Master Programme in Applied Econometrics and Forecasting
Lisboa
JOÃO CARLOS HENRIQUES DA COSTA NICOLAU
(Responsible)
Why choose ISEG?
- Because ISEG was the School that pioneered the teaching of econometrics in Portugal, over 50 years' ago, and it thus has a long tradition in teaching this subject;
- Because ISEG has the most qualified faculty in the whole country for the areas of Statistics, Econometrics, and Time Series;
- Because the vast majority of ISEG' faculty for these areas has carried out internationally-recognised research; Furthermore, some of the members of faculty have extensive experience of working on research projects that are applied to the economic reality of Portugal;
-Because this Masters has unique characteristics in Portugal.
History
ISEG was the School of Economics and Management that pioneered the teaching of quantitative methods at Masters' level in Portugal. In 1982, the Masters in Mathematical Methods for Economics and Business Administration was launched, which taught econometrics, and was considered a research area for dissertations. In 1988, this degree was replaced by the Masters in Applied Mathematics for Economics and Management, with similar characteristics. From this Masters, several Masters were created in 2002, including the Masters in Applied Econometrics and Forecasting (MEAP), which is more practical and more focussed on Econometrics (and its sub-areas, such as Microeconometrics, Macroeconometrics, and Econometrics of Time Series). Its study plan suffered a major redefinition in 2007, with the adaptation of the "Bologna agreement", and its final format is defined in Order No. 10897/2010 of 11 June (published in the DR on 1 July, 2010).
At first, the Masters functioned with a biennial frequency, but since the 2008/2009 Academic Year it has been in operation every year, and is expected to do so in the future, with its 9 th Edition starting in 2014/2015.
Objectives
The Masters aims to educate specialised staff of financial institutions, companies, and other public and private organisations that use the analysis and processing of data as a support for decision-making, as well as university professors and researchers.
To this end, it aims to develop the ability to integrate theoretical and empirical knowledge critically and creatively, and to familiarise students with various IT programmes for quantitative analysis
Designed For
The Masters of Applied Econometrics and Forecasting is designed for those intending to complete, consolidate, update, and strengthen their 1 st Cycle education in the areas of Statistics, Econometrics, Time Series, and Forecasting.
The Masters is aimed, above all, for those who intend to get close to the boundary of knowledge. The Postgraduate course is designed for technical personnel who need to keep up-to-date, and also for recent graduates looking for a technical expertise.
Applications are considered from eligible graduates in Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Finance, Management, Mathematics, or MAEG. Applications from other Bachelors graduates will be duly considered by the Scientific and Pedagogical Board.
This is a professional Masters by nature, conferring a professional expertise which can culminate with an internship in a company. It is also designed for those who wish to enhance their prospects of an academic and/or research career.
Employment
MEAP graduates are employed in:
- Public sector economic research and statistics department;
- Private sector economic research and planning departments;
- Banking and Insurance;
- Higher and Secondary Education;
- Research;
- Consulting Firms.
Operational Regime
After-hours:
During the 1 st , 2 nd and 3rd Semesters, lectures take place between 18.00 and 21.00
Tuition
Fees for 2018/2019, here.