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New in 2027: Master of Science in Finance and Data Science

The TSE Master of Science in Finance & Data Science is designed to train a new generation of professionals capable of combining advanced financial expertise with cutting-edge data science and artificial intelligence skills.
As financial institutions increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, machine learning techniques and quantitative analysis, the demand for graduates who can bridge finance and technology continues to grow. This program equips students with the analytical, technical and economic foundations needed to address the challenges of modern financial markets.
Combining rigorous academic training with practical applications, the program covers quantitative finance, financial data analytics, machine learning, risk management and macro-finance. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through applied projects and close interactions with industry professionals.

Supported by internationally recognized faculty and strong partnerships with financial institutions, central banks, regulators and fintech companies, the program offers a unique learning environment at the intersection of finance and data science.

Students can tailor their academic journey through specialized courses in Finance, Macro-Finance or Data Science, allowing them to align their studies with their career ambitions. Graduates are prepared for high-impact positions in banking, asset management, fintech, consulting, regulatory institutions and international organizations.

 

 The TSE Master's programs

The TSE Master's program is a two-year program designed to give its graduates a Master's degree in the fundamentals of economics and mathematics applied to the social sciences and know-how in advanced quantitative methods applied to economics and the social sciences. The school's Master's program is divided into four fields, three in economics ("economics", "applied economics" and "econometrics, statistics") and one in mathematics ("applied mathematics, statistics") and three types of tracks: an international track, a standard track and a doctoral track:

The 2nd year ETE Master's degree corresponds to entry into the doctoral program and is accessible from all the tracks below.

International track

The international track, all courses of which are taught in English, prepares students for the international job market and is completed in the second year by the acquisition of methodological expertise ("economics", "econometrics-statistics" or "applied mathematics, statistics") or thematic specialisation ("applied economics").

Applied Economics field 

- First year: M1 Applied Economics International track (course content is available in each specialization below, under the 1st year tab.)

- Second year: choice between three specializations below:

Economics field

- First year: M1 Economics International track (course content is available in each specialization below, under the 1st year tab.)

- Second year: choice between three specializations below:

Applied Mathematics, Statistics field

Econometrics, Statistics field

Standard track

The standard track, the main courses of which are taught in French, offers a more generalist training based on an in-depth mastery of the fundamentals or a double degree ("economics & law"). Applicants for each of these courses must have an adequate command of the language(s) of instruction.

Applied Economics field

Economics field

Econometrics and Statistics field

Doctoral track

The doctoral program at the Toulouse School of Economics - TSE starts in the second year of the Master's program in the Master's 2 Economic Theory and Econometrics (M2 ETE) and lasts for a period of at least five years. In accordance with the criteria adopted by the Doctoral School, admission to this M2 ETE is open to first year Master's students regardless of their field and to students from outside the school.

Students wishing to undertake a thesis in Mathematics and Applications can apply for the second year of the Master's in Mathematics and Economic Decision (MED). It is highly recommended that they have already completed the first year of the Master's in Mathematics and Economic Decision (MED) or that they can justify an equivalent level in mathematics with very good achievement. 

Admissions

When you apply for admission to the first year of a Master's degree, in courses offering several specialisations in the second year, you will be asked to specify which specialisation you prefer or to indicate if your choice has not been made yet. The organisation of the courses authorises reorientations between specialisations, or even between certain fields (after the opinion of a committee) insofar as the fundamental courses of the first year of the Master's program are common to several fields. As soon as the first year is validated, the transition to the second year in a specific specialised program is designed to ensure that the conditions for success are met.

The "Economics & Law" path in the "Economics" field of the Standard Track is only open in the first year of the Master's program to students with a double Bachelor's degree in "Economics" and "Law". It leads to a double degree in "economics" and "law" at the Master's level. Admission to the second year is possible and requires, in addition to a degree in economics, a sufficient level in law attested by a university degree or equivalent. It leads to a degree in "economics" at Master's level.

Admissions to the second year of the Master's program focus on ensuring that candidates have sufficient academic background to successfully complete the chosen program.

All practical information about application process, deadlines, required documents,... are available in the ADMISSION section of the website.