Programme overview Summary In the future, digital transformation and sustainability will play a decisive role in shaping the employment needs across various economic sectors, involving approximately 30% of the workforce required by businesses and public administrations over the next five years. The Master’s Degree Program in Economics & Data Science is a multidisciplinary and innovative initiative designed to address the professional challenges and opportunities of the information society. The program trains experts in data analysis, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and market analysis - some of the most in-demand profiles in today’s job market. Learning by doing The course mixes face-to-face lessons with: teaching of softwares used by managers, analysts and professionals seminars in with field experts inclusive learning and peer to peer teaching: team working, laboratory experiences, business case analysis Career perspectives Graduates in Economics & Data Science can pursue a career in various professional fields, such as: specialist in economic analysis and management risk analyst and manager social and economic analyst economic analyst in the health, energy or environmental fields economist and researcher expert in evaluation and planning of public or private initiatives What you will learn Economic Analysis Advanced models of microeconomics and macroeconomics Econometric models for time series analysis and Economic policy evaluation Econometric models for time series analysis & forecasting and models and techniques for economic policy evaluation Environment and Health Health economics; Resources and environmental economics Financial economics and Global finance Decisions under uncertainty & Asset Pricing; Global finance & geopolitics Big Data techniques Data science methods to deal with Big Data Mathematics for economics and data science Mathematical methods for static and dynamic optimization Statistical Models Theory and practice of statistical learning techniques Python Algorithms & Optimization Heuristic algorithms in Python for optimization problems Fundamentals of strategic management; Risk management techniques Business strategies; Techniques for financial risk management Regulation of Fintech and digital economy Analysis of legal issues in digital finance Did you know that... Market analyst and data scientist will be among the most requested profession on the job market in the next future The Degree Program Council has established a Consulta composed of faculty members of the program and representatives from various companies and institutions By 2026, the global Big Data and Business Analytics market could reach approximately €471 billion With the Erasmus+ Study mobility program, you can spend a study period abroad and also receive a bonus in the calculation of your final degree grade Contents The Master’s Degree in Economics & Data Science provides students a high-level professional training which mixes business, economic, mathematical, computer and legal knowledge. The training path is characterized by: a strong integration among the key disciplines which will allow students to work both in the fields of economics and Big Data a balance among the different topics which will permit students to work in different professional positions within economic and financial systems, companies, private or public institutions Graduated students will get skills to understand the structure of the market and how it works and they will know the economic actors’ activities (companies and institutions, financial intermediaries, analysts and consultants, think thank and research institutions). They will be able to manage big data to support decision makers’ activities or to propose innovative solutions facing any business problem. Graduated students will be able to work in the fields of health, energy, environment and finance. Head of programme Image Dear student, welcome to the Master's degree in Economics & Data Science! All of us will engage to help you to develop the skills you need to work in this new frontier of knowledge. We ask you to be serious, committed and passionate. Maurizio Conti Where to find us Department of Economics Via Vivaldi 5 (Darsena) 16126 Genovawww.economia.unige.it/sede-genova Contacts
