Public policy and development are at the core of the public debate. Issues such as education and health and other public policies, democracy, foreign aid, governance, human development, infrastructure, and the historical origins and effects of political and economic institutions, are of concern, not only to academics, but also to the general public all over the world.
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 program combines economic theory, state-of-the-art applied microeconometric techniques, and an interdisciplinary approach to issues of development and public policy. While the program is primarily focused on economics, it is based on the belief that insights from related fields such as political science, history, and anthropology, are essential to study the problems of today’s world in depth.
Program 2025-2026
M1 in Applied Economics - International track
(Syllabi are updated regularly, non-contractual) Courses may change from one semester to another
*UE1/UE2/UE5. A minimum score of 10 out of 20 is required
UE4 bis Optional (1 of 16) choose an option different chosen in UE4
**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 "Applied Economics" - Public Policy and Development International track
(Syllabi are updated regularly, non-contractual) Courses may change from one semester to another
SEMESTER 3 |
SEMESTER 4 |
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Mandatory:
Not mandatory: Optional:
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Mandatory: 1 among 3 :
3 among 8 electives:
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| Internship or master thesis |
* Students who have attended the course Professional Development in M1 in 2024-2025 are exempt.
** Upgrade course in Mathematics, open to students in M1 and M2 of TSE.
***: Choice of this option must be validated by the ETE Master Director for Topics in Development and Political Economics *** and for the EEE Master Director for Machine Learning as well as the PPD Master Director.
**** : Student can choose only one of these options. Choice of this option must be validated by the PPD Master Director and EPP Master Director.
***** : Student can choose only two options among 3. Choice of this option must be validated by the PPD Master Director.
(i) Students who have attended Project Management in M1 cannot register in M2.
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 (please refer to the Welcome booklet).
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
Sesmester 1, master 2
- Eric Mermet (Research engineer CNRS), Introduction to geographical information systems
Semester 2, maste 2
- Raphaël Danjou (CGI associate | Expert Conseil Data Gouvernance), Datanomics
- Kristin Michelitch (Associate Professor of Political Science) Political economy of international organizations
- Claire Vaufrey (teacher at ENAC), Project Management
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 Public Policy and Development
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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