The Master's program aims to provide its students with training based on three pillars: economic analysis, tools (quantitative techniques, software, methodologies) used in economic analysis, data analysis and impact assessments, and finally professional development.

The program includes core courses and two tracks: Sustainable Development and Spatial Planning (DDAT) and Quantitative Methods and Modeling for Business (MQME). Depending on their choice of track and internships, students will specialize in one of the four areas offered by the Master's program and will be able to apply for management-level positions in various sectors of the economy upon completion of the program.

Educational goals :

The aim of the training is to enable students to develop 4 key transferable skills allowing them to be employable in many sectors of activity:

• Mastering the data chain. Upon completion of the master's program, students will have learned to use various tools enabling them, in many contexts, to collect, process and analyze data in order to produce results that will serve as decision support.
• The measurement of the economic, social and environmental impacts of public or private activities and projects, through the use of various tools (quantitative surveys, cost-benefit analyses, etc.).
• Project management is useful for students aiming for generalist positions in the field of territorial development.
• Training in and through research, which helps to develop adaptability skills in all students.

Training opportunities:

The training is fully in line with the strategic priorities of the institution, particularly with regard to action 1 (building a training offer adapted to the needs of the territory), action 4 (strengthening the professionalization of pathways linked to the economic, ecological, digital and societal transitions of the territory) and action 7 (rethinking doctoral training).

The program maintains close ties with the socio-professional environment, particularly through its alumni network. The program's LinkedIn group, with over 120 members, helps maintain and develop connections between the Master's program and professional circles, especially in Réunion. Furthermore, for many years, the recruitment of a part-time teaching assistant has also facilitated the development of close relationships between the program and the local community.

The international focus of the program is evident in several ways, including: maintaining 60 hours of English tutorials across the two-year program; offering students the opportunity to complete an internship, a semester, or a year of study abroad through one of the programs offered by the International Relations Department (DRI); welcoming international students, some of whom are recipients of merit-based scholarships (Horizon, Eiffel, etc.); and establishing partnerships with foreign universities (Catholic University of Madagascar, University of Louvain-la-Neuve, and University of Mons) to promote incoming and outgoing mobility for both faculty and students. It is also worth noting that some faculty members have completed EMIRALD training and are beginning to teach (part of) their courses in English.

The Master's in Applied Economics is a program designed to equip students with a range of transferable skills, enabling them to find employment in numerous sectors upon graduation (public and private sectors, associations, unions, etc.). Given the limited size of the local job market, this is a significant advantage for students seeking employment in Réunion.

The second advantage of the master's degree is that it opens the door to several clearly identified career paths that correspond to labor market needs. Depending on their chosen specialization and the focus of their internships, students can pursue four areas of specialization:

• data-related professions,
• certain jobs in sustainable development,
• the professions of economic analysis and public policy evaluation,
• the professions of economic development and land-use planning (see details) infra). Certain job profiles accessible to our post-master's graduates are experiencing increasing demand in the job market (e.g.: data analyst, project manager in sustainable development), ensuring them rapid professional integration.

From a pedagogical standpoint, the program strives to combine the theories, tools, and methodologies taught with practical application. Professional simulations are well-developed and are achieved through supervised projects and extended internships (students have the opportunity to complete 11 months of internships within the 24-month program). These teaching methods contribute to enhancing the employability of our graduates.

The Master's program offers its students the opportunity to spend a semester or a whole year abroad by taking advantage of the programs set up by the university's international relations department.

Finally, it is the only Master's degree in economics that opens the way to doctoral studies in the territory.

Total hours worked: 794 hours

M1: 476 hours

M2: 318 hours

The Master's program is organized around a common core curriculum comprising three types of teaching:

• Economic analysis, particularly through the study of economic policies and development issues
• The tools (quantitative techniques, software, economic methodologies) used for economic analysis, data analysis and impact assessments (economic, social, societal and environmental)
• Teaching units dedicated to professional development and internationalization (e.g., job search techniques, English, project management, etc.)

At both the first and second year of the Master's program (M1 and M2), students have the option of completing an internship or a research thesis. Internships culminate in the production of a written document (a professional analysis and observation report, or NAOP, in M1 and a professional thesis in M2). The written documents submitted by students as part of their internship or research thesis are defended orally before a jury. Internships have a maximum duration of 5 months at the M1 level and 6 months at the M2 level.

In addition to core curriculum courses, the training also includes two tracks: Sustainable Development and Land Use Planning (DDAT) and Quantitative Methods and Modeling for Business (MQME).

The DDAT program primarily trains public sector managers for positions related to territorial (sustainable) development issues, and more generally, the management of public projects. It also allows students to deepen their knowledge of environmental impact assessment tools and methodologies.

Students choosing the MQME track will be offered advanced courses in quantitative techniques, evaluation tools, and software for data collection, processing, and analysis. This track will be preferred by students wishing to pursue doctoral studies.

