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Tuition USD 50,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 50,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Brussels, Belgium
Language English

Program Overview

The Political Economy at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Political Economy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 50,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 50,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
  6. Location: Brussels, Washington, D. C., United States, Belgium

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Political Economy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Highly-motivated students willing to take up global political and economic challenges;
  2. With\xa0an outstanding academic background, and the intellectual curiosity and discipline that are necessary to succeed in a very demanding environment;
  3. Who\xa0envisage a career in:international institutions (EC, WTO, World Bank, IMF, OECD, NATO, etc.)multinational enterprises (lobbying and consulting firms, investment banks, utility companies, etc.) exposed to international regulationgovernmental institutions (regulatory agencies, central banks, foreign affairs, etc.)global NGOs.
  4. international institutions (EC, WTO, World Bank, IMF, OECD, NATO, etc.)
  5. multinational enterprises (lobbying and consulting firms, investment banks, utility companies, etc.) exposed to international regulation
  6. governmental institutions (regulatory agencies, central banks, foreign affairs, etc.)
  7. global NGOs.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Hold a 4-year BA (in continental Europe: 3-year BA + 1 or 2-year master) or MSc or equivalent degree in any field
  • Work experience is not necessary, but a 2+ year experience strengthens your\xc2\xa0application.
  • Having a solid background in economics and quantitative methods is a prerequisite.
  • Eligible degrees include, but are not limited to, Economics, Political Science, Statistics, and Mathematics.
  • Minimum GPA 3.0 on 4.0 (U.S.) scale where available.
  • TOEFL score of at least 100 IELTS score (7.0) also acceptable. The test is waived if a previous degree has been obtained at an English-speaking university.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 50,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 50,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 50,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 50,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

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Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Brussels, Belgium

The Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management is a school of economics and management, and a Faculty of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), a French-speaking private research...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-21
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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