Our MSc Management Economics trains you to use economics in managerial decisions and in the analyzing of strategic interaction among firms. We combine theory and applications to provide you with a unique combination of business knowledge and economic skills. Upon completion of our course you will be able to think strategically and will be equipped to discuss economic theory in plain language, relating it to managerial decisions and market intelligence. 
With this course you also have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions and achieve a dual award, which means you’ll receive two Masters degrees in two years. Click Here.

After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree – many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study. Alternatively, our course also prepares you for employment; recent surveys have shown that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level. On our course you gain key employability skills including mathematical techniques, research skills, communication and modelling. More generally, our graduates find employment in roles such as business and financial analysts, management consultants, government officials, and economists for banks and other financial organizations.