The programme yields profound
1) theoretical and practical expertise on a selected field of Public Economics and Public Finance, and
2) competence in applying advanced economic theory and methods in investigating issues concerning Public Economics and Public Finance.

The studies consist of the following, equally weighted categories:
I. Economic Theory and Methods (available in Finnish only)
II. Public Economics and Public Finance
III. Master?s Thesis (including seminar and maturity test)
IV. Optional studies

At least 1/4 of the studies must be done under ERASMUS exchange in (one of) the partner universities. In particular, the Master?s Thesis should be written during the exchange period. A personal study plan is made for each student.

180 ECTS.

Bachelor's Degree (180 ECTS), which includes the studies mentioned above (50 ECTS). The selection of students is based on grades and interviews.

The MGE partner universities are University of Tampere (Finland),University of Rennes (France), University of Fribourg (Switzerland), University of Eastern Piedmont Amedeo Avogadro (Alessandria, Italy), and Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic). The programme yields a Double Degree that is diplomas from both partner universities of the exchange in case (MGE programme includes a compulsory exchange period in one of the partner univerisites). The Double Degree gives eligibility to doctoral studies in all partner universities.