Within six months of completing the Master's, 135 out of 143 students obtained a professional position or entered a post-graduate program related to their studies.
Read the Class of 2021 Career Placement ReportBased on data reported to the BSE Career Services by alumni in the 2019, 2020, and 2021 cohorts.
In the three most recent cohorts of BSE graduates, 77% have chosen professional career paths, while 23% chose to continue their education in a PhD program or other post-graduate study.
The alumni who chose a professional career path are working as Economists, Analysts, Researchers or Consultants in industries such as banking and financial institutions, international organizations, consultancies, research institutions or the public sector. This provides the alumni with an international and growing professional network from which they can benefit.
See below for professional placement trends
Every year, a significant percentage of our Master's program graduates enter competitive PhD programs in Europe, the United States or elsewhere, providing an important network in academia.
66% entered PhD in Economics at UPF or UAB
The doctoral programs in Economics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) are organized jointly with the Barcelona School of Economics. Read about PhD programs in the BSE research community
34% studying in other competitive PhD programs around the world
The most common destinations were United States and United Kingdom. Other common destinations were Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
List of PhD programs (all cohorts)
A snapshot of professional and PhD placement results for all graduates in recent cohorts
24% Government Authorities and Agencies
Central banks, competition authorities and treasuries are the most common public sector agencies that hire graduates.
21% Consulting
Graduates join consulting firms specializing in competition economics, macroeconomics, financial markets, and public policy.
17% Financial Services
Macroeconomic analysts, price analysts, and research departments in European economics, financial markets, and international economy, among others.
14% Research and Academic Institutions
Institutions conducting research on economic development, economic policy, health economics, and international trade are the destinations for most graduate who enter this area.
10% International Organizations and Non-profits
Credit development officers, economists, program analysts, and internships with organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization, among others.
7% Technology
Data scientists, economists, and analysts with employers such as the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Glovo, and Socialpoint.
7% Other
Alumni also take positions with a variety of other employers looking for skilled analysts and advisors.
42% Europe (outside Spain)
European cities outside Spain with the most alumni are Berlin, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Luxembourg, and Paris.
35% Spain
Spanish cities with the most alumni are Barcelona and Madrid.
10% North America
The most common locations are Mexico City, New York, and Washington, DC.
5% Asia
Alumni from the last three cohorts are living in Delhi, Manila, Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo, and other cities across 10 countries.
5% South America
Bogota and Lima are the most frequent destinations in South America for recent BSE graduates.
3% Africa
Alumni from recent cohorts are in 8 countries: Benin, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and The Gambia.
less than 1% Oceania
You'll find recent BSE graduates in Canberra and Sydney!
24% Government Authorities and Agencies
Central banks, competition authorities and treasuries are the most common public sector agencies that hire graduates.
21% Consulting
Graduates join consulting firms specializing in competition economics, macroeconomics, financial markets, and public policy.
17% Financial Services
Macroeconomic analysts, price analysts, and research departments in European economics, financial markets, and international economy, among others.
14% Research and Academic Institutions
Institutions conducting research on economic development, economic policy, health economics, and international trade are the destinations for most graduate who enter this area.
10% International Organizations and Non-profits
Credit development officers, economists, program analysts, and internships with organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization, among others.
7% Technology
Data scientists, economists, and analysts with employers such as the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Glovo, and Socialpoint.
7% Other
Alumni also take positions with a variety of other employers looking for skilled analysts and advisors.
42% Europe (outside Spain)
European cities outside Spain with the most alumni are Berlin, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Luxembourg, and Paris.
35% Spain
Spanish cities with the most alumni are Barcelona and Madrid.
10% North America
The most common locations are Mexico City, New York, and Washington, DC.
5% Asia
Alumni from the last three cohorts are living in Delhi, Manila, Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo, and other cities across 10 countries.
5% South America
Bogota and Lima are the most frequent destinations in South America for recent BSE graduates.
3% Africa
Alumni from recent cohorts are in 8 countries: Benin, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and The Gambia.
less than 1% Oceania
You'll find recent BSE graduates in Canberra and Sydney!
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