“I learned about the topics being discussed in policy right now and the methodologies being used by experts and authorities.”
Elisa Greene '21
Oxera Consulting LLP (London, UK)
Elisa Greene '21
Oxera Consulting LLP (London, UK)
Barcelona School of Economics Master's program in Competition, Regulation, and Markets ensures that graduates have both an advanced understanding of the interaction between theory and practice as well as the qualifications necessary for solid placement in the field.
The program presents students with a learning progression, starting from the basic necessary conceptual frameworks and economic tools, and then introducing core issues in Competition Policy and Market Regulation with the help of leading specialists in each field.
Students will have a wealth of opportunities to complement their coursework with conferences and seminars in various fields of specialization.
Teaching faculty include industry experts such as Massimo Motta, former Chief Competition Economist at the European Commission. Professor Motta has been involved with the Master’s program since its foundation and brings many years of experience both in the classroom and in the practice of competition policy.
In addition, students learn state-of-the-art quantitative methods from Frank Verboven, a world expert in empirical methods for the measurement of market power and competition, as well as Mar Reguant, a global expert in environmental regulation and electricity markets. Students will also attend lectures with top practitioners such as Carles Esteva Mosso, former Deputy Director-General at DG Competition, who was in charge of Merger Control and State Aids at the European Commission.
This Master’s program is part of Economic Policy and Markets. This means you will be able to choose from different courses that are also available in the Economics of Energy, Climate Change, and Sustainability Program and the Economics of Public Policy Program. These three programs share the same fundamental basic courses that will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of how economic policy and markets work. At the same time, each program provides its own specialization courses that will make you an expert in one of the specific fields.
Students must complete 60 ECTS (a total of 12 mandatory courses and 2 elective courses of 3 credits)
A master project, which will be supervised in regular meetings with an advisor, will allow students to put their knowledge into practice and improve their writing and exposition skills.
The master project is a required component of all BSE Master's programs. Working individually or in groups, students use the tools and knowledge they've acquired during the entire year to explore a topic of their choice. A professor supervises throughout the project.
Examples of master projects from recent Competition, Regulation and Markets cohorts
Select a project to view a summary on the BSE Voice, our student and alumni blog:
Upon successful completion of the BSE Competition, Regulation and Markets Program, students will receive a Master's Degree in Specialized Economics Analysis awarded jointly with Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
All Barcelona School of Economics Master's degrees have been recognized by the Catalan and Spanish Education authorities within the framework of the Bologna Process (in Spanish, “Master Universitario o Master Oficial”).
Examples of recent professional placements:
Students who successfully complete the Competition, Regulation and Market Program are eligible for direct admission to the following programs, if they stay for a second consecutive year:
Master’s Degree in Data Science:
OR
Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance:
A 20% discount will be applied on the second program's tuition fees. All BSE Alumni are eligible for this discount at any time.
19 students from 14 countries (100% international)
Most represented countries this year:
Most common undergraduate backgrounds:
An overview of Competition career paths for recent cohorts (Class of 2021, 2022, 2023)
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