The skills acquired during this training are in line with those of the RNCP record

Training-specific skills

• Identify, select and critically analyze various specialized resources to document a subject and synthesize this data for use
• Communicate for training or knowledge transfer purposes, orally and in writing, in French and in at least one foreign language
• Lead a project (design, management, team coordination, implementation and management, evaluation, dissemination) that can mobilize multidisciplinary skills in a collaborative framework
• Identify the economic stakes of a situation
• To mobilize theories and models of economic analysis, including their recent advances from research, to study this situation
• To use tools to collect, process, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data for expert purposes.
• Mobilizing economic evaluation tools to monitor the actions, projects, or strategies of public and private organizations
• Process and analyze information using relevant statistical and econometric tools to answer the questions posed.
• Managing databases
• Collecting, manipulating, and interpreting economic data, both quantitative and qualitative, regardless of the size of the database.

M1 students choose to complete either a research paper or an internship lasting a minimum of 7 weeks (maximum duration of 5 months).

Master's students (M2) choose to complete either a research thesis or a 5- to 6-month internship. Students have the option, if they wish, to complete their internship outside the country.

In some teaching units, students must carry out group projects with guidance from the teaching team.

Registration fees are set annually by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space and are available on our institution's website: Enroll at the University of Reunion

• To have a good academic level, or even to demonstrate progress during higher education;
• Having good writing skills
• Possess strong argumentation, analytical, and synthesis skills
• To be comfortable with economic analysis and reasoning
• Be comfortable using computer tools (especially in working with software for collecting, processing and visualizing data)
• Be comfortable with quantitative techniques (MQME track)
• Having a certain aptitude for working with data
• Knowing how to organize your work according to priorities and objectives
• To be involved and rigorous
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity
• Having an aptitude for teamwork
• To be able to demonstrate interest in at least one of the training specialization areas
• To be able to demonstrate the coherence of the choice of master's program in relation to one's personal and/or professional objectives (interests).
• Promote the diversity of experiences related to the training's areas of specialization.

• Particular attention will be paid to the grades from the different years of the post-baccalaureate course, and especially from the candidate's third year of undergraduate studies (L3).
• The academic results obtained and the possible interview with the jury will allow the candidate to demonstrate their skills
• Any evaluations of the candidate by their teachers and possibly by internship supervisors will be an asset.
• A cover letter with a convincing argument, as well as a possible interview with the jury, will allow the candidate to demonstrate their motivation.
• The CV and cover letter will allow the candidate to highlight the specific features of their career path

Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management

Bachelor's Degree in Economic and Social Administration (AES)

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Human and Social Sciences (MIASHS)

Diploma from the Multidisciplinary Cycle of Higher Studies (CPES – Bachelor's degree), Economics track

Depending on the student's situation, applications for admission to the first year of the Master's program (M1) follow three specific procedures (the national platform MonMaster, Études en France, Validation of Acquired Experience). For more information, please consult the university's student services page. Enroll in the first year of a Master's program 

Baccalaureate + 3 or equivalent

The recruitment pool consists of holders of a degree in economics and management, economic and social administration, a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Human and Social Sciences (MIASHS), a Multidisciplinary Cycle of Higher Studies (CPES) with a focus on economics, or any other title, diploma, or training from an institution recognized as equivalent by the selection committee.

The diversity of the candidates' Bachelor's degrees and disciplines of origin is taken into account by the selection committee.

30 seats.

The admission dates for the first year of the Master's degree (M1) are set nationally each year and are available on the platform. MyMaster

For admission to the second year of the M2 degree, the schedule is determined by the institution. It is available on the student services page of the university website: Students re-registering

M1: The success rate in the first year of the Master's program (M1) for students selected by the admissions committee is 75% for the period 2023-2025, a significant improvement compared to the period 2020-2023. This rate is expected to continue to improve, particularly thanks to the implementation of remedial and refresher courses in M1, the gradual deployment of the competency-based approach, and the strengthening of student evaluation of teaching.

M2 : from 90% to 100% depending on the year.

Upon completion of the Master's degree, students who wish to do so have the opportunity to pursue their studies with a doctorate in economics.

The sectors of activity and types of employment targeted by this training correspond to those listed in the RNCP record

Data-related professions: data analyst, statistical research officer, actuarial research officer, data manager, business intelligence project manager, data analysis and reporting officer, etc.

Careers in economic development and land-use planning: economic developer, in charge of studies / missions / projects or operations in development, etc.

Careers in economic analysis and public policy evaluation : economic (and statistical) research officer in economic and sectoral observatories, revenue management analyst, business economist, teacher-researcher, economics researcher, etc.

Careers in sustainable development :

• Project management component: project manager, project or operation manager specializing in "sustainable development". For example: circular economy project manager, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project manager, energy transition project manager, etc.
• Impact assessment component: consultant specializing in socio-economic assessments, research officer or consultant in impact studies, etc.