Master Public Policy and Development

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 2026-2027

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
*** Mathematics refresher course, open to M1 and M2 students (see the announcement on the website for exact dates; courses are generally held in late August)

**** To attend the Martingales theory and applications course you need to have attended the Markov Chains course first

Bonus Points

Participation in sports or cultural activities, civic engagement or work-related activities may be eligible for bonus points. For further details, please refer to the French assessment guidelines (MCC) for the course shown opposite.

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

* Students who have attended the course Professional Development in M1 in 2025-2026 are exempt.

** Mathematics refresher course, open to M1 and M2 students (see the announcement on the website for exact dates; courses are generally held in late August)

***: 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 Points

Participation in sports or cultural activities, civic engagement or work-related activities may be eligible for bonus points. For further details, please refer to the French assessment guidelines (MCC) for the course shown opposite.

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

• Eric Mermet (Research engineer CNRS), Introduction to geographical information systems

Semester 2, master 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 is based on academic excellence. 

Courses are entirely taught in English: a C1 English language certificate may be required depending on the applicant’s profile (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or CAE).

Applicants who do not hold a degree obtained in the French higher education system are required to submit GRE test results.

Applications are submitted through TSE's eCandidatures platform.

First year admission:

TSE students will be admitted provided they validated their undergraduate degree.

External students may apply if they successfully completed a BA or BSc in Economics or in Applied Mathematics.

Second year admission:

TSE students from the M1 Economics or Applied Economics will be admitted provided they followed and passed the courses recommended for the specialization with satisfactory results.

External students may apply if they successfully completed a 4-year undergraduate degree or a Master’s degree in the fields of Economics or Applied Mathematics. 

Application campaigns will take place: 

• Fall campaign (Eiffel scholarship): October 22^nd to November 11^th 2026
• Winter campaign: January 11^th to February 1^st 2027.

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Simon Postler

An other testimony from Célia Devant-Perrotin, PPD Graduate student (in French):

"Le master PPP m’a permis d’acquérir des outils rigoureux d’analyse économique et économétrique, tout en développant une compréhension fine des enjeux institutionnels dans les pays en développement. L’enseignement en anglais et la pluridisciplinarité des cours – combinant économie, économétrie et science politique – ont constitué un réel atout pour évoluer dans un environnement international comme celui du service économique de l’ambassade de France au Brésil."