Master Programs
The Department offers the following three Master’s degrees:
Master Programs
Choose one of the following methods to register:
On-line application form for Admission
or
the
downloadable application form where all application materials should be sent to:
Department of Economics
University of Cyprus
P.O. Box 20537
CY-1678 Nicosia
Cyprus
In addition to the requirements described in the relevant University Regulations, candidates for the graduate studies programme are required to have a grade of 550 in the TOEFL examinations or 213 in the TOEFL computer based format exam or B in the GCE O-Level examinations or an equivalent qualification demonstrating sufficient knowledge of the English language (by previously obtaining a degree from an accredited U.K. or U.S. academic institution, for instance).
Applications to join the graduate programme of economics are considered on the basis of the following criteria:
- university degree in a related field and academic performance
- recommendation letters
- interview, if the Department deems it necessary.
- An undergraduate degree in economics is not necessary for these programs. All of them have been designed to accommodate students of diverse backgrounds, particularly from technical fields such as mathematics, statistics and mechanics.
General Program Structure
The normal duration of all programs for full-time students is three semesters. The maximum time allowed for completion of a degree is eight semesters.
All Master’s Degrees are awarded upon successful completion of at least 90 credit units in graduate courses. For the MECO and MMFE programs this requires 8 courses plus master thesis. For the MECA program the requirement is 10 courses or 7 courses plus a master thesis. Courses are separated into two categories: required and elective courses. Required courses give essential background in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Elective courses give students the opportunity to specialize in their area of interest. Required courses for each Master’s program are described below.
Master Thesis (OIK698, 22,5 units)
The thesis should demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a particular topic and should contain original research elements. The thesis is presented to students and faculty and is marked independently by the student's advisor and a member of staff with similar research interests appointed by the Department Board. If work on the thesis extends beyond one semester students can register in ECO 600 Master Thesis (1 units) in at most two subsequent semesters.