professional

– Financial sector economist

– PhD candidate

– Academic teaching fellow

– Quantitative economist

**Learning Outcomes:**

– Master advanced micro‑ and macroeconomic theory

– Apply econometric and quantitative analysis

– Conduct independent applied research

– Develop policy and energy models

– Defend a Master’s thesis

– Communicate economic analysis clearly

– Engage in professional internships

– Prepare for PhD or analyst careers

– Work in interdisciplinary teams

– Tailor economic studies to concentration areas