The two-years Master's program in Mathematics and Economic Decision is the Toulouse School of Economics Master in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. It benefits from the strength of both the TSE’s Mathematics and Economics departments. Interdisciplinarity is very important in recent developments in research, for example at the interface between optimization and statistics. These developments have wide and natural applications in economics and in the industry: artificial intelligence, big data, game theory, high-dimensional analysis, machine learning, network analysis, stochastic analysis, etc.
The first year is dedicated to acquiring a broad and rigorous knowledge in mathematics and statistics and its applications to economics.
The second year is targeted to students interested in research-based training in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. It is offered in partnership with the Master’s in Research and Innovation at University Paul Sabatier. For students aiming at a PhD in Applied Mathematics and Statistics at TSE, this is the first year of a PhD program in the north American system and the first year of the doctoral program in Applied Mathematics and Statistics at TSE. The program faculty provides assistance to these students to obtain funding and be paid for the remaining years of the PhD. The availability of courses from the departments of Economics, in particular from the doctoral track in Economics, and Computer Science allows to engage in PhD.s with a strong interdisciplinary aspect.
The second year of the Master is also a good fit for a student who prefers a professional integration directly after the Master and positions requiring a strong methodological research-based training, for example as a mathematical engineer with a strong background in Economics.
Alternatively, after the first year, the students may apply to other second year Master’s programs at TSE.
The second year of the Master in Data Science for Social Science is particularly suited for a professional integration after the Master. Students who are interested in the PhD. in Economics may apply to the Economic Theory and Econometrics second year master.
The program is certified by ANITI, the Artificial Intelligence hub in Toulouse. Various professors hold ANITI research chairs.
Program 2024-2025
M1 "Applied Mathematics, Statistics" - Mathematics and Economic Decision - International track
*The student chooses to follow either the MED 2 track or the Econometrics and Economics track
++ A minimum grade of 10 out of 20 is required.
** Masters 2 Directors recommend to attend some options:
- High dimensional data analysis and machine learning or Stochastic Methods for optimization and sampling or Time Series: M2 D3S
- Industrial Organization: M2 EMO
- Corporate Finance et Market Finance: M2 Finance
- Time Series et Program Evaluation: M2 EEE
- Program Evaluation: M2 EEE, M2 ETE
- Advanced Macroeconomics: M2 ETE
- Advanced Microeconomics: M2 ETE
*** Refresher courses, for TSE M1 and M2 students (read the news published on the website to know the precise dates, usually courses at the End of August)
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 2024-2025
M2 Applied Mathematics, Statistics - Mathematics and Economic Decision International track
(Syllabi are regulary updated)
Non-contractual, May change
SEMESTER 3 - 4 |
Core courses:Reading course Each student is supervised by one of our faculty on working on a research level book and preparing a seminar and report on a particular aspect. Here is a list of example of themes covered in previous years:
Advanced courses in 2025/2026
Electives:Applied Mathematics and Statistics, In 2024-2025:
In 2023-2024:
Course from Master Research and Innovation at University Paul Sabatier: https://departement-math.univ-tlse3.fr/m2ri-syllabus-2024-2025 Economics and Mathematics
Data Science
Economics
Finance
Computer Science
Courses from other master 2 in Toulouse, the MRes, and research school Courses of your choice (subject to validation by the program directors) Mandatory:
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Non-Mandatory:
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-*For refresher courses, read the news published on the website to know the exact dates, usually courses at the End of August.
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 2
- Sylvia Gil Casals (Data Scientist at microsoft and INSA Toulouse), Mathematics of Machine and Deep Learning Algorithms + Data mining
- Adil Zouitine (Teacher at ISAE Supaéro) Mathematics of Machine and Deep Learning Algorithms
Semester 2 Master 2
- Rémi Périchon (Consultant Data AVISIA), Big Data
95% of graduates with a 5-year degree in mathematics find a job within six months, compared with only 80% of those who studied another discipline at university.
- High-tech industries (energy, petroleum research, chemistry, etc.) have needs, also have major needs in the field of mathematics.
- Consulting sector (survey institutes, consultancy firms, digital services companies, etc.) offers major employment opportunities for applied mathematics engineers, who are responsible for designing and operating databases.
- Banking, insurance and finance sector is always on the lookout good mathematicians to calculate risks and minimise losses.
* Employment:
- Teacher-researcher in a university
- Preparation for 2nd level teaching exams: CAPES, agrégation.
- research engineers
- research engineers in mathematical modelling
- Applied mathematics engineer
- Statistical research manager in a banking or insurance company.
- Administrative entrance exam for the public sector and local authorities.
- Financial analysis and engineering
- Management and engineering studies, research and industrial development
Ressource in French to see job opportunities:
- https://www.sfds.asso.fr/fr/group/grand_public/470-zoom_sur_les_metiers/
- http://smai.emath.fr/spip/documents/metiers_maths_2006.pdf
- http://smai.emath.fr/spip.php?article486
- http://smai.emath.fr/spip.php?article121
Ressource in English:
First year - Acceptance criteria
- Students with an undergraduate degree who majored in Economics or Economics and Mathematics at the Toulouse School of Economics TSE and able to justify a good English level are eligible to enroll in the M1 program “Mathematics of Economic Decision", international track entirely taught in English.
Or by application review:
- Students with an undergraduate degree in an "economics and mathematics" or mathematics , and who are able to justify a good English level
- French or foreign students with a degree and credits considered equivalent, and who are able to justify a good English level
Second year - Acceptance criteria
- Students who have majored in the M1 program “Mathematics of Economic Decision" are eligible to enroll in the M2 program.
Or by application review:
- Holders of a master's degree in mathematics who can justify some knowledge of Economics or are willing to prepare for it before the beginning of the program and who are able to justify a good English level, international track entirely taught in English.
Application:
To apply to this master, select on eCandidatures platform:
- First year: M1 Applied Mathematics, Statistics - Mathematics and Economic Decision International track
- Second year: M2 Applied Mathematics, Statistics - Mathematics and Economic Decision International track
For more details about requirement documents and application process, please see the Admission section.
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
The hub Artificial Intelligence hub ANITI also delivers merit grants for the students and grants for the research years of the PhD.
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