How do markets work? How do firms make strategic choices? What determines demand and cost structure ?
In the 1st year, students attend a rigorous academic program in the different economic disciplines and quantitative techniques for social sciences. The common core courses allow them to deepen their knowledge and the elective courses allow students to build up their careers projects, taking into account the specializations in the second year of the master’s programs.
In the 2nd year, the master in Economics of Markets and Organizations program combines a solid training in industrial organization, regulatory economics, and econometrics that give students a real expertise in the analysis of strategic aspects of a market, the identification of the determinants of the firms’ economic performance in a market, and the evaluation of policies aimed at improving the market efficiency.
Program 2025-2026
M1 Economics - International track
(Syllabi are updated regularly, non-contractual) Courses may change from one semester to another
*A minimum score of 10 out of 20 is required
**Masters 2 Directors highly recommend to attend these options :
- Industrial Organization: M2 EMO
- Environmental & Resource Economics: M2 EEP
- Development economics: M2 PPD
- Corporate finance et Market Finance: M2 Finance
- Panel Data or Time series: M2 EEE
*** Math refresher courses opened to M1 and M2 students
**** To attend the Martingales theory and applications course you need to have attended the Markov Chains course first
Bonus point
To practice a sport or a musical activity within the University orchestra, or the participation in the module "professional life" during the year can give you bonus points. Only points above 10/20 are recorded.
Program 2025-2026
M2 "Economics" - Economics of Markets and Organizations - International track
(Syllabi are updated regularly, non-contractual) Courses may change from one semester to another
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Compulsory course:
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Internship or dissertation |
* Students who will have followed the course " Professional Development" in M1 in 2024-2025 will be exempted.
** Upgrade course in Mathematics, open to students in M1 and M2 of TSE.
*** 5 students of the EEP Master (Environmental Policy and Energy Economics path) are authorized by the EMO Master Director to attend the "Industrial Organization of the Food Industry" course (on the 1st come/1st served basis).
**** 5 students of the EMO Master are authorized by the EEP Master Director to attend the "Energy Economics and Climate Policy" (on the 1st come/1st served basis).
(i) Students who have attended Project Management in M1 cannot register in M2. Depending on the compatibility of the schedule.
***** 10 students of the EMO Master are authorized by the EMO Master Director to attend the " Econometrics of Competition” course (on the 1st come/1st served basis).
Bonus point
To practice a sport or a musical activity within the University orchestra, or the participation in the module "professional life" during the year can give you bonus points. Only points above 10/20 are recorded.
At TSE, learning is enhanced by guest speakers, most of whom are professionals from various industries. These experts bring practical experience and real-world insights, complementing the teachings of our academic professors. This synergy provides students with a well-rounded education rooted in both theory and professional practice.
Semester 1, master 1
- Claire Vaufrey (teacher at ENAC), Project Management
Semester 2, master 1
- Daniel Herrera (Professor at Min Paris PSL), Environmental & Resource Economics
- Olivier Massol (Professor in Economics and Technology Policy at Centrale Supélec), Environmental & Resource Economics
Semester 1, master 2
- Leonardo Madio (University of Padova), Market regulation in the digital world + Digital Economics
- Eric Mermet, Introduction to geographical information systems
Semester 2, master 2
- Raphaël Danjou (CGI associate | Expert Conseil Data Gouvernance), Datanomics
- Leonardo Madio (University of Padova), Market regulation in the digital world + Digital Economics
- Frederic Marty, Introduction to geographical information systems
STRENGTHS OF THE PROGRAM
• TSE boasts one of the world’s best research groups in the field of Industrial Organization.
• Students draw support from the TSE academics group in Industrial Organization
• The program benefits from TSE affiliated research centers’ strong ties with a network of large French and foreign firms (Airbus, EDF, ENGIE, Orange, Groupe La Poste, Microsoft, etc.) that provides students with a valuable window of job opportunities.
Also, visit our career section where you can read and see experiences from Alumni.
ADMISSION
Admission is based on academic excellence. The program is aimed at fluent English speakers.
First year admission:
• Students should hold a BA or BSc in Economics or in Applied Mathematics, or any recognized curriculum considered as consistent with the program and approved by the TSE selection committee.
Second year admission:
• Applicants from the French higher education system must have obtained one of TSE’s 1st year of Master’sin Economics or another University in Applied Mathematics and/or in Economics, or an institution offering an equivalent degree (e.g., engineering school,…).
• For foreign degree holders, the required degrees are either a BA or BSc, M.A., or MSc, within a recognized curriculum regarded as consistent with the program and approved by the TSE selection committee.
• Some brushing-up in Economics or Maths might be advisable in some cases.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
For the 1st year, students have to apply to the Master’s in Economics. For the 2nd year, students have to apply to the Master’s in Economics of Markets and Organizations.
For more details about the required documents and application process, please see the Admission section.
CONTACTS
Toulouse School of Economics
1 Esplanade de l’Université
31080 Toulouse Cedex 06 France
Phone: + (33) (0)5 67 73 27 87
E-mail: admissions@tse-fr.eu
For Enrollment and Fees, please see the Admission section.
Scholarships: Some Master scholarships will be awarded to Master students according to academic and individual criteria, see Admission section
